Meet our Founder
Katherine Handy-Woods
Making meeting meaningful since 1999
Katherine’s expertise lies in how people work together in groups, she is passionate about the humanisation of work and the potential we have to be more together.
Katherine was an electrical power systems engineer in a corporate role before she discovered the field of behavioural science and her love of groups. She went on to found Meeting Magic in 1999 and this year she celebrates 25 years of working with organisations, groups and leaders from around the world.
Katherine brings all of who she is to her work including;
- Her life experience as a biracial woman and single mother.
- Her experience of founding and running a small global consultancy over 25 years.
- Her academic study and practical experience of Gestalt, group dynamics and behavioural science.
Relationships are all there is. Everything in the universe only exists because it is in relationship to everything else. Nothing exists in isolation. We have to stop pretending we are individuals that can go it alone.
Margaret J. Wheatley
Our Network
25 years of working in this field means we have an extensive network of amazing consultants who specialise in different aspects of organisational and behavioural work.
For each client project we put together the relevant (and, we like to think, perfect) team for the work.
Dr Gillian Shapiro
Gilly is a practitioner in Gestalt, Systems Dynamics and Behavioural Science. She helps her clients explore and harness multiple perspectives, bring more of who they are and build collaboration between those who are thinking differently. As a result, people feel more connected at work, valued as one team and see themselves, those around them and the organisation flourish.
Rowan Gray
Rowan is a consultant and Gestalt psychotherapist with an interest in how to move people, teams and organisations through change.
Vicky Waring
Vicky works with us and our clients to provide technical support in virtual and hybrid meetings.
Sarah Perry
Sarah’s education in languages and experience in founding a non-profit organisation means she is superbly placed to work with multicultural groups and leadership teams. She is also our resident expert in the tech for collaboration – working with clients to support profound work in online meetings.
Ada Jusic
Ada is an experienced graphic recorder and illustrator. With a background in storyboarding, illustration and film, Ada works with us and our clients to help bring clarity and meaning through visualisation.
Sara Rodwell
Sara is the logistical force behind Meeting Magic. Whether it’s organising complex travel arrangements, ensuring we have the equipment we need for live events or managing the complexity of multiple diaries, Sara is always super organised, proactive and reassuring.
Mary Hart
Mary helps us with everything financial and spreadsheety. With a background in science and finance, she is logical, practical and has an eye for detail, she brings a difference that we really appreciate as she helps us all get paid!
Susi Watson
Susi has a creative and holistic approach to working with groups. She supports group work with graphic recording, facilitation and virtual tools that enable effective collaboration in complex situations.
Gnanam Devadass
Gnanam’s education as a lawyer lead him into social activism, working for Amnesty International, where he developed his interest in social change and organisational development.
Warren Miller
Warren is the founder of Fountainworks, a boutique consultancy based in North Carolina, USA. Warren has a deep understanding of groups, collaboration and social change and Fountainworks is a valued strategic partner of Meeting Magic.
Steve Apps
Seve is a consultant, facilitator and cofounder of the Association of Business Physchologists, ABP. Seve has been part of our Network since our foundation and is a valued fellow collaborator.
John Ogier
John is a consultant, facilitator and trainer. A long standing member of our Network, Based in Sydney, John helps us provide local support to our Apac clients.
What makes us different
It is always a bit of a risk, bringing an external consultant into your organisation – it’s your reputation on the line if they are any good or not.
We get that!
And, of course, this is made harder by the fact that there are lots of consultants out there all saying they are brilliant.
So, here are some of the things that make us stand out
- We have been doing this for 25 years – we are respected amongst our peers as leaders in the field and regularly host training sessions for other facilitators who learn from our expertise.
- We have clients who have taken us into every organisation they have worked with.
- We have grown through word of mouth – once people experience how we work, they refer and recommend us.
- We respect that you are experts in your business, and we partner with you to blend our expertise with yours.
- We go the extra mile. we know we aren’t the cheapest, but we pride ourselves on our efficacy and, once we are working alongside you we are in!
….. if that doesn’t persuade you
listen to what our clients say in these podcasts ..
…. or gives us a call and get the measure of us
….. and, if you need further convincing, we will put you in touch with one of our existing clients.
Developing adaptability ready for change – WWF
Are we being met in our meetings?
The future of group working and how to create a community within an organisation with Katherine Handy-Woods
We believe in community. Driving positive change in the world can be tough, so we need to do it together and support one another.