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The Art of Work is not just a name. It’s something to aspire to and achieve. It’s a place that together, we can help guide you towards.

The Art of Work was developed on the foundations of the strong relationships we have maintained and valued over the years. Giving generously of our time is just part of our DNA. We started with this philosophy and it’s never left us.

Based in Milton Keynes, we partner with a broad and diverse range of UK and global clients from the corporate, public and 3rd sectors.

We live and model the future of work so our team all work with us both virtually and flexibly but we all share a passion to deliver the best for our clients.

Our values reflect exactly who we are:

  • Absorbing - we are enquiring and curious.
  • Real - we are business minded but 100% grounded in your reality.
  • Tireless - we strive to constantly stretch and challenge.
  • Wholehearted - but we are also supportive and generous of spirit.
  • Offbeat - we are fun, life bringing and sometimes a bit irreverent.
  • Rousing - we are thought provoking, bringing energy and motivation.
  • Kindred spirit - we are in it together and value building community.

Our core team

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Penny Macquire

Business Manager

Penny is our highly experienced Business Manager highly regarded for her excellent communication skills and her ability to build strong working partnerships with our customers, suppliers and practitioners alike. Penny has worked with us since the very beginning and so has in-depth knowledge of our business and ways of working. A busy working mum, she also finds time to keep us on track with our resourcing and finances and is our in-house Strengthscope guru! Quite simply she is efficient, calm and loved by everyone who comes into contact with her.

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Sarah Mason

Programme Manager

We are delighted that our long-time advocate and supporter Sarah Mason has joined us as our new Programme Manager. After retiring from KPMG, Sarah combines this part-time role with her plans for stepping back and taking more time for herself and to continue to develop her interest in counselling and supporting others. Her thoughtful approach and attention to detail is hugely appreciated by our clients and we consider ourselves very fortunate to have her as part of our core team.

Our practitioners

We are proud to work with a core team of 25 expert practitioners all specifically selected for their depth of knowledge, experience and their shared values. A mix of highly skilled facilitators and coaches, we pride ourselves on providing a community of practice where our team can continue to learn and thrive. Our directors are also practitioners and purposely remain part of this team to ensure quality and consistency of our thinking and approach.

To find our more about how our practitioners can help you to Master the Workplace, take a look at our work.

Russell Harvey / Leadership Practitioner

I enjoy working with The Art of Work as they have – quite simply – a clear set of values that connect with me. As a result, my work is more meaningful and has the best opportunity of making a difference.

Our work