Gowpen

About gowpen

A gowpen is the word for ‘both hands cupped together’.

It is the most ancient and human of measurements, offering and receiving sustenance, refreshment, kindness, love.

And that’s my vision for establishing Gowpen.

Quite simply, I offer sustenance, human to human; sharing what we know, and gathering what we learn; holding space to receive as much as to give.

Using my insights and experience to help and support you to connect ethical business practice and wellbeing to truly nurture workplaces so that we can feel our best, give our best and do our best.

gowpen - noun - a space formed by both hands cupped together to form a bowl. a quantity that fills both hands cupped together.

Find our more about Katherine Bradshaw, the Founder of Gowpen

Fostering open and supportive cultures can help organisations be thoughtful and ethical in everything they do;
I believe that stories create cultures and we can use them to support ‘doing the right thing’

How can I help you?

Two hands filled with black grapes

Advice

Whether you’re looking for support in how to communicate your ethical values, or to encourage a speak up culture in your organisation, please contact me to discuss your needs.

I also offer a ‘critical friend’ service, where I can act as a sounding board or a safe space to test your thinking.

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Workshops and presentations

From board development sessions to wellbeing workshops for teams, I can develop bespoke sessions to support you and your organisation to flourish.

An experienced public speaker, I am also available to speak on wellbeing and business ethics issues, particularly communications and speaking up at work.

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Sharing what we know

I believe that stories create cultures, and I am passionate about sharing my insights gained from my experiences and studies in business, NHS, ethics, psychology, communications, creativity and personal development.

Please get in touch if you would like a speaker or a writer on any of these topics.

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Reflections

Fill up your gowpen with reflections on what it means to an ethical workplace, manager and colleague.

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For Freedom to Speak Up Guardians

Being a Freedom to Speak Up Guardian can be a rewarding role, but research shows that the unique role of Freedom to Speak Up Guardian can have an impact on the wellbeing of those who undertake it.

That’s why I have developed this workbook with Freedom to Speak Up guardians in mind.

It’s designed for you to think through elements of your wellbeing so that you can develop your own personalised wellbeing plan, supporting you to thrive in your role.

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