Curiosity-led leadership and career development for individuals, teams and organisations.
WonderIf is led by Susie Edwards, an educator, coach, and leadership specialist working at the intersection of leadership, careers, and organisational learning. With over two decades of experience across the NHS, higher education, and international research communities, she works with individuals and teams to navigate complexity, think differently, and create meaningful change. Through leadership development and coaching, WonderIf supports people to build confidence, ask better questions, and thrive in the environments they work in.
Learn with me
I believe better leadership starts with curiosity. I create learning experiences that help people step back, think differently, and take action.
My programmes are designed around the real challenges leaders and teams face; navigating change, building confidence, and working more effectively together. Each session is practical, engaging, and rooted in real-world experience.
People leave not just with new skills, but with the clarity and confidence to use them. The result is stronger teams, more confident leaders, and organisations better equipped to adapt and thrive.
Free career planning resources are also available to download directly from the site.
From virtual workshops and e-learning modules to webinars, podcasts, and in-person programmes, I create learning that makes a real impact. Every experience is designed to engage, inspire, and deliver results. WonderIf helps leaders, teams and professionals use curiosity to navigate complexity, think differently, and create more human workplaces.
Over 20 years of curiosity-led work
MA, MSc, PG Diploma · Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) · Certified MBTI Practitioner · Certified Happiness Facilitator
20+
years developing leaders across the NHS, higher education and research
320+
leaders through the System Leaders programme
90
NHS change leaders trained at Leicestershire Partnership
6,000
staff reached through a leadership behaviours framework
How I can help
Coaching for individuals
One-to-one career and leadership coaching for doctors, nurses, scientists and senior leaders, from career change and interview preparation to redundancy support.
Programmes for organisations
Bespoke leadership programmes, workshops and away days for NHS trusts, universities and research institutes, designed around your people and your priorities.
Speaking and learning
Keynotes, conference sessions, webinars and e-learning on curiosity, kind leadership, confidence and careers.
What clients say
“Susie is energetic, motivational and extremely knowledgeable… She can relate to everybody and she also remembers all of their names.”
Fiona MacNamee, then Head of Organisational Development, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
“Susie provided high quality learning and development support… She brings energy and high motivation – great qualities to introduce to a team and to learners.”
Vikki Smith, Specialist Education Adviser, British Medical Association
“Magnificent as always! Thank you so much for working with our team, the difference that you make to their morale and motivation is exceptional.”
Laura Foxler, Paediatric Clinical Medical Educator, Evelina London
Where ideas take shape
I believe in doing things with intention, with passion, and with people at the centre of it all. I’m proud to have worked with some of the UK’s most respected organisations, including:
