Who I am
I'm Eleanor — a bilingual (English/German) freelance inclusion and leadership consultant, facilitator, coach, and speaker based in Baden, Switzerland.
I believe...
... small actions make big differences.
... differences make us stronger.
... friction can be where growth happens.
... we’re all biased, and awareness is where change starts.
... everyone deserves to be seen and valued for who they are.
... being yourself is more powerful than fitting in.
... careers don’t have to be linear to be meaningful.
... leadership is about impact, not hierarchy.
... inclusion isn’t a project, it’s a mindset.
... the workplace can be a place for both purpose and joy.
... in progress over perfection.
(And my four-legged friend is Rayo. He believes in all of the above too — especially the joy part.)
How I got here
Born and raised in Switzerland to English parents, I have always navigated different worlds — local and expat, psychology and business, strategy and social impact. I've seen how these intersections create both opportunity and tension, and how much depends on whether people feel safe enough to speak up.
I studied social and organisational psychology and began my career in strategy consulting. Working later in IT product management as one of the few women in a male-dominated environment, I experienced firsthand how inclusion — or the absence of it — shapes collaboration, engagement, and performance. I've also navigated bias and exclusion as a young-looking blonde woman, alongside the privilege that comes with my background. These aren't abstract concepts for me. They're lived experience.
Driven by a desire to work on challenges that really matter, I moved into diversity, equity, and inclusion work and leadership development — and found my professional home. Over the years I've worked with organisations ranging from large corporates to nonprofits, in Switzerland and internationally, supporting leaders and teams in building cultures where people can contribute their best.
Today I run Nevill Consulting as an independent practice, and I'm a Partner and Foundation Board Member at BOOKBRIDGE, an impact organisation combining leadership development with social entrepreneurship in disadvantaged communities around the world.
My qualifications and certifications include:
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MSc Work and Organisational Psychology, University of Nottingham
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MSc Non-Profit Management, ZHAW School of Management and Law
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Certified LEGO® Serious Play® Facilitator
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Solution-Focused Coaching, SolutionSurfers (ICF-accredited, in progress)
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Psychological Safety Institute (PSI) Certification, based on the work of Amy Edmondson (final stage)
Let's work together
If something isn't quite working — in your team, your organisation, or your own leadership — I'd love to talk. I bring warmth, honesty, and a bit of cheekiness to every conversation. Get in touch here.
