Enabling Change and Transformation
In fast-paced, high-performance cultures, we often reward intellect, action, and results. Beneath every decision, every conflict, and every leadership style lies a deeper story, often unconscious, often unspoken.
In organisational systems, challenges can show up as:
Burnout masked as “drive”
People-pleasing disguised as “collaboration”
Control framed as “clarity”
Avoidance of conflict under the guise of “harmony”
We help leaders and teams see what’s running the show beneath the surface, and reclaim the power, creativity, and authenticity that’s been buried there.
Because the Future of Leadership is Holistic
At Held & Healed, we don’t believe in fixing people. We believe in revealing what’s already whole, beneath the armour, the performance, and the fear. This is the work of behavioural change and it begins within.
Talent & Succession Planning
Performance Management
Team Enablement & Team Cohesion
Coaching Programmes
Organisation Design & Operating Model
Executive & SLT Development
Meet the team
Forward-thinking and commercially astute People, OD & Transformation Leader with over 10 years’ experience delivering complex, enterprise-wide change across FTSE, PE-backed, public and private sector organisations. Skilled in shaping and executing global People & Culture strategies, leading organisational design and transformation programmes, and enabling executive alignment through disciplined delivery and evidence-based decision-making. A trusted advisor to Chief People Officers and Executive Teams, operating at the intersection of strategy, transformation, and delivery; translating strategic intent into execution through robust governance, stakeholder alignment, and operating model clarity. Combining deep expertise in Organisational Design & Development, Talent & Leadership Strategy, Culture & Inclusion, and HR Transformation, Hannah brings both analytical rigour and relational influence to drive sustainable organisational effectiveness in complex, fast-paced, and global environments.
Key strengths and leadership impact:
• Strategic partner to C-suite executives, shaping and enabling people strategies aligned with corporate investment and transformation goals.
• Proven success delivering people and business transformation programmes, including operating model redesign, leadership & culture transformation, and capability enablement.
• Builds and leads programme governance, PMO structures, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure disciplined execution and sustained impact.
• Applies behavioural science, business psychology, and evidence-based methodologies to enhance decision-making and cultural change.
• Trusted communicator and influencer, adept at preparing Board and ExCo materials, aligning competing priorities, and driving clarity across stakeholders.
Hannah Johnson
Testimonials
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“Hannah & her team developed a bespoke 12 month coaching & interactive package for a group of 10 Lead Nurses. The Lead Nurse roles were challenging, demanding & due to a significant turnover of the team they were quite junior in their roles. Through monthly group sessions their professional development & leadership has significantly developed, there is increased team cohesion, increased confidence in their roles & this has been valued & recognised in their teams locally & across the senior leadership team. There has been increased stability in the team with full retention of Lead Nurses, they feel empowered within their roles. I’m impressed with the outcome of the Lead Nurse team over the last 12 months”.
-Lou Collingwood, Head of Operations, NHS Blood and Transplant
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“Despite my limited experience in the field of Organisational Development, working with Hannah was incredibly valuable. She brought deep insight and expertise to every conversation, making concepts accessible and actionable. Her supportive nature and willingness to guide others, regardless of their background, made a real impact on my learning journey. A true asset to any OD initiative.”
-Sarah Thorp, Assistant Director – Finance Business Partnering, NHS Blood and Transplant
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“Hannah brings mature insightful OD Strategy /intervention to any situation- whether it is a large pan organisational approach leading senior teams to successful outcomes together- or individual teams needing specific diagnostic /intervention and focus. With attention to detail, and delivery of specific focussed interventions Hannahs talent range meets any given situation. Wholly recommend Hannah for her mature insightful approach as well as her calm and caring character. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with Hannah.”
- Ellen Bull, Chief Nurse Strategy Workforce and Practice Standard, NHS Blood and Transplant
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“I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Hannah, and I can’t recommend her highly enough. She brings a powerful combination of strategic thinking, deep psychological insight, and a genuine passion for people and culture. Hannah consistently delivers impactful, people-centred solutions that drive meaningful change.
Her expertise spans people strategy, behavioural change, executive coaching, and organisational psychology, making her a true specialist in her field. Hannah’s thoughtful, values-led approach and her commitment to continuous growth (including her training as a Shadow Work Practitioner) make her a standout leader and collaborator.”- Liz Hilton, People and Culture, NHS Blood and Transplant
