Claire Payne

Claire Payne - Orthelian Limited

Business & Leadership Expert

Claire Payne is a seasoned Business and Leadership Expert who helps organisations and leaders improve culture, systems, and performance in ways that deliver lasting, practical results. With more than 20 years’ experience as a dual-qualified Solicitor and Business Consultant, alongside qualifications in Business Strategy, Coaching, Psychology, Physiology, and Cultural Development, she combines insight, clarity, and energy to support leaders in achieving meaningful change.

WHY BOOK WITH CLAIRE

  • Holistic legal, business and human perspective
  • Tailored approach, personalised to your organisation
  • Over 20 years proven experience with senior leaders and teams
  • Practical, actionable solutions for complex challenges
  • Empowering collaboration, growth and innovation
Claire Payne - Business & Leadership Expert
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FULL BIOGRAPHY

Claire works closely with Founders, Business Owners, and Teams to address complex challenges, turning them into practical solutions. Her work includes leadership and executive development, cultural transformation, strategic project scoping and management, change enablement, and immersive training programmes - all designed to build resilience, broaden perspectives, and strengthen collaboration.

Her approach draws on neuroscience, behavioural science, and systems thinking, combined with a clear understanding of human dynamics and business strategy. This helps organisations and leaders adopt new ways of working and develop cultures where innovation, collaboration, and growth are natural outcomes.

Whether supporting a strategic initiative, coaching a leader, or designing a development programme, Claire focuses on results that are achievable, sustainable, and meaningful. Her goal is to help people and organisations thrive without adding unnecessary pressure or complexity.

Services

  • Leadership & Executive Development: One-to-one coaching, group programmes, and tailored development to enhance performance and confidence.
  • Organisational Development & Cultural Transformation: Strategy, structure, and culture initiatives that strengthen collaboration, efficiency, and employee engagement.
  • Strategic Project Management & Change Enablement: Hands-on support for complex projects, embedding new ways of working and ensuring lasting outcomes.
  • Immersive Training Programmes: Experiential learning designed to shift thinking, build resilience, and foster innovation.
  • Non-Executive Director & Advisory Support: Guidance and governance to shape strategy, culture, and organisational effectiveness.