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Kate Leury Nielsen

Who we are

I am a strategist and writer supporting people and organisations to move ideas into real-world action.

With experience across government, non-profits and purpose-driven businesses, I help to guide decision-making toward your goals with bespoke and workable advice. And communicate those ideas to the world with impactful storytelling.

I work with:

  • Agencies: Offering strategic insight and creative thinking to strengthen client projects
  • Businesses and organisations: Developing tailored strategies aligned with mission and impact.
  • Founders and makers: Turning vision into practical steps with clarity and confidence.

My work is guided by the belief that strategy should be inherently useful, ready to operationalise and geared toward solving real problems in the world.

I focus on listening well, working flexibly and delivering tools that help people move forward with purpose and integrity.

What we do

  • Strategy development: Creating clear, actionable strategies that align with values and goals.
  • Facilitation and engagement: Designing and leading workshops and community engagement to build collaboration and clarity.
  • Brand development: Helping define purpose, messaging and tone of voice.
  • Writing services: Crafting thoughtful content and storytelling to communicate ideas and increase impact.

I work best in partnership and have a lot of experience working in collaboration with multiple stakeholders and diverse perspectives.

Talks to me for shaping a new direction, bringing people together or clarifying a message. My goal is to support change that feels both possible and purposeful.

Head office:

  • New South Wales

Service location(s):

  • Australian Capital Territory
  • New South Wales
  • Northern Territory
  • Queensland
  • South Australia
  • Tasmania
  • Victoria
  • Western Australia
  • Outside Australia

Type(s) of actor:

  • Capability builders
  • Professional service providers
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We’d love to hear from you!

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