EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT · WRITER · MINDFULNESS FACILITATOR
Cat Peterson
Inspiring learning. Nurturing wellbeing. Connecting through words.
With more than two decades of experience in education, professional learning and mindfulness, and a lifelong interest in writing and people, I help schools, organisations and individuals learn, grow and flourish.
20+
Years in education, leadership & mindfulness
IB PYP
International Baccalaureate Curriculum Reviewer
OUP
Oxford University Press Curriculum Consultant
Author
Children’s books and educational writing
A LITTLE ABOUT ME
Where education, connection and wellbeing meet
I work at the intersection of education, connection, wellbeing and writing, creating spaces where people feel seen, heard and able to grow. My experience spans classrooms, cultures and communities, and has taught me how deeply relationships and belonging shape the way we learn and live. Today I bring this together through consultancy, facilitation and writing, always guided by a commitment to human flourishing.
EXPLORE MY WORK
Three ways we can work together
Consultancy
Essence: People · Culture · Wellbeing. Professional learning, leadership development and healthy workplace cultures for schools and organisations.
Mindfulness & Wellbeing
Helping individuals and groups build awareness, emotional balance and self-compassion through programmes, workshops and reflective practice.
Writing & Publications
Exploring the human experience through poetry, children’s literature and educational writing, from classroom practice to collaborations.
ESSENCE
People · Culture · Wellbeing
Essence is my independent consultancy practice, drawing on education, professional learning, leadership development and organisational wellbeing to help schools and organisations build trust, belonging and shared purpose.
People
Learning & Development
Professional learning programmes, teacher training, mentoring and coaching, and leadership development with reflective practice.
Culture
Leadership & Organisational Development
Organisational culture and workplace wellbeing, psychological safety, belonging and trust.
Wellbeing
Sustainable Human Flourishing
Wellbeing strategy, mindfulness and stress reduction, burnout awareness and prevention, and facilitated workshops.
CHILDREN’S LITERATURE
Golden Sparkles
An illustrated introduction to mindfulness for children aged 5 to 10, rooted in classroom experience. Through breathing, presence and meeting emotions without judgement, it invites every child to notice their own “golden sparkles”.
KIND WORDS
What readers say
Let’s create something meaningful together
Whether you are exploring organisational culture, professional learning, mindfulness or a creative project, I would be glad to hear from you.