Social license

Build or restore trust by demonstrating public value

You can have the funding, the mandate, and the best intentions, but without trust, delivery slows or stalls. In high-risk, politically sensitive, or complex environments, trust isn’t a given. It has to be earned.

I work where interests collide — between private sector, government, communities, and investors — to align motivations and demonstrate genuine public value. My approach goes beyond consultation to deep listening, culturally safe practice, and practical negotiation, so delivery can move forward without leaving damage in its wake.

No tokenism. No box-ticking. Just honest engagement, credible commitments, and strategies that turn potential flashpoints into shared wins.

What I deliver

• Community profiling and social impact integration — e.g. mapping stakeholders, identifying social risks and benefits, integrating outcomes into project design

• Culturally safe and trauma-aware engagement — e.g. designing respectful engagement processes, creating safe spaces for dialogue, adapting methods to community needs

• High-risk stakeholder strategy — e.g. navigating political sensitivities, mediating entrenched opposition, managing reputational risk

• First Nations engagement and partnerships — e.g. working in line with cultural protocols, building enduring relationships, co-designing outcomes on Country

• Conflict-sensitive communication and facilitation — e.g. chairing difficult conversations, framing messages to de-escalate tension, finding constructive next steps

For private sector

If your project is facing vocal dissent, legacy distrust, or complex stakeholder dynamics, I help you defuse tension and build the relationships that keep delivery moving. I know how to speak the language of community without losing sight of your commercial objectives.

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For government

Sometimes you’re delivering in politically sensitive or high-risk contexts where traditional consultation won’t cut it. I design engagement strategies that are culturally safe, trauma-aware, and tailored to your stakeholders, helping you secure genuine buy-in and reduce opposition.

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For NGOs

Community trust is your greatest asset. I help you demonstrate the public value of your work, navigate complex relationships, and design culturally safe engagement that strengthens your credibility with funders, partners, and the communities you serve.

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For investors

Reputation matters for you and your portfolio. I work with your fundees to integrate social impact and community engagement into delivery, reducing the risk of reputational damage and ensuring your investment is welcomed on the ground.

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