P. Leonie Smith has worked in frontline and senior management positions in nonprofit organisations. She has almost 20 years experience training, coaching, and in mediation. In particular, she focuses on surfacing the practical implementation of principles of nonviolence, including care, connection, and shared understanding in service to collective work. Among her clients are Greenpeace International, 350.org, Hollyhock, The Embodiment Project, and Young and Laramore.

The Thoughtful Workplace is a consultancy providing training, coaching, and organisational development for diverse teams. Our work is Influenced by principles of nonviolence and people-centred ways of working that include nonviolent communication (NVC), Sociocracy or dynamic governance, collaboration, and belonging building practices. We co-create and co-design, in partnership with our clients, to build skills, restore relationships, and develop systems that support groups to work with care and effectiveness towards their shared purpose.