Transforming Businesses with the Power of Emotion
About Us
Creating Real Change with Emotional Intelligence
At Change Aligned, we know emotions are at the heart of success.
They’re often dismissed in the workplace, but the truth is, emotions shape how teams connect, collaborate, and achieve results.
We’ve seen what happens when change is handled poorly.
Leaders push forward without listening, and teams lose focus, causing frustration and missed opportunities. On the other hand, avoiding change out of fear holds everyone back. But when change is done right, it energises teams and creates new possibilities.
Real change starts with emotional intelligence.
Leaders who understand their teams and create an environment of trust, motivation, and openness build the foundation for success.
We make it simple. By combining practical tools like Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) with creative methods like the Emotional Culture Deck and LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®, we bring strategy to life in a way that’s engaging, clear, and fun for your team.
With over 100 years of combined experience, strategy consultants in London are here to help you turn challenges into opportunities and guide your team toward real, measurable success.
OUR MISSION
To develop leaders who inspire, teams that thrive and cultures that last.
OUR AMBITION
To champion emotional intelligence and empathy as essential forces for individual and organisational growth.
Our Values
HUMAN
People come first. Wellbeing over profit is how we measure success.
RESPECT
Diverse opinions and constructive conversations fuel meaningful transformation.
BOLD
Discomfort sparks progress. We embrace challenges and make the tough calls.
GROWTH MINDSET
Experimentation and continuous improvement pave the way to success.
CANDID
Trust is built on honesty and straight talk. We keep it real in everything we do.
MAKING AN IMPACT
Every action aims to create positive ripple effects that extend far beyond the workplace.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Driving Positive Change for Communities and Businesses
Our mission goes beyond helping clients succeed. We aim to create a lasting impact on communities and society.
We actively support the UN Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on Education, Gender Equality, Decent Work, and Economic Growth.
Using our skills and expertise, we’re passionate about driving meaningful social change.
Here’s how we take action:
- Volunteering time to schools and education initiatives.
- Mentoring women to help them realise their potential.
- Providing pro-bono coaching to charity leaders.
- Influencing policies and practices through the Good Work Guild of RSA.
We can make a difference together.
Contact us to see how your business can create positive change.
It’s All About The People
Leaders in Emotional Intelligence and Meaningful Change
People are at the heart of everything we do. We’re professionals with an open heart and a toolbox of proven strategies.
Our team combines expertise in business strategy with a passion for creating lasting impact through emotional intelligence.
We are accredited by top institutions such as the Institute of Leadership, the International Coaching Federation, and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, which reflects our commitment to excellence.
Diverse backgrounds and specialised knowledge allow us to offer fresh perspectives and practical insights tailored to your unique needs and goals.
As a valued partner, you’ll work directly with our founder, Olga Valadon, who is dedicated to guiding your project with focus and care.
Meet our Team
Olga Valadon
Founder and Director
Olga is a strategist, leadership coach, and change manager with 25+ years experience in large corporates.
Originally from Greece, Olga began her professional career 27 years ago after completing her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Philosophy and Education and her Master’s degree in Management. Following a 20-year career in Financial Services, Olga joined Deloitte in 2016. The most recent position she held was Chief of Staff. Over the course of her career, Olga managed and delivered multiple change initiatives, working with teams and leaders in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas. Projects in her portfolio include: outsourcing and offshoring of services, global regulatory compliance strategy and implementation, strategy and culture frameworks, design and delivery of leadership programmes. She held a variety of leadership positions and served as a sounding board and advisor to many leaders in her organisations, including members of Boards and Executive Committees.
Olga is a lifelong learner. Her passion for continuously pushing herself beyond her comfort zone drove her to seek out, throughout her career, the roles that would allow her to grow personally and professionally. She is an ICF accredited coach, EMCC accredited team coach, certified change manager, strategist and culture change leader.
When not working with clients, she enjoys spending time with her family and pursuing volunteering work whether it is coaching charity leaders, mentoring the next generation of women leaders or giving career talks to students. Olga is a Fellow of the RSA, a global community of changemakers, where she served as the co-lead of the Good Work Guild’s Diversity and Inclusion thematic group. She is on the Advisory Board of Equal Employer®, a technology company that sets a new standard in recruitment, and previously served on the Board of Directors at the University of Cambridge Primary School. Olga is also an Associate Management Lecturer at postgraduate level at BPP University, teaching Personal Effectiveness and Executive Leadership and Governance. Her work appears in many publications including Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Stylist, Psychologies (French edition), and Fast Company.
