Ann-Marie Barlow
Personal profile
Ann-Marie is a highly experienced organisational development consultant, facilitator, and coach with a track record of helping public sector organisations strengthen their OD capability, navigate change, and build thriving workplace cultures.
With over 15 years in the public sector—including as Head of Organisational Development in a large unitary council—Ann-Marie understands first-hand what it takes for OD teams to be truly effective. She equips OD professionals with the skills, confidence, and strategic insight to act as trusted advisors on leadership, culture, and change. Her work has been recognised with a Municipal Journal Workforce Transformation Award, reflecting her ability to drive meaningful culture change in complex environments.
As founder of Energise Development, Ann-Marie works with OD teams to sharpen their consultancy skills, strengthen their influence, and deliver impact. Her approach is practical, interactive, and grounded in real-world experience—helping OD professionals bridge the gap between theory and practice so they can confidently support their organisations through change.
Whether designing and facilitating bespoke OD development experiences or providing hands-on consultancy, Ann-Marie brings a collaborative, energising approach—balancing challenge and support to ensure OD teams are equipped not just to advise on change, but to shape it.
Specialism(s):
Coaching, Mentoring, Psychometric Testing, 360 testing and feedback, Training Delivery, Organisational Design, Transformation/Change Management,
- No of years Public Sector experience: 15
- Sector Specialism(s): Local Government
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Work Locations:
Flexible
