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Collaborative change and conflict transformation
For teams facing rapid change wanting to move forward without compromising their values, people and who they are.
Hi, I’m Natalia Alvarez.
I work with busy people, co-creating solutions that help them to bring people together and achieve their goals in times of change and stress.
We are all humans and we don't like change.
That's why change brings resistence and when resistance is not addressed it can turn into unproductive conflict.
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Pretending that people are just going to be fine with implementing a new strategy, working with a new leadership team or adopting a new tool or process is not realistic.
Instead of ignoring the fact that people don't like change, you can embrace the opportunity to have honest conversation, asses your level of collaboration and work in making the team more resilient to change and conflict.
Collaboration is key to manage change efficienlty and disarm early stages of conflict that can disrupt your team and yoru goals.
My work is about creating strategies that are practical, context-specific, and aligned with your team’s unique needs, resources, and goals to address change and prevent conflict.
I have worked in energy transition, sustainability, social innovation, human rights, and gender equality, supporting companies, charities, universities, and organisations to thrive through designing and implementing collaborative and participatory methodologies.
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ABOUT YOU:
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As the CEO or MD of a business, charity or organisation, you lead a team of dynamic individuals who are facing urgent and rapid change. The stakes are high and you are concerned about potential conflict and resistance in your team. Your experience has taught you that managing change requires flexibility, clear communication, and a practical approach that can adapt to your challenge with a proven and evidence-based methodology. Most importantly, your commitment to your values, story, and purpose is unwavering. You know who you are, and this is a non-negotiable aspect of creating change in your organisation.
ABOUT ME:
I’ve spent over 15 years helping teams work through conflict, navigate change, and collaborate more effectively. My background in human rights, facilitation, conflict resolution and stakeholder engagement means I know how to bring people together — even when it’s tough.
People often approach me when they’re ready to shift how their teams work and communicate.
I create space for honest conversations, clear decisions, and shared progress.
TOGETHER:
We’ll design a sustainable solution that fits you and your team.
Through a collaborative and adaptive approach, we’ll co-create an initiative that supports change, reduces resistance, and moves you toward your goals — without compromising your values, purpose, or people. It’s about making progress in a way that feels right for who you are and how you lead.​
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-HOW I HELP-
I empower teams to reach their goals and enhance their performance. My approach places a strong emphasis on building trust, strengthening collaboration and communication to foster a positive and productive environment.
This is how I can help:
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Leadership Development: I train current and future leaders, equipping them with essential skills in management, communication, and decision-making to drive success within their teams.
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Team Cohesion: I design tailored workshops that build stronger collaboration, trust, and communication, helping teams work more effectively together to achieve shared goals.
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Strategic Planning: I help align teams with organizational objectives through planning sessions and prioritization exercises, ensuring everyone works towards common goals with clear direction.
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Change Management: I offer guidance and support during times of growth or transition, helping teams implement new structures, processes, or tools smoothly and effectively change that enables more efficient management of the project and more impact.
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"Natalia Alvarez approach inspired us to clarify our intention and purpose and use our “human” skills to enhance a positive contribution to personal and business development. Her focus on aligning values to make the workplace more successful and fulfilling is quite unique. I have no doubt in recommending her to any team wanting to clarify their message and purpose while focusing on making a positive contribution."
Graeme Keen
Relationship Director North of Scotland
Bank of Scotland
Some recent examples of my
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Facilitating the design, implementation, and co-creation of a community-driven project for a charity focused on connecting people to the coast. Through a participatory approach, I worked with diverse stakeholders to develop a plan for extending the café, integrating a historical monument with the landscape and the coastal environment.
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Leading the design, facilitation, and implementation of a green energy solution for a charity. This project involved co-creating with a charity, business partner and citizen assembly an energy solution that served the local community.
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Providing communication advisory services to a CEO in the energy sector during a business purchase process. I facilitated discussions and ensured effective communication strategies were in place to manage the transition and foster alignment within the senior team.
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Designing and delivering a workshop on innovation for a company in the energy sector, facilitating collaborative problem-solving and idea generation to enhance team development and foster a culture of creativity.
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Coaching the senior team of a company delivering a complex renewable energy project, focusing on improving collaboration, reducing conflict, and increasing productivity. I helped the team strengthen cohesion, enhance decision-making, and align efforts toward common objectives.
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Facilitating a dialogue between a company and a community affected by the development of an energy project in their area. I created a safe, open space for conversations, guiding both parties toward mutual understanding and constructive solutions, ensuring community concerns were addressed while supporting the company's goals.
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Designing and delivering a workshop on managing difficult conversations for a global software company, enabling teams to navigate challenging discussions with confidence, enhancing team cohesion and communication.
Natalia helped me craft a new communication and fundraising strategy, in a way that would stay true to the values of my project, my story and the community that was supporting us. Once we had crafted a way to communicate how individuals, businesses and community leaders could be a part of the project, our fundraising skyrocketed, our community grew and is now beginning to multiply. Working with Natalia has been my secret weapon, and I would recommend her highly and wholly"
Fiona McIntyre
CEO
Greyhope Bay
The blog
Communication insights for impact driven people
“When it comes to heart filled purposeful and authentic communication, Natalia gets to the essence. She does it with integrity, honesty and personal humility. A pleasure to work with.”
Darragh Power
Coach and Changemaker, Sales Acceleration and Leaderships Programme SAP
“Natalia has the rare ability to bring clarity in complex situations while being courageously commited to making a difference in people's lives. Her work is about empowering people by listening to diverse voices and bringing them together in one story. Something that is very much needed these days.”
Dr. Carlos Beristain
Member of the Truth Comission, Colombia
"When I started working with Natalia, there were communication and trust issues on my team that impacted team performance and ultimately put our project at risk. Natalia helped me to approach difficult conversations with individuals and the team to change certain behaviours, including some of my leadership styles. These changes have allowed the team and me to work in a coordinated way, have common goals, a trustworthy environment, and ultimately deliver what the project needed from us."
Emilio de la Cerda
Project Construction Manager
Scottish Power Renewables.
“Natalia has guided and helped organise the voices of diverse organisations to amplify their voices in the world of climate action. Our organisation represents diverse groups delivering diverse projects, each holding their own important story. Natalia was able to help highlight how we can structure ourselves to build visibility, our action, and empower our members."