About Talking Talent
Talent doesn’t leave organisations. It leaves environments that hold it back.
We should talk about that.
Our story
For over 20 years, we’ve helped organisations understand what is really holding people back and how the environment around them shapes what’s possible for leaders, teams, and talent.
We are on a mission. To help organisations shape positive new cultures. Making them more inclusive. More connected. More open. Creating places where people don’t just work. But thrive.
- 20+ years of experience
- 400k+ lives impacted
- 20+ years of experience
- 400k+ lives impacted
- Global client partnerships
- Expert coaches across key markets
- 20+ years of experience
- 400k+ lives impacted
Who we are
We help organisations build cultures people want to stay and grow in.
Talking Talent is a global coaching company that partners with some of the world’s most recognised organisations.
We work at the intersection of leadership, inclusion and human connection – helping businesses create environments where people can do their best work.
Our approach is grounded in behavioural science, real conversation and over 20 years of experience working with leaders at every level.
What we believe
People perform better when the environment around them supports the work they’re trying to do.
We believe talent does not fail in isolation.
It is shaped by the systems, behaviours, and expectations around it. That’s why our work goes beyond individual coaching alone. We help people think more clearly, lead with greater confidence, and navigate pressure more effectively – while also helping organisations evolve the cultural and structural conditions that shape performance in the first place.
Because lasting change rarely comes from focusing only on the person and not the environment around them.
This thinking sits at the heart of how Talking Talent works.
Our
values
Careers
Love what you do. Live what you do.
We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their authentic self, and where anyone can succeed. Your unique perspective, skills and experiences can make a difference, so if you’re ready to shape the future, get in touch.
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There’s a story many of us know well. A colleague handles a tough project with apparent ease. Another wobbles badly under what looks like manageable pressure. We call the first person “resilient” and quietly wonder what’s wrong with the second. Then we book everyone onto a mindfulness course, send out a wellness newsletter, and consider the matter handled.
Our Rebrand Story
We’re evolving. Because the world of work has. Over the past year, we’ve been listening closely. Listening to our clients, our coaches, and the people in our programmes.
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2025: The Year We Pressed Pause
2025 will be remembered as the year we hit pause.
Not the standstill of a global pandemic, but a quieter, more deliberate pause. Because leaders and organizations realized they couldn’t keep sprinting through the noise without stopping to ask some very big questions.