Focusing with others on the art of the possible.

Sonia Mangan
Charity, Care and Health Consultant

I work with values-driven organisations and leaders to “help good people do good things, better.” Drawing on decades of experience in the VCSE and health/social care arena, I offer support in three main areas

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I provide one-on-one leadership mentoring for CEOs and aspiring change-makers. My style is warm, values-led and emotionally intelligent, I work with you using a blend of coaching, strategic challenge and collaborative problem-solving.

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I help organisations find clarity and direction through facilitated strategy sessions and longer-term planning support. This can mean working with your board and team to co-create a compelling vision, define goals and map out concrete plans to achieve them.

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Sometimes, busy leaders need an outside eye to make sense of the bigger picture. I offer research and insight services to help you understand your sector and make informed decisions.

Caring for others has never felt like a choice. It has always been part of my life. As a child, I helped care for my younger brother and watched my mum support elderly relatives.

That early exposure to empathy and service shaped who I am. Even when my career path took unexpected turns, from a smoke-filled betting shop to hospital wards and charity boardrooms, the thread running through it all has stayed the same: I have been, and always will be, a carer at heart.

My story.

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“Caring for others has never felt like a choice. It has always been part of my life.”

Partners I’m working with

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“Sonia supported me during a significant period of organisational transition, both as a mentor and as interim Head of Partnerships at Southdown. In both roles, she brought professionalism, sector and personal insight, warmth, and clarity. As a mentor, she helped me step back, reflect, and lead more intentionally with a newly formed top-team. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.”

Neil Blanchard

Chief Executive
Southdown