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      Shape & Impact is a strategic advisory and consulting practice.

      We work as advisors and facilitators, as well as alongside other businesses, passionate about driving impactful strategy and change.

      Our projects span diverse sectors, including education, technology, government and manufacturing.

      Madeleine Babiolakis, Founder & Director

      Madeleine is an executive adviser and senior leader who has worked alongside CEOs, ministers, and leaders of diverse, complex organisations.

      Shape & Impact reflects her 15 years of exploring the power of authentic engagement in leadership and strategy.

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      With a background in communication as a journalist and press secretary, Madeleine has witnessed first hand where transformations and change fail, or succeed, shaped by environments of genuine consultation and collaboration.

      During the COVID pandemic, she led the development of a global enterprise strategy, successfully engaging a diverse community of over 110,000 people.

      As an accredited coach, Madeleine is passionate about making leadership development more accessible and tailored to the needs of today's leaders.

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      Who we have worked with.

      Our expert advisers.

      Leadership

      Sharron Jackson, Interim Executive & Former CFO

      Sharron is an interim executive with 20 years’ experience coaching in the workplace and building highly effective teams. She has more than 30 years experience in senior leadership across finance and strategy, and has held CFO positions across FMCGs, universities and the NFP sector.

      Strategy

      Russell Higgins, Strategy Consultant & Former Executive

      Russell is a former executive with 20 years' experience in leadership roles spanning manufacturing, supply chain and business strategy. He is passionate about creating sustainable and profitable businesses through the development and implementation of targeted improvement strategies.

      Helping purpose driven founders, leaders and teams achieve strategic impact. FIND OUT MORE