SMC believes social movement activists should have access to high quality, professional coaching and leadership development.
Studies show that coaching helps people to feel more confident, improve their communication skills, think strategically and show more care to themselves and others.
While CEOs of the world’s biggest polluters have access to coaching, most social movement leaders do not.
We exist to change this.
Our mission
We take the proven method of coaching and put it in the hands of the people leading the charge for climate and social justice.
Our mission
SMC believes social movement activists should have access to high quality, professional coaching and leadership development.
Studies show that coaching helps people to feel more confident, improve their communication skills, think strategically and show more care to themselves and others.
While CEOs of the world’s biggest polluters have access to coaching, most social movement leaders do not.
We exist to change this.
We take the proven method of coaching and put it in the hands of the people leading the charge for climate and social justice.
Our team
SMC was founded by social movement activists - who combine their deep movement experience with professional coaching.
Marianne Craig
Marianne Craig is a co-founder of Social Movement Coaching. She brings over 25 years coaching experience along with many years of involvement in social justice campaigns. Marianne was awarded a Master Coach (MCC) certification by the International Coach Federation in 2005 and co-created the highly regarded Firework Career Coaching Programme. She has facilitated trade union education courses on improving workers’ health and has coached Extinction Rebellion activists. She is passionate about supporting activists to reflect, focus, think strategically, become more effective and to give thought to their own health and wellbeing.
SMC Coaches
Faduma Hassan is a co-founder of Social Movement Coaching. She brings her background in education, training and mentoring along with her extensive organising and campaigning experience. Faduma is a former councillor in London, where she was elected to represent her community in local government. Faduma is currently completing her coaching qualification, accredited by the International Coach Federation. She is a socialist and trade unionist and is passionate about supporting activists and campaigners to fight for a world that is more equitable and just.
We are a growing network of qualified, professional coaches based across Africa, Asia, Europe and North and South America - committed to climate and social justice.
We offer coaching in Arabic, English, French, Spanish and Portuguese.
Faduma Hassan
Adam Klug
Adam Klug is a co-founder of Social Movement Coaching. He brings his personal experiences of setting up and leading social movement organisations along with a background in education, youth work and coaching. He co-founded Momentum and The World Transformed in the UK and has advised campaigning organisations internationally. Adam became an International Coach Federation accredited coach, specifically to work with activists and is passionate about the transformative potential coaching has to strengthen social movements.
Emma Rees
Emma Rees is a co-founder of Social Movement Coaching. She brings insights from establishing and leading social movement organisations, along with a background in education and leadership development. She is a co-founder of Momentum and led the activist organisation during the 2017 general election campaign in the UK and has worked with social justice movements internationally. She is an International Coach Federation certified leadership coach and is committed to supporting people and teams building collective power to create systemic change.
Our team
SMC was founded by social movement activists - who combine their deep movement experience with professional coaching.
Marianne Craig
Marianne Craig is a co-founder of Social Movement Coaching. She brings over 25 years coaching experience along with many years of involvement in social justice campaigns. Marianne was awarded a Master Coach (MCC) certification by the International Coach Federation in 2005 and co-created the highly regarded Firework Career Coaching Programme. She has facilitated trade union education courses on improving workers’ health and has coached Extinction Rebellion activists. She is passionate about supporting activists to reflect, focus, think strategically, become more effective and to give thought to their own health and wellbeing.
Faduma Hassan
Faduma Hassan is a co-founder of Social Movement Coaching. She brings her background in education, training and mentoring along with her extensive organising and campaigning experience. Faduma is a former councillor in London, where she was elected to represent her community in local government. Faduma is currently completing her coaching qualification, accredited by the International Coach Federation. She is a socialist and trade unionist and is passionate about supporting activists and campaigners to fight for a world that is more equitable and just.
Adam Klug
Adam Klug is a co-founder of Social Movement Coaching. He brings his personal experiences of setting up and leading social movement organisations along with a background in education, youth work and coaching. He co-founded Momentum and The World Transformed in the UK and has advised campaigning organisations internationally. Adam became an International Coach Federation accredited coach, specifically to work with activists and is passionate about the transformative potential coaching has to strengthen social movements.
Emma Rees
Emma Rees is a co-founder of Social Movement Coaching. She brings insights from establishing and leading social movement organisations, along with a background in education and leadership development. She is a co-founder of Momentum and led the activist organisation during the 2017 general election campaign in the UK and has worked with social justice movements internationally. She is an International Coach Federation certified leadership coach and is committed to supporting people and teams building collective power to create systemic change.
SMC Coaches
We are a growing network of qualified, professional coaches based across Africa, Asia, Europe and North and South America - committed to climate and social justice.
We offer coaching in Arabic, English, French, Spanish and Portuguese.
