Notable Values

Hi, I’m Susan.

I’ve stood in your shoes, on stage as a musician under pressure and behind the scenes in senior management. I know what makes or breaks a team in an orchestra or classical music organisation because I’ve lived it from every angle.

Now I use that insight to help you build safer, stronger, more human ways of working together, no matter your role.

I design transformative training for classical music organisations, tailored for musicians, managers and leaders who want change that actually works. My approach is grounded in two core values: safety and kindness. When people feel safe and seen, they communicate more clearly, collaborate more effectively and lead with integrity. I focus on the people and process challenges that quietly erode culture: unclear feedback, poor communication, persistent conflict and opaque decision-making. These are not operational problems, they are pressure points that affect trust, retention and wellbeing.

With lived experience as a musician and deep expertise in trauma-informed and neuroinclusive practice, I create training that is practical, evidence-based and relevant to the realities of orchestral life.My training equips your whole team, on stage and off, with strategies to build safer, kinder and more resilient workplace cultures. Cultures that hold people accountable and hold space for them to thrive.

If you are ready to shift the culture in your organisation, let’s talk.

Find me @notablevalues or susan@notablevalues.com