Consulting
Lead with Purpose. Create Change that Lasts.
I’m Professor Hanifa Shah, OBE, and I help leaders and organisations reconnect purpose with action — so they can lead with clarity, trust, and sustained momentum.
The Challenge
Leadership today is harder than ever. Complexity, competing demands, and constant change make it difficult to stay clear and aligned.
Even the most capable leaders can feel stuck, working harder yet achieving less lasting impact.
If you’ve ever thought:
- “We’re busy, but not moving forward.”
- “Our teams are working in silos.”
- “We’ve lost sight of what really matters.”
You’re not alone — and there’s a better way.
The Orbit-Shifting Approach
Over my career leading teams, universities, and large-scale partnerships, I’ve seen one truth repeated: sustainable success starts with Proper Purpose.
That insight led me to develop the Orbit Shift Formula:
Proper Purpose × Intentional Connection × Sustained Momentum = Orbit Shift
This formula transforms leadership from reactive to regenerative — helping individuals and organisations find clarity, build trust, and scale impact that endures.
How I Work
I partner with senior leaders and organisations ready to move beyond incremental improvement. Together, we:
- Clarify Proper Purpose
We uncover the “why” behind your strategy — ensuring decisions, priorities, and communication align across every level. - Build Intentional Connections
We strengthen collaboration and trust across teams, breaking silos and creating shared ownership of goals. - Create Orbit-Shifting Impact
We turn insight into action — through pilots, prototypes, and habits that sustain momentum and deliver measurable results.
Who I Work With
I work with:
- Senior and executive leaders navigating transformation
- Leadership teams seeking alignment and renewed energy
- Organisations aiming to embed purpose and connection into their culture
My clients come from business, academia, and public service — all driven by the ambition to lead with integrity and make change that lasts.
About Me
I’m Professor Hanifa Shah, OBE — a leader, researcher, and educator with over 30 years of experience bridging academia, industry, and government.
My work focuses on helping leaders navigate complexity and create lasting, systemic impact.
I’ve led national programmes in innovation, digital transformation, and STEAM education — and I continue to advise organisations that want to lead change with purpose.
My book, Ambitious Leadership: How Proper Purpose, Intentional Connection, and Sustained Momentum Create Orbit-Shifting Impact, captures the principles I teach and live by.