Testimonials
Organisational workshops
"I would recommend The Joyful Activists workshop to anyone in the sector. It was so refreshing for the unique challenges that we face in our work to be recognised. Katy is an absolutely incredible facilitator, and effortlessly made the workshop feel like a safe space and that everyone's different experiences and contributions felt valid and seen. It's clear how knowledgeable and passionate Katy is about this work, and I will continue to benefit from the learnings I've taken away from her workshop."
​~ Plan International UK
"Katy was such a brilliant guest speaker for the Small Charity Leaders Club and created a really unique experience for the small charity leaders I work with. She held the space so beautifully and created a genuinely safe, supportive environment for people to share what’s really going on for them. She also brought practical, grounding techniques that small charity leaders could use straight away - the feedback from attendees was fantastic and the love in the virtual room was palpable. I’m already exploring other ways we can work with Katy in future. I’d wholeheartedly recommend her. "
​~ Vic Hancock Fell, Small Charity Leaders Club
"Having just gone through a challenging time internally with an organisation wide re-structure we needed something to start prompting everyone to centre their wellbeing. The Joyful Activist workshop was perfect, Katy holds space for these kinds of conversations so beautifully that the team felt able to be open and honest. The session was a great mix of things to consider and practical tools and approaches to support induvials. This was the perfect way for us to re-start everyone in considering their wellbeing at work, I'd recommend it for any organisation who have gone through a tough time, or whose day to day is heavy and whose team is in need of some wellbeing support."​
~ Girls Friendly Society
"We had a brilliant session with The Joyful Activists. We’re currently going through a period of significant change within our organisation and we really appreciated having the time together to reflect and recognise how we’re all feeling. Often within the charity sector we are surrounded by colleagues who truly care about the cause and go above and beyond their job roles. The session encouraged us to make time for moments of joy within our daily lives and identify the people that we can rely on for support through engaging activities that were inclusive for everyone."​
~ Plan International UK
"It was a joy to work with Katy on a self-care session for the Girlguiding advocate panel's 2024 training weekend. Our advocates are 14-25 years old and campaign on important but difficult issues such as sexual harassment and online abuse, so it's really important that they know how to practise self-care as activists. Katy's communication ahead of this session was excellent. She laid out a great plan for working together to plan the content of the session, and allowed me ample chance to provide input and share feedback. Katy was very flexible and able to plan around our requirements and our constraints. The content of the session was brilliant - age-appropriate, fun and engaging. Feedback from our advocates was really positive; in a survey, 100% agreed that they know knew how to practise self-care in their roles as a result of Katy's session. We would definitely work with Katy and The Joyful Activists again!"​
~ Girlguiding UK
"This workshop was much needed in a time of organisational change. Katy creates a safe space to explore wellbeing and how to proactively improve this in achievable steps. It was thought-provoking and I went away feeling empowered and inspired! Workshops like this feel very important not just in times of change but in general wellbeing support for charities and not for profits. Thank you Joyful Activists!"​
~ Plan International UK
"Katy is such a natural facilitator and did a great job of allowing everyone time to speak without feeling pressured to contribute. I think so many people and organisations would benefit from having the opportunity to take part in a session with The Joyful Activists. Thank you Katy!"​
~ Plan International UK
"Loved joining your workshop to learn about joy. We took so much away from it, but the idea of how you spread joy beyond yourself in the community you find yourself in, wherever you are, really stuck. Keep sharing your magic Katy, the world needs it"
~ Fill Your Cup First attendee
What was the best part of the workshop?
"I found Katy to be the best bit!! Her grounding energy was great, allowing everyone to show up as they are and for that to be okay."
"Katy was lovely - warm, welcoming, it allowed me to feel like I could take a big deep breath and engage with the space."
"Practical tips, insightful and so joyfully presented."
"Tips and constructive steps, as well as sharing and acknowledging experiences. Being able to clear some of the fog and create manageable objectives; it such a wonderful tool to try to develop."
"So many really useful and practical resources, and Katy was so engaging."
"The acknowledgment of the context we exist in - lots of self-care resources can be quite superficial, but I really appreciated Katy specifically calling out how the state of the world impacts us."
"Katy's approach is so inspiring yet pragmatic and inclusive. Feels achievable!"
"I feel so much more hopeful than I did at the start of the call."
Wellbeing Workshops
"I attended the Nidra Yoga session with The Joyful Activists, and had a wonderful experience. The session was a great opportunity to consciously check-in with my mind and body - which I haven't had the chance to do in a while. When the practice started, I had a really hard time focussing, but by the end I could organise my thoughts much more clearly. The descriptive guidance offered during the session was also helpful for me to realise how scattered my mind has been over the last few months, and which parts of my body need more rest and care. I am so excited to get back into practicing yoga, and I'm grateful my first session was so productive."​
~ Yoga Nidra workshop
"Where I was before: I came to our session feeling overwhelmed, as a solo founder it sometimes feels like I'm constantly pulled in too many directions.
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Where I was after the session: The session left me feeling energised and inspired, it was brilliantly facilitated by Katy.
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How I would describe it to a friend: It was so wonderful to see people nodding along as I shared my recent successes and challenges, the most incredible thing about community is finding out you aren't alone."​
~ Women in Wellbeing workshop
Mentoring & 1:1 support
"Katy has truly been a pleasure to work with. Her unmatched passion and dedication to her work are truly inspiring. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to collaborate with her - I found her exceptionally professional and conscientious. If you are considering Katy's services, I wholeheartedly recommend her."
"I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the incredible support and guidance Katy has provided during my job search in the non-profit sector. Her patient and nonjudgmental nature made all the difference, creating a safe and encouraging space where I could explore my career options without fear of making mistakes or asking 'silly' questions. Katy's unwavering support and insightful advice were instrumental in helping me navigate the often overwhelming job market. Thanks to her, I feel more confident and well-prepared to take on new challenges. Katy, your kindness and dedication have truly been a guiding light. Thank you for being an amazing mentor and for helping me find my path. I couldn't have done it without you!"