Organisational Consultancy
Meet Our Team
Discover the brilliant minds behind Thinking Space Consulting
Director and Organisational Consultant
Fahimida Khanum
Fahmida Khanum is a seasoned organisational consultant with a systems psychodynamic approach, specialising in leadership development, team dynamics, and organisational change. As a co-founder of Thinking Space Consulting, she helps organisations navigate complexity, conflict, restructuring, and relational dynamics, particularly during periods of transformation such as mergers and acquisitions. With over 10 years of experience as a psychotherapist, Fahmida brings a deep understanding of human behaviour, unconscious group dynamics, and the emotional challenges of change. She creates reflective spaces where leaders and teams can explore emotions, roles, and behaviours in a psychologically safe environment. Fahmida draws on a diverse range of psychodynamic and organisational development methods, tailoring her approach to the unique dynamics of each team and organisation. She is a firm believer in the power of self-awareness, relational insight, and thoughtful intervention, enabling leaders to navigate uncertainty, manage conflict, and cultivate stronger workplace relationships. A champion of inclusive and emotionally intelligent leadership, Fahmida helps organisations develop cultures of trust, resilience, and collaboration. She believes that long-term success is built on understanding the deeper psychological forces at play, and through her work, she fosters strategic thinking, proactive leadership, and sustainable organisational growth.
Director and Organisational Consultant
Naomi Beer
Naomi Beer brings over 25 years of leadership experience in the public sector, primarily within the National Health Service (NHS), alongside 6 years as a coach, mentor, and facilitator. As a co-founder of Thinking Space Consulting, she specialises in leadership development, organisational dynamics, and transitional change. Naomi draws on a diverse toolkit of organisational development methods, tailoring her approach to meet each client’s unique needs. She is a firm believer in the power of active listening, curiosity-driven exploration, and constructive challenge, helping organisations navigate challenges, embrace change, and unlock their full potential. A passionate advocate for diversity and inclusivity, Naomi recognises the strength in every voice within an organisation. She believes that success comes when individuals understand their value, tasks, and roles, supported by effective communication channels. Through her work, she fosters strategic thinking, proactive leadership, and sustainable organisational growth.
Business Support Manager
Valentina Bettozzi
Valentina Bettozzi is a result driven Business Support Manager at Thinking Space Consulting with over 11 years of experience in the administrative role and strategic management, she ensures they stay organised efficient and responsive. Fluent in English, Italian and Spanish, Valentina excels at managing schedules, coordinating team initiatives, and her graphic design skills maintain a positive brand image. Over the past 11 years, she contributed to the NHS sector by working in general practice in Tower Hamlets, sharing her passion and enthusiasm for making primary care a better place and making a meaningful impact on the lives of others. Throughout her career as a medical secretary, she developed notable skills as a newsletter creator, producing a monthly newsletter for the practice and designing practice display boards. In 2025 she obtained a Digital Marketing certificate to enhance her web designing skills.
Associate Organisatonal Consultant
Leon Clark
Leon Clark empowers leaders to create trust-driven, high-performing teams where people thrive. As a NHS GP, he saw firsthand how relationships—not just strategy—drive change. To develop on this learning, he studied systems-psychodynamics at the on a practical Masters course at the Tavistock and Essex University, refining his ability to navigate complex team dynamics. With a global outlook and deep curiosity, Leon helps leaders move beyond individual performance to build cohesive, resilient organisations. Connect with him to cultivate a workplace where trust fuels success.
Advisory Board
Board Advisor
Obi James
Obi James is a highly experienced leadership expert and board member with over 20 years of experience in organisational transformation, working across Europe, Africa, and the Americas. She is the Founder and Managing Director of Obi James Consultancy Limited - a global leadership development consultancy established in 2010 - where she pioneers inclusive strategies that unlock potential in both individuals and teams. As an executive coach and advisor to top-tier companies, Ms. James has partnered with FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 organizations such as Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Bloomberg, and Northern Trust. Her approach blends strategic guidance with practical insights to foster inclusive cultures, high-performing teams, and sustainable business growth. Drawing on two decades of professional experience, she has consistently helped leaders align organisational values with long-term objectives, driving positive transformation throughout all levels of an organisation. She is also the author of the #1 Amazon bestseller, **Let Go Leadership: How Inclusive Leaders Share Power to Drive High Performance**, reflecting her commitment to championing leadership practices that are both transformative and future-focused. In addition, Ms. James serves as an independent Non-Executive Director for UAC Plc and is an Executive Committee Member and Trustee of the Royal African Society. These roles highlight her dedication to advancing organisational excellence, fostering cross-cultural collaboration, and propelling Africa’s growth and representation on the global stage.
Board Advisor
Virginia Patania
Virginia Patania splits her time equally as a provider (Transformation Partner at The Jubilee Street Practice) and a commissioner (with NEL ICB). Conflict of interest, in her view, is a spectacular super power when well harnessed, and might well save the NHS. Virginia’s proudest piece of work is the design and development of EQUIP (Enabling Quality Improvement in Practice), which focuses on the at-scale deployment of Quality Improvement methodologies across general practice in North East London, with the aim of making this the best part of the country to work and to receive care. Virginia is program director of EQUIP, and her passion is joy in the workplace, which she believes is within everyone’s reach through more leadership, and less management. Virginia has led nationally on the campaign to address GMS funding cuts through the removal of the Minimum Practice Income Guarantee (MPIG), and on raising the profile of deprived boroughs through an evidence-based analysis of workload, disease burden and complexity. In her spare time, Virginia is nurtured by all things food and took a photo of everything she ate for one year, building a blog called “Eating the Year”. This was almost of more interest to the media than the removal of MPIG.