Claire Carpenter is a seasoned coach, social innovator, and entrepreneur, bringing three decades of experience in developing organizations and empowering individuals. As the founder and former CEO of The Melting Pot, one of Europes pioneering coworking communities, Claire possesses unique expertise in the flexible workspace and social impact sectors. Her mission is to equip individuals, leaders, and entrepreneurs with the tools and strategies they need to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.
Services:
Coworking & Placemaking Consultancy: Claire provides strategic consultancy for coworking spaces and placemaking initiatives. Leveraging her extensive experience, she helps clients clarify their vision, optimize space design for maximum impact and income, and build thriving communities. Services include business model development, space utilisation &a income maximisation, operational development guidance, and strategic planning & partnership advice.
Leadership & Enterprise Development Coaching: Claire offers tailored coaching and mentoring to individuals and organizations focused on creating placemaking and positive social change. She guides leaders through the complexities of enterprise development, moving through start-up, innovation &a prototyping, to long-term sustainability. She can help you build effective teams and navigate inevitable resource challenges.
Training & Facilitation: Claire designs and delivers engaging workshops for diverse audiences, both in-person and online. Her approach focuses on creating informative and interactive learning experiences, fostering knowledge sharing and skill development across a range of topics relevant to leadership and social impact.
Events: Compere, Panel Moderator & Speaker: Claire brings her expertise and engaging presence to national and international conferences. She excels as a speaker, panel moderator, and compere, connecting with audiences and facilitating meaningful dialogue.
Site Visit & Strategic Insight (Location Dependent): Claire offers tailored on-site consultations to coworking and placemaking businesses, subject to location availability. These visits include suggestions for: physical design optimization, strategies for community building, and strategic analysis to reinforce strengths and improve performance.