Kate Chester

Kate Chester is a seasoned professional with 17 years of experience in leadership roles within the third sector, working with housing associations, youth charities, and various membership organizations.

As the co-founder of Animo Leadership, Kate leverages her extensive leadership skills to empower individuals in the third and public sectors, providing transformative coaching, workshops, and programs to cultivate courageous leaders.

Driven by values of equity, curiosity, and adventure, Kate focuses on fostering inclusivity, creating brave working cultures, and driving positive change through her work with clients.

With a background in Sociology from the University of Liverpool, Kate's career includes notable positions such as Management Consultant at Brook, Director of Development and Partnerships at Ambition, and roles at National Housing Federation and East Thames Group.

Clients and attendees praise Kate for her engaging, informative, and comfortable approach to leadership development, emphasizing her empathetic coaching style and the ability to draw insights from both successes and failures.

Kate's mission is to facilitate growth and empowerment through a supportive and inclusive framework, helping individuals harness their unique lived experiences for unexpected personal and professional development.