Work With Me
I help people get unstuck so they can work better together. Most of my work is with groups and larger meetings, but I also offer one-to-one coaching.
Together, we’ll create a space where you and your team can encourage openness, face difficult conversations confidently, and find new paths to collaboration.
In my book, Unhurried, I say that creating space in conversations allows people to listen deeply, feel heard, and reflect before responding. This unhurried pace builds trust and makes room for insights to emerge naturally, rather than being forced.
My approach is grounded in experiential learning—allowing people to learn by discovering rather than being taught, or trying to apply someone else’s recipes and formulae.
Drawing on my experience in improv theatre, I work with spontaneity and presence, qualities essential for fostering authentic, collaborative environments. My training in humanistic psychotherapy brings an understanding of interpersonal dynamics, empathy, and the value of creating brave spaces for honest conversations.
Before this, my first career in media taught me the importance of adaptability, storytelling, and the ability to navigate complex ideas with clarity and creativity.
Emotional
Too much training fills our head with abstractions but learning is bound up with the adventure of experience
Embodied
We're not machines, what we do is expressed in our bodies not just our heads and words
Relevant
Learning rooted in live issues for participants, not teaching idealised abstractions based on other businesses and industries
Socialised
Some of the most powerful development happens when we learn from our experiences of each other
Practical
Nothing sustains a willingness to grow more than feeling the difference, sooner rather than later
Stories about my work
I share my experience in a series of short videos. Here are a selection and you can see the whole collection here.
non-knowing growing
some of the best work happens in uncertain spaces
kindly
mischief
getting unstuck sometimes means experimenting
practice beats models
a little story about the gap between reality and our models of reality
About me
What if the key to unlocking a team’s potential isn’t found in grand strategies or rigid structures, but in the subtle art of unhurried conversations and genuine human connection?
Could embracing uncertainty and fostering authentic dialogue be the catalysts for true creativity and collaboration?
I’m Johnnie Moore, and for over 20 years, I’ve dedicated myself to helping teams and individuals navigate the complexities of working together. My journey began as a speechwriter for Lord Sainsbury, followed by a 15-year stint in advertising. These experiences revealed a common thread: the most profound breakthroughs often emerge not from meticulous planning, but from organic, human interactions.
This realisation led me to the realm of facilitation. I’ve had the privilege of working across the UK, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australasia, and North America, guiding groups through processes that prioritize empathy, trust, and creativity. My approach is inherently organic, focusing on small, human details that can make all the difference. By rushing less and building trust more carefully, I believe we achieve much better results.
In 2015, I introduced the concept of Unhurried Conversations—spaces where participants engage without the pressure of immediate responses or predetermined agendas. These gatherings have taught me that when we slow down and truly listen, we create room for deeper understanding and innovation.
Collaboration with fellow facilitators has been instrumental in refining my practice. Co-founding Creative Facilitation allowed me to develop and share methods that encourage more engaging and participatory meetings. Our book distills two decades of insights into 70 pages of inspiration for creative and surprising meetings.
Beyond facilitation, I’ve served as a visiting tutor on the Oxford Strategic Leadership Programme at the Saïd Business School. I’m on the visiting faculty of the Changemakers leadership programme at Cambridge University. I’ve contributed occasionally to Fast Company magazine. These roles enable me to explore and share ideas on leadership, creativity, and the nuances of human interaction.
At the heart of my work is a commitment to fostering environments where people feel safe to express themselves, take risks, and engage in meaningful conversations. I believe that by embracing uncertainty and focusing on authentic human connections, we can unlock the full potential of teams and individuals alike.
If you’re interested in exploring more human ways of working together, I invite you to join one of my monthly Unhurried Conversations or reach out to discuss how we can collaborate to bring more empathy and creativity into your work environment.