Our impact
“Coaching is an amazing experience…it's almost like looking at yourself in the mirror, except the mirror shows you beyond your own perception and perspective.”
Thato, Intergenerational climate activist, Parents For Future Global, Botswana
“Coaching was a transformative journey… empowering me to discover innovative ways to strike a harmonious balance between my dedication to activism and my personal life.”
“Coaching definitely helps you move ahead when big challenges arise, without losing focus. It was really good to have someone listening and helping you find the strategies you need to keep thriving.”
Nathan Méténier, Co-director Youth Climate Justice Fund, Canada
Laura Gomez, Advocate and Founder, Youth for Green Communities, Columbia
Average scores out of 10
Here’s what our coachees said:
Our impact
“Coaching is an amazing experience…it's almost like looking at yourself in the mirror, except the mirror shows you beyond your own perception and perspective.”
Thato, Intergenerational climate activist, Parents For Future Global, Botswana
“Coaching was a transformative journey… empowering me to discover innovative ways to strike a harmonious balance between my dedication to activism and my personal life.”
Nathan Méténier, Co-director Youth Climate Justice Fund, Canada
“Coaching definitely helps you move ahead when big challenges arise, without losing focus. It was really good to have someone listening and helping you find the strategies you need to keep thriving.”
Laura Gomez, Advocate and Founder, Youth for Green Communities, Columbia
Here’s what our coachees said:
Average scores out of 10
One-to-one coaching
Coaching is a form of self-development, where a coach supports you to reflect on your situation, clarify goals, work through challenges and move closer towards where you want to be. In each meeting, you (as the coachee) will choose the focus of the conversation. Your coach will listen and ask you questions to prompt your thinking with the intention of helping you to become more clear about your course of action.
Benefits of coaching
Coaching focuses on you and your needs. Common benefits include:
● Greater connection to purpose and vision.
● Increased confidence.
● Access to alternative perspectives that are challenging and stretching.
● Improved work/life balance and increased awareness of self-care.
● Access to a supportive environment where you can focus your effort, prioritise and plan what to do next.
● Fill out this short form to express your interest
(we’ll also be able to decide if you’re eligible for a coaching bursary).
● Book a short 20 minute onboarding call.
● Be matched with a coach in our network.
● Complete your coaching preparation work.
● Have six coaching sessions online (Whatsapp call, Zoom etc) or by phone.
● Let us know how you found the experience!
How much does it cost?
We offer free and low cost coaching for social movement activists.
One-to-one:
● We offer fully funded coaching bursaries to climate justice activists working or volunteering in movement organisations with less than 5 full time staff members. Fill out this form to see if you qualify.
● A series of 6 coaching sessions, along with a coaching preparation back, costs £525 GBP. Fill out this form to find out more.
How does it work?
One-to-one coaching
Coaching is a form of self-development, where a coach supports you to reflect on your situation, clarify goals, work through challenges and move closer towards where you want to be. In each meeting, you (as the coachee) will choose the focus of the conversation. Your coach will listen and ask you questions to prompt your thinking with the intention of helping you to become more clear about your course of action.
Benefits of coaching
Coaching focuses on you and your needs. Common benefits include:
● Greater connection to purpose and vision.
● Increased confidence.
● Access to alternative perspectives that are challenging and stretching.
● Improved work/life balance and increased awareness of self-care.
● Access to a supportive environment where you can focus your effort, prioritise and plan what to do next.
How does it work?
● Fill out this short form to express your interest
(we’ll also be able to decide if you’re eligible for a coaching bursary).
● Book a short 20 minute onboarding call.
● Be matched with a coach in our network.
● Complete your coaching preparation work.
● Have six coaching sessions online (Whatsapp call, Zoom etc) or by phone.
● Let us know how you found the experience!
We offer free and low cost coaching for social movement activists.
One-to-one:
● We offer fully funded coaching bursaries to climate justice activists working or volunteering in movement organisations with less than 5 full time staff members. Fill out this form to see if you qualify.
● A series of 6 coaching sessions, along with a coaching preparation back, costs £525 GBP.
How much does it cost?
Team coaching
Team coaching is a collaborative process where a coach works with a team or a project group, to strengthen team cohesion, improve collective problem-solving, and align team members towards common goals. Team coaching focuses on the dynamics and interactions within the team to foster better collaboration, trust, and impact.
As a team you’ll define the purpose and goals of the sessions, such as: enhancing communication, fostering collaboration or aligning on strategy.
Team coaching can help you to:
● Focus on your collective goals
● Improve dynamics in your team
● Foster greater collaboration and innovation
● Build trust and accountability
● Enhance resilience and sustainability
● Team coaching can reduce the risk of burnout by 30%
● 78% of teams experienced stronger cohesion and alignment towards common goals.
● 76% of teams reported significant improvements in communication among team members.
Ref. International Coaching Federation (ICF). (2020). Global Coaching Study.
Benefits of team coaching
How much does team coaching cost?
Our team coaching offer is bespoke and the price depends on the circumstances of your organisation. However, our prices are extremely competitive and certainly below “market value” as we seek to make coaching affordable for all social movement organisations.
Coaching workshops
Coaching workshops
● We offer free, drop-in coaching workshops, covering topics from resilience to imposter syndrome, addressing conflict to public speaking. Join our mailing list to receive invitations.
● We also offer bespoke coaching workshops which can be delivered to your team or organisation. Get in touch with us to discuss! info@socialmovementcoaching.org
Team coaching is a collaborative process where a coach works with a team or a project group, to strengthen team cohesion, improve collective problem-solving, and align team members towards common goals. Team coaching focuses on the dynamics and interactions within the team to foster better collaboration, trust, and impact.
As a team you’ll define the purpose and goals of the sessions, such as: enhancing communication, fostering collaboration or aligning on strategy.
Team coaching
Benefits of team coaching
Team coaching can help you to:
● Focus on your collective goals
● Improve dynamics in your team
● Foster greater collaboration and innovation
● Build trust and accountability
● Enhance resilience and sustainability
● Team coaching can reduce the risk of burnout by 30%
● 78% of teams experienced stronger cohesion and alignment towards common goals.
● 76% of teams reported significant improvements in communication among team members.
Ref. International Coaching Federation (ICF). (2020). Global Coaching Study.
How much does team coaching cost?
Our team coaching offer is bespoke and the price depends on the circumstances of your organisation. However, our prices are extremely competitive and certainly below “market value” as we seek to make coaching affordable for all social movement organisations.
Coaching workshops
● We offer free, drop-in coaching workshops, covering topics from resilience to imposter syndrome, addressing conflict to public speaking. Join our mailing list to receive invitations.
● We also offer bespoke coaching workshops which can be delivered to your team or organisation. Get in touch with us to discuss! info@socialmovementcoaching.org
FAQs
1. What is your criteria for coaching bursaries?
We believe coaching should be available to every social movement activist. We offer a limited number of fully funded coaching bursaries to climate justice activists who meet the following criteria:
● People who are working to bring about climate justice in their paid work or voluntary activism.
● People who are developing leadership in their climate justice movement or organisation.
● People who are part of a climate justice movement or organisation with limited access to resources - i.e. less than 5 full time paid staff members.
2. What do you mean by “climate justice”?
SMC defines climate justice as a response to the climate and ecological emergency that challenges power and advances equality and liberation. Climate justice seeks to address inequities by ensuring that climate policies and actions prioritize the needs of those most affected, while also holding accountable those who are most responsible for environmental degradation, such as large corporations and industrialized nations. At its core, climate justice connects the environmental crisis with broader issues of human rights, social justice, and equality, advocating for a transition to a more sustainable, equitable, and resilient world.
3. What do you mean by “social justice”?
For SMC, social justice is the pursuit of a society where all people and groups can thrive. It focuses on identifying and dismantling systemic inequalities and injustices related to race, gender, class, sexuality, ability, and other factors. Social justice advocates for creating inclusive systems that ensure everyone can fully participate, recognizing the inherent dignity and worth of each person. It involves both addressing the unequal distribution of resources and fostering environments where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential.
FAQs
1. What is your criteria for coaching bursaries?
We believe coaching should be available to every social movement activist. We offer a limited number of fully funded coaching bursaries to climate justice activists who meet the following criteria:
● People who are working to bring about climate justice in their paid work or voluntary activism.
● People who are developing leadership in their climate justice movement or organisation.
● People who are part of a climate justice movement or organisation with limited access to resources - i.e. less than 5 full time paid staff members.
2. What do you mean by “climate justice”?
SMC defines climate justice as a response to the climate and ecological emergency that challenges power and advances equality and liberation. Climate justice seeks to address inequities by ensuring that climate policies and actions prioritize the needs of those most affected, while also holding accountable those who are most responsible for environmental degradation, such as large corporations and industrialized nations. At its core, climate justice connects the environmental crisis with broader issues of human rights, social justice, and equality, advocating for a transition to a more sustainable, equitable, and resilient world.
3. What do you mean by “social justice”?
For SMC, social justice is the pursuit of a society where all people and groups can thrive. It focuses on identifying and dismantling systemic inequalities and injustices related to race, gender, class, sexuality, ability, and other factors. Social justice advocates for creating inclusive systems that ensure everyone can fully participate, recognizing the inherent dignity and worth of each person. It involves both addressing the unequal distribution of resources and fostering environments where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential.