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Jemma Barton
Jemma is Consultancy Director at RISE and brings a deep-rooted curiosity about people and systems to all her work. Since joining RISE in 2019, she’s helped steer some of our most complex programmes, drawing on her background as a coach, facilitator and organisational consultant.
Her early career in HR gave her a strong foundation, but it was the deeper human patterns at play that really captured her attention. That curiosity has shaped her practice ever since.
Tenacity, warmth, curiosity...
Jemma brings a calm presence and a deep ability to tune into what's really going on, both above and below the surface. She works with integrity and lightness, helping individuals and teams to build clarity, navigate challenge, and uncover the untapped potential in themselves and their organisations.
Known for her ability to hold space with care and confidence, Jemma supports clients to explore new ways of leading and working together, especially in fast-paced or uncertain contexts. Her approach is both intuitive and rigorous, grounded in a breadth of experience across sectors including telecoms, government, education, retail, and professional services.
Jemma holds an MSc in People and Organisational Development, a Postgraduate Certificate and ILM Level 7 in Executive Coaching and Mentoring, and is certified in Extended DiSC, Hogan, and EQ-i 2.0 and 360. She has also trained in systemic constellations with John Whittington and is a Chartered Member of the CIPD.
Her client portfolio includes Vodafone, EY, Serco, PepsiCo, Virgin Media, the MHRA, and Simply Business, organisations she’s helped not just to solve problems, but to lead with greater confidence and connection.