About
Your success is our priority, and we're here to support you every step of the way.
At Mastering Awareness, we are driven by an unwavering commitment to redefine the path to success for Underrepresented Professionals and Leaders of Diverse Teams.
We’re your partner in developing self-aware, culturally attuned leaders, equipped to navigate the demands of a globally diverse and ever-evolving workplace.
Our mission is simple: to inspire inclusive leadership that builds bridges to a more equitable and sustainable future.
Ready to transform the culture of your organisation?
Our programme deliveries, open the door to courageous conversations. Using transformational leadership development concepts, encouragement, openness and curiosity, we are able to thoughtfully challenge mindsets, beliefs and values that hinder individual or organisational success.
Additionally, our coaching services are designed to offer individualised support.
Our Team
Dorinda Nartey
Director
A scientist by training, Dorinda has spent over two decades working in clinical research, collaborating with leaders and teams in high-pressure environments. She’s witnessed the challenges of underrepresentation in leadership, the relentless focus on KPIs, and the disengagement that comes when results are demanded “yesterday”, with little space for growth or reflection.
Following her long standing interest in developing training programmes, and armed with accredited training in psychological theories, coaching and leadership development; Dorinda began designing and delivering coaching and leadership programmes across organisations. Her sessions quickly gained popularity, leading her to create flagship programmes for both public and private sector clients, consistently receiving outstanding feedback for their practical impact and relevance