Sustainable change takes craft.

Most consultancies arrive with the answer already written.

That’s not how we work.

We start every engagement with Illuminate — a deep diagnostic phase that gets under the skin of your organisation before anything else. What we find shapes everything that follows.

From there, we draw on a five-phase framework, going as deep as the brief requires.

  • Uncover what’s really happening within your business; its strengths, blind spots, and barriers to change.

    Services include:

    • Employee Wellbeing/DEI Diagnostics and Surveys

    • Mission, Purpose & Values Audits

    • Stakeholder Mapping & Employee Listening

    • ESG Baseline & Readiness Reviews

  • You’re part of the process. We keep communication open and decisions shared—no black boxes or surprises.

    Services include:

    • DEI Strategy Development

    • Purpose & Values Workshops

    • ESG & B Corp Strategy Development

  • Integrate your culture and impact strategy into operations, policies, and communications, supported by clear governance and ownership.

    Services include:

    • B Corp Certification Accountability

    • Operational Design & Process Optimisation

    • Employee Engagement Strategies

  • Engage your stakeholders with your purpose and progress.

    Services include:

    • Internal Communications & Employee Engagement

    • Employer Brand & EVP Development

    • Stakeholder & Media Strategy

    • Crisis & Reputation Management

    • Training & Leadership Coaching

  • Keep momentum and accountability. Track progress, report results, and strengthen governance so your culture change endures and evolves with growth.

    Services include:

    • Impact Measurement Frameworks

    • DEI Progress Tracking & Benchmarking

    • ESG Reporting & B Corp Recertification

    • Ongoing Internal Comms & Advisory Support

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RECENT WORK

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B Corp Certification & Operations Project

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2025

We began with a full review of the B Corp application — identifying missing evidence, scoring opportunities, and the key areas needing attention ahead of analyst review.

From there, we provided strategic guidance on improving impact performance and aligning operations with B Corp requirements, increasing scoring potential without losing sight of what the certification actually means.

We developed tailored policies and operational frameworks to strengthen compliance, improve accountability, and support long-term impact. We built these around how the organisation actually works, not a generic template.

Finally, we delivered a structured handover with practical implementation guidance, so the team could embed changes confidently and maintain momentum long after certification.

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DEI Programme Review

YEAR

2025

We started by getting under the skin of the organisation — reviewing existing DEI data, speaking with internal practitioners, and holding confidential conversations with people across the business, including senior leaders. Understanding the sentiment of the team was as important as reviewing the strategy itself.

From there, we conducted a thorough review of Kindred's processes, policies, and initiatives: from hiring and career progression to data collection and management training, assessing what was working, what wasn't, and why.

We delivered a detailed report on findings, grounded in both industry best practice and psychological research on long-term behaviour change. Not just a list of recommendations, but a clear picture of where Kindred's DEI efforts were landing and where meaningful iteration was needed.

For an agency that was already ahead of most (reporting openly on pay gaps and DEI progress) the work wasn't about starting from scratch. It was about making sure the foundations were as strong as the ambition.

  • “Every training session I’ve had with Ardent has been incredibly impactful; the best training I’ve ever had. They have helped me to self-reflect & nurture my strengths. I honestly wouldn’t have progressed in my career and as a person without their coaching.”

    — COACHING CLIENT, Fintech Scaleup

  • Ardent was key to our agency securing B Corp certification. We began working midway through Kibbo Kift Agency's application, and she instantly came on board to work directly with me to strengthen our policies, clarify our governance, and codify our ethics – from anti-corruption to equal opportunities, supplier screening to flexible working. In addition, she helped me understand the back-end of the B Corp portal and explained what to prioritise with the limited time I had. I would highly recommend Cheyanne and the Ardent Collective!

    SAM NARR — Founder, Kibbo Kift Agency

  • We'd had a DEI strategy for three years and had even won a few awards. But we needed external expertise to validate that what we were doing was actually right — not just what we thought was right! Work with Ardent. They're super smart women with huge levels of emotional intelligence and business acumen who will be a joy to work with.

    EMMA PARRISH — Business Director, Kindred Agency

Let’s chat

Book a call with us to explore your challenges, ambitions, and opportunities for greater impact and recognition.

We approach every conversation with curiosity and a genuine understanding of the unique challenges businesses face today. This is a thoughtful, no-pressure space designed to bring strategic clarity, fresh perspective, and direction to your impact goals.