Patricia Moseley
Coach and Consultant
Pat is a senior HR manager and leadership coach with 40+ years experience in corporate environments.
With over 40 years of experience in corporate environments, Pat has a deep understanding of the ebb and flow of transitions and the need to be able to be flexible and adapt, no matter what the situation is at hand.
After completing the London Chamber of Commerce Business and Secretarial certificate Pat’s professional journey began as a Personal Assistant to an accountant. She worked in this role until 1995 and then moved to Allen & Overy (A&O) where she has been for the past 26 years. In 2002 a promotion began her career trajectory into management which saw Pat working with multiple parts of the firm’s global network to deliver change whether through training and development programmes to build new skills in the workforce, crafting policies, or just being that always present sounding board to leaders.
In 2016, Pat moved to Japan to support the Tokyo and Seoul offices of A&O as senior HR and operations manager. She moved back to the UK in 2019 and her most recent position is with the firm’s London office as a senior HR manager.
As a lifelong learner, Pat believes one should never settle for certainty, but keep moving towards the next challenge. She gained her Master’s degree in Business Administration from The Open University in 2011 (at the age of 53). Her passion is supporting people on their professional and personal growth journeys to maximise their potential. She is an ICF accredited coach and the founder of PBM Coaching, a business and career coaching consultancy.
When not working with clients Pat spends time with her family. She has a number of leisure pastimes, such as cooking, gardening, fitness, reading, and listening to music. She is a Fellow of the RSA, and an active mentor to young people.
Natalie Bane
Coach and Facilitator
Natalie is an executive coach and experienced facilitator with 20+ years of corporate experience.
Natalie began her career after completing her BA in English Language and Literature at the University of Athens. She joined the Airline Industry where she worked for global mega carriers Air-France, KLM and Alitalia holding a variety of roles in Training, Operations, Sales and Product management. Her career path changed in 2016 when she experienced coaching in her role as a sales executive. That experience was a turning point in her life. Following that, she decided to become a coach herself and became accredited by the International Coach Federation.
Natalie works as an associate coach and facilitator for multinational companies and delivers leadership development programmes to audiences worldwide. As an executive coach, her mission is to help individuals and organisations thrive.
Her field of expertise is women in the workplace. Her personal experience and research have revealed that, while much needs to be done on a social and organisational level for women to rise in their organisations, women themselves also need to make radical changes to their belief system. Her daughter, 9, is her inspiration and the driving force behind her commitment to make a better future for female professionals.
In her free time, Natalie enjoys doing yoga, connecting with nature and creating handmade kids’ accessories with her daughter.
Muriel Barre
Strategic Change Consultant
Muriel is a transformation and change executive, with 25+ year’s experience in top-tier consulting and large corporates.
Muriel’s passion lies in empowering leaders to execute their strategy and navigate the complexities of change with confidence, ensuring that every step of their transformation journey is carefully planned and flawlessly executed, avoiding business disruption and stress.
Muriel’s career spans top-tier consulting firms and global corporates working across multiple sectors and geographies. She brings a holistic view of the entire business transformation lifecycle and excels in strategy execution, change management, and project delivery, particularly within regulated and complex environments. She has provided oversight and has delivered multiple portfolios, programmes, and projects to help organisations achieve revenue growth, cost reduction, operational efficiency, and transformational modernisation.
Muriel’s journey spans continents, and she has worked with diverse teams across North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. As a French native, she harmoniously integrates perspectives from the UK and Europe.
Muriel holds an MBA from Alliance Manchester Business School in the UK, where she garnered a position on the esteemed Top Director List and a Master’s degree in Business and Economics. IBM’s recognition of her talents led to her participation in their distinguished Women Leadership Programme. Muriel actively contributes as a member of distinguished professional bodies such as the Institute of Interim Management (IIM), Association of Project Management (APM UK), Project Management Institute (PMI), Institute of Management Consultancy (CMMI UK), and the Worldwide Women’s Association, underscoring her dedication to the advancement of professional excellence.
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