Helping people, organisations, places and systems change from within
Helping people, organisations, places and systems change from within
Collaborative Change Coaches
About Miova
At Miova we develop the confidence and capabilities of people and organisations, to see, understand and do things differently. We enable and inspire partners from different sectors and backgrounds to collaborate and implement real change.
- We specialise in building on what’s already strong to transform places, tackle inequalities and improve outcomes.
- We make it easier to understand complexity and how to translate it into practical actions that make things happen.
- We design memorable and innovative interactions and experiences that engage and connect people.

What We Do
Systems Leadership
Training courses, programmes and initiatives to support organisations and leaders understand more about whole systems approaches and place based working.
Place Approaches to Activity
Working with councils and partner organisations to reimagine what physical activity strategy, programmes and initiatives might need to look like.
Pivot to Active Wellbeing
Supporting local authorities to take a strategic approach to pivot from leisure to active wellbeing.
Strengths Coaching
Taking a strengths based approach to coaching for leaders and teams, that grows confidence, develops self-awareness and builds collaboration and effectiveness.
Get in Touch
If you have a question or are interested in working with us, please visit our contact page.
Our Latest Posts
Andy King is a great leader on [the pivot to active wellbeing] and is really showing how we can take this forward. All power to the GM elbow!
Mike FarrarChair, ukactive
"Ken and his team are passionate about the difference that physical activity can make to our lives. He works across organisational boundaries to drive his vision for a healthier, happier place. A great advocate, who leads with compassion and integrity."
Sam PlumChief Executive, Westmorland & Furness Council
“Blackpool were delighted with the delivery of the 2 day leadership programme, the content was specific to the place and delivery was brilliant quality. The programme was delivered in a relaxed environment which allowed interactive discussions and breakout sessions. The attendees were given regular opportunities to reflect during and after the programme. The long term systemic impact has been invaluable, so many changes have been implemented, which have had a positive impact on services, this learning and ripples will continue as part of our community of learning and as we develop our leadership programme delivery.”
Laura IvinsonBlackpool Council
“We needed someone to help us to develop some system maps, and action plans, around Healthy Weight and Physical Activity. Cate has been so easy to work with, she has pushed the project forward – offering just the right balance of leadership and support, making sure that she fully understood the brief and exactly what our requirements were. She facilitated cross sector sessions brilliantly, making sure that everyone’s points were considered, and all attendees felt valued.”
Kerry SheaDirector of Health & Communities & Deputy CEO, Everybody Health & Leisure
"It is rare that a leader can not only inspire the organisation that they lead, but also profoundly influence and rally a whole sector at the same time. It is clear that Andy King is doing just that on multiple fronts."
John OxleyCEO, Life Leisure
"I have worked closely with Ken over the past three years. Ken has shown that he has that rare mix of being entirely in tune with the needs of the local community while also possessing the skills to energise and coalesce many partners to achieve great things. This is place making in action and Ken has achieved remarkable results.”
Adam AllenInterim Chief Executive, Rossendale Borough Council
"Ken is great to work with. He is thoughtful, supportive, responsive and yet can challenge and in so doing he has helped to create a significant amount of lasting change across many different threads of our collective work all with a positive impact. Ken’s approach is always with good humour, kindness and in service of the work in a collaborative and inclusive manner.”
Justine BlomeleyStrategic Lead for Place, Sport England
“The team understand systems at all levels and know how to navigate them in order to make them work for all stakeholders. I have also been impressed with the way they set up organisational visions, missions and values ensuring the individual is at the heart of everything. Miova is a true advocate of people and empowering them to fulfil their potential."
Tim PattendenOperations Director, Seetec Pluss
"Miova have been a revelation to us at the Youth Sport Trust. They make the complex, simple, they focus on people's strengths, developing creativity and curiosity, and lead with genuine humility, empathy and care.
Thinking systemically, Miova are helping us to create the conditions for schools to become places where people love to work, learn and play."
Anthony JudgeNational Development Manager for Place, Youth Sport Trust
“Ken’s session with the Active Through Football programme leads gave us much to think about, and implement, in our work. The tools, activities and worksheets that had been designed for us, and the way the content was tailored to the needs of local partners was really helpful. Through an initial design phase, in a wider meeting with place partners and in the on the day delivery, the whole process had our needs at the heart of it.”
Programme Manager, Football Foundation
“The Miova team did a brilliant job of tailoring the learning to our needs. The sessions were interactive, engaging and thought provoking, and whilst we were learning from the content the facilitators had prepared, it was facilitated in an incredible way that felt like we were discovering things for ourselves. The session they designed specifically around individual strengths and the way we explored ‘trust’ was exactly what we needed.”
Guy FishbourneSport & Physical Activity Development Manager, Bristol City Council






