Hi, I’m catherine lawson
With 30 years of experience across education, government, and business, I bring a well-grounded perspective on workplace wellbeing. I’ve shaped national wellbeing policies, championed health initiatives in education, and built thriving wellbeing-focused communities, so I understand what drives meaningful, lasting change.
What I’ve seen consistently in the most high performing environments is that communication is at the heart of meaningful change. As a writer, public speaker, and educator, I know just how vital it is for individuals and organisations to develop the skills and confidence to express themselves clearly, and with impact.
By blending communication expertise with some real-world wellbeing insights, I offer a distinctive, results-driven approach to personal and professional development.
my story
I’m a teacher by trade - a teacher who realised very early in my career that no child or young person could thrive if their learning wasn’t underpinned by good health and wellbeing. Advocating for this as the foundation for improved outcomes quickly became my raison d’être.
As I moved into management and leadership roles, working increasingly in multi-agency contexts, I saw the same principle apply to adults in the workforce: a thriving team is a high-performing team. Time and again, however, I witnessed dedicated professionals burning out, unsupported in systems that lacked the wellbeing strategies needed to protect their most valuable asset: their people. In 2018 I experienced my own burnout, and it was a turning point for me - a moment in time which deepened my perspective and strengthened my resolve to advocate for healthier workplaces.
At every stage of my career, pre and post burnout, communication has been central to my work, not just as a tool for supporting wellbeing, but as a driver of performance. It’s through effective communication that we build trust, shape culture, lead change, and deliver results. With the right wellbeing strategy, the right skills, and the right conversations, we can create thriving workplaces which benefit employees and the bottom line, improving outcomes for everyone.