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Are you a purpose-led organisational leader looking to create a more inclusive environment where every member of your team feels empowered to bring their best self to work? 

It's been proven that leaders at all levels set the tone for their organisation. Creating a positive environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging has tangible results, from talent acquisition to employee retention, all of which have an impact on your bottom line.

I am passionate about  working with leaders like you to create environments that enable people to discover and use their talents to deliver their best work and help your organisation thrive.
 

Joan van den Brink

Joan van den Brink, Founder and Director of Araba Consulting, stands in front of a mirror, smiling. She is a slim Black woman, and she is wearing a white shirt with a big black bow at the neck, and dark pinstriped fitted trousers. She is wearing dark frames glasses and is smiling warmly at the camera. The mirror behind her reflects her side profile.

Joan is the author of two books, 'The Three Companions Courage, Compassion and Wisdom: the powerful keys to happier work and a fulfilled life', and 'Wired Differently Understood Together: creating neuroinclusive environments at work and in life.' (release date: January 2026).

What service do you need today?

I offer a range of services to meet your organisation's needs. Contact me for more information or to arrange a bespoke service for your organisation.

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Executive and Team Coaching

With more than two decades' coaching experience, I support executives and senior leaders who face significant transitions to navigate them successfully. I will enable you to gain deeper awareness of why you do the things you do, so that you can choose how you want to be in the future. 

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Organisational Development

Through my career, I have had extensive experience across different sectors to effect change linked to organisational strategy. I will help you to create inclusive environments that allow every employee and your business to thrive.​

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Neuroinclusion Consulting

I am dedicated to advocating for inclusive environments, particularly  in the field of neuroinclusion. I will work with you to facilitate honest and open dialogue that helps create a workplace where everyone is understood, together.

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Courage. Compassion. Wisdom

I am passionate about the power of interacting with others from the intersection of Courage, Compassion and Wisdom.  These three companions enable us to engage with each other in a way that facilitates deeper understanding of ourselves and others.  They allow us to create systemic change particularly in the area of Inclusion.  I offer a range of services, such as facilitating conversations, holding the mirror up so individuals gain self-insight about their biases, running programmes to be more intentional in displaying courage, compassion & wisdom. This increases the feeling of belonging at both individual and team levels.

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