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Hi, I'm Lizzie

the nerd you need, when it comes to thinking differently about work.

Over the past 8+ years I have dedicated my professional and personal growth to the arena of self-managing organisations and more nuanced ways of working that truly make an impact on people and planet.

"A book can change your life."

In 2017, I read Reinventing Organisations by Frederic Laloux. It is no exaggeration to say the book changed my life. I often describe it as my "Dorothy in Oz" moment. The veil was lifted on how work could be, and I didn't want to go back. A world where work is about wholehearted humans, coming together to do good. Where we're more connected, compassionate, and inclusive. Where we do work that actually makes a difference to more than the bottomline.

Since then, I have dedicated my career, my work, and my personal development to more progressive ways of working. Learning the tools, frameworks, and philosophies, and then using all this knowledge and passion to help purpose-driven founders adopt a new way of working. The clients I have the privilege of working with are free-spirited. They know there's a better way of doing things. And sometimes, they even see themselves as rebels to the norms we've all been conditioned with (and some definitely have an aversion to authority!). If this sounds like you, welcome to the movement. Are you ready to free yourself and your team?

Lizzie Penny - Liberty Mind Founder

My core values

These principles guide everything I do and how I work with my clients.

Impact

Creating meaningful change that transforms companies and the lives of the people within them.

Curiosity

Always exploring new ideas and methodologies to bring fresh perspectives to my clients.

Courage

The bravery to challenge the status quo and champion a better way of working.

Credentials & Experience

Certified & Recognised

2020

Certified in Holacracy

2021-2023

Certified in TUFF Leadership Coaching

2022

Certified Semco Style Expert Practitioner

2025-2026

Certified in Sociocracy

Behind the work

When I’m not supporting my clients you’ll find me exploring the world, getting out into nature, moving my body and connecting over good food with good company.

Lizzie in Canada doing yoga

Yogi at Heart

Time on the mat no matter the location

Lizzie looking at the mountains

The Great Outdoors

Hiking, skiing, or simply being.

Lizzie paddling in stream
Lizzie in Canada doing yoga

Yogi at Heart

Time on the mat no matter the location

Lizzie looking at the mountains

The Great Outdoors

Hiking, skiing, or simply being.

Lizzie paddling in stream
Lizzie in Canada doing yoga

Yogi at Heart

Time on the mat no matter the location

Lizzie looking at the mountains

The Great Outdoors

Hiking, skiing, or simply being.

Lizzie paddling in stream

Good Food & Good Company

Connecting with friends and peers

Lizzie and Rhea enjoying dinner

Experience Seeker

Collecting moments and memories first

Lizzie at volunteer fire brigade
Liberty Mind company culture services

Good Food & Good Company

Connecting with friends and peers

Lizzie and Rhea enjoying dinner

Experience Seeker

Collecting moments and memories first

Lizzie at volunteer fire brigade
Liberty Mind company culture services

Good Food & Good Company

Connecting with friends and peers

Lizzie and Rhea enjoying dinner

Experience Seeker

Collecting moments and memories first

Lizzie at volunteer fire brigade
Liberty Mind company culture services

Kind words

"Lizzie is an absolute joy to work with - she's real, enthusiastic and FULL of ideas. She is always fully committed and brings a unique cultural workplace perspective to any topic. Not only engaging with the speakers themselves, but with a full room of 300 people. A breath of fresh air."
Amy Rosoman

Amy Rosoman

Head of Brand, Breathe

"Whenever I've had the pleasure of being on a panel with Lizzie, being interviewed by her, or even just listening to her podcast I always get the sense everything is possible, even in the face of titanic adversity. She fills me with enthusiasm and knowledge and off I go, happier, more productive and being grateful I was lucky enough to meet her. Nothing is impossible with Lizzie, and that's a good thing because the only way you can create a better business culture is by changing the one you've got."
Lee Carnihan

Lee Carnihan

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HR News
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BBC
People Management
Yahoo
Forbes
CMI
Grazia
How I work

Liberation is a practice and process

I use a variety of methodologies, frameworks and practices from the realm of self-management to help your team co-create a better place to work, and a more human-centred and sustainable business.

I work with my clients in a holistic way to support them on the journey of their evolution. Every company is different, and all teams have different needs.

While I’m certified in methodologies and practices such as Semco Style, Holacracy and Sociocracy, and Tuff Leadership; I approach each team and company with curiosity so that we can find a way that’s unique and fitting to the context you work within.

Liberating ourselves and our teams from old ways of working isn't easy. Which is why it's both a practice and process we have to commit to. The words of Womanist Theologian Emilie Townes says the following about Liberation, which I feel is the mindset we need when we embark on this work; "An important distinction must be made: liberation and freedom are not the same. Liberation is a process. Freedom is a temporary state of being. Liberation is dynamic. It never ends.”

Want to discover more?

I'd love to hear your hopes and dreams for your company.

Lizzie Benton — Founder of Liberty Mind
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