Meet Yeshim
A London-based specialist in organisational alignment, stakeholder engagement, and leadership development, Yeshim equips decision-makers to navigate complexity and foster collaboration. With her exceptional skills in bridging differences and delivering unusually pragmatic solutions, she trains leaders to align cross-functional teams and build resilience.
Her unorthodox professional journey — combining executive leadership in major organizations with international conflict reconciliation in war zones — has enabled her to transfer lessons from diverse contexts to guide leaders through transformation and uncertainty. She believes that the universal principles of navigating complexities are applicable across sectors, providing more effective solutions that transcend conventional leadership development strategies.
An approved trainer by The Institute of Leadership and a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Kent, she combines academic insight with practical strategies. Her clients include Manchester Airport Group, DFDS Ferries, Accenture, the Kenyan Electoral Commission, the UK National Health Service, the British Parliament, and UN agencies. She has worked with businesses, governments, and public sector organisations across the UK, EU, USA, and beyond. (Full list)
She has led high-level platforms enabling engagement between political figures, business leaders, and civic organisations to overcome entrenched divisions. Yeshim's pivotal role in securing three Parliamentary debates in 2014 highlights her remarkable influencing skills.
Personal Website: https://yeshimharris.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeshim-harris-b99064224/
Peace Training EU: https://www.peacetraining.eu/trainer/1133
University of Kent: https://research.kent.ac.uk/conflict-analysis/person/yeshim-harris/


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How to know if my services are right for you.
You want to prevent conflict, address tensions: Teams, Partners, Stakeholders
Your organisation faces internal conflicts and you seek ways to turn them into growth opportunities. You need to facilitate dialogue in polarised environments and build consensus among teams, partners, stakeholders.
You are going through organisational change
You are planning or undergoing significant organisational change and require expert guidance. You need support and strategies needed to navigate this transition smoothly, ensuring your team remains aligned and motivated throughout.
You are thinking ahead for expansion or growth
You need to develop a strategic plan that aligns with your long-term goals, whether for domestic growth or international expansion. You need guidance on cultural and structural change management for sustainable growth in new markets.
You are building up leaders
Leadership development is a priority and you want to cultivate strong, effective leaders. You need to identify and nurture leadership potential within your organisation, to develop the skills and mindset needed for success in today's dynamic business environment..
You want to develop better communication
You want to create a culture of engagement and collaboration to drive organisational transformation. You need to enhance your organisation's communication and dialogue strategies, fostering an environment of open exchange and mutual understanding.
Testimonials
"Yeshim helped me clarify the nuances of conflict, the foundation of conflict, and even potential benefits from conflict that I perhaps would not have considered as beneficial.
Her workshop helped me become more "aware" and "intentional" about how I and react and respond to conflict. I would recommend Yeshim to teams, groups and organizational cultures that encounter stakeholder resistance and cultural settings that experience consistent conflict based on perspectives that are influenced by media, social media or even experienced extended periods of conflict without the ability or presence of negotiation."
Patrick J Brown
Talent and Organizational Lead
ACCENTURE, Charlotte, North Carolina
“I feel honored to have been able to spend the time with Yeshim in London and I look forward to staying connected. The workshop was an eye-opening exploration of the human experience of conflict and people living in disconnection. You can’t hurt someone else, without hurting yourself as well. In the workshop we learned ways of helping people see that even the smallest connection through conflict can grow to a place of strength and healing.”
Heather Kawowski
Senior Learning Program Manager for Culture, Change & Transformation
BOEING, Greater Seattle Area
“The knowledge and skills acquired at Yeshim’s course were transformational to. It is worth noting that this course came soon after the August 9th 2022 General election in our country in which my colleagues and I played a central role as election managers.
Problem solving skills acquired at this course have made it possible to enrich our Post Election Evaluation report, a key milestone in the electoral cycle in Kenya.
This course is unique in delivery, rich and current in content. It is a MUST course especially to electoral management boards staff around the globe, given the divisive nature of elections.”
-Moses Ledama Sunkuli
Director Voter Registration & Electoral Operations,
Independent ELECTORAL BOUNDARIES COMMISSION, Kenya
Services
Consultancy
By applying her insights from high-stakes environments, Yeshim provides tailored and pragmatic strategies to help businesses and organisations manage conflict, enhance dialogue, and build resilience. Her consultancy is designed to turn organisational challenges into opportunities for growth, ensuring that clients can navigate their own complexities with confidence and effectiveness.
Training
Drawing from her extensive work with both global leaders and reluctant collaborators, her training sessions offer practical tools and pragmatic approaches; techniques for effective dialogue, negotiation, and strategic thinking. With her hands-on, experiential learning approach, Yeshim’s training empowers teams to apply these lessons in real-world scenarios, fostering stronger, more cohesive work environments.
Facilitation
Yeshim’s facilitation style is designed to bridge divides and encourage collaborative problem-solving, helping groups navigate their differences and work towards shared goals in a pragmatic way. Her ability to facilitate meaningful conversations ensures that even the most contentious issues can be addressed constructively, paving the way for effective outcomes and strengthened relationships.