Jenny Mackewn
Creative Catalyst | Trainer of Trainers | Coach
Reconnecting People, Organisations and Nature
My work centres on training people for leadership in a volatile, complex and ecologically stressed world, and in helping us nurture and develop our creative interconnection in the face of many challenges as well as joys.
I work systemically, identifying issues within people, in relationships, organisations and the wider community and natural world.
My aim is to play my part in healing disconnection, unlocking creative flow, and reconnecting us with one another, with the natural world, and with a deeper sense of meaning and purpose.
Leadership for an uncertain world
The world needs leaders who can work with complexity rather than certainty. Leaders who can listen deeply, think systemically and respond creatively to what is emerging.
For more than thirty years I have designed and led learning journeys that help people develop these qualities.
Whether you are an experienced coach, an emerging facilitator, someone leading change within your organisation or community, or an individual looking for support as you adapt, my programmes combine rigorous practice with curiosity, creativity and compassion - and always with joy.
My work is practical, embodied and accessible. It brings together systemic thinking, coaching, facilitation, nature connection and creative practice to help people become more confident in themselves and more effective in their work.
One thing that people always comment on is the joy and fun that we experience when doing this deep work.
Current Learning Journeys
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Embodied Systemic Approaches to One-to-One Coaching & Facilitation
Develop the confidence and skills to coach with your head, heart, body and intuition.
This experiential training combines embodied intelligence, systemic mapping, creativity and professional coaching practice. Whether you are beginning your coaching journey or building on years of experience, the programme meets you where you are.
We learn by practising. Through conversation, systemic mapping, embodiment and reflection, participants gradually develop the confidence, skill and presence to accompany others well.
Optional ICF Accreditation is available, together with bursaries, scholarships and work exchange opportunities.
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Advanced Training in Team Coaching & Creative Facilitation
For experienced coaches and facilitators who want to deepen their work with teams, groups and organisations.
This advanced programme explores team coaching, systemic mapping, constellations, nature connection and creative facilitation through an active community of learning.
Participants are encouraged to develop their own distinctive practice rather than follow a single model.
Optional ICF accreditation is available.
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One-to-One Coaching with Jenny
For more than thirty years I worked as a psychotherapist. For the last ten years and more I have coached leaders, facilitators and organisations, and trained coaches.
I offer embodied systemic coaching for leaders, facilitators, coaches and people navigating change. This could be online or in person in Southstoke, near Bath.
One-to-One coaching offers a thoughtful space in which complex situations can be explored with care, curiosity and systemic understanding.
How I work
My work brings together decades of experience in organisational development, leadership, coaching and facilitation with a lifelong fascination for how we learn, grow and connect.
I work with the whole person: head, heart, body and intuition.
Whether coaching one person or working with a group, I aim to create learning that is active, meaningful, creative and enjoyable.
My programmes are active, experiential and practical - and joyful. They bring together dialogue, embodied practice, systemic mapping, coaching, creativity, nature connection and reflection.
It is important to me that this work is accessible so where possible, bursaries, work exchange and flexible payment arrangements are available because I want people to be able to attend the programme that is right for them.
What others say
“The trainings are vibrant & practical & we form a strong connection in the group due to Jenny's insightful facilitation & expertise in holding space.”
Karen Edwards
Independent Facilitator & Coach working internationally
“Jenny is a master expert & inspiring role model. With her energising, almost shamanic presence, she makes every module a next initiation in systemic coaching, mapping & constellation work. Absolutely awesome.”
Patrik Somers
Systemic Facilitator of Transformation
“I found a deep connection to myself and my true aspirations and values via the great facilitation provided by Jenny and the fantastic visiting professionals and the inspiring content.”
Hege Sæbjornsen
Head of Sustainability, IKEA
My work today
I focus on supporting the emergence of a new generation of leaders, facilitators and coaches in the service of the future.
I continue to offer One-to-One coaching, professional learning journeys and consultancy, working with people who are seeking thoughtful and creative responses to the complexity of our times.
If my work resonates with you, I'd be pleased to hear from you.
What I bring
Over the years I have brought together many different strands of practice including:
Organisational development.
Executive coaching.
Leadership development.
Creative facilitation.
Systemic mapping and family/organisational/environmental constellations.
Nature connection.
Theory U.
Embodied practice.
Psychotherapy.
Rather than treating these as separate disciplines, I weave them together to create learning journeys that are practical, creative and deeply human.
Working with the future
We are living in a time that asks us to create new ways of leading, learning and working together.
I believe we need collaborative, co-creative leadership that brings people into genuine dialogue and enables them to respond creatively to the realities of an increasingly complex world.
This belief has shaped every programme I have designed and continues to influence the work I do today.
Stay in touch
I send occasional updates about upcoming learning journeys, retreats and events. If you would like to hear about future programmes, I'd be pleased to keep in touch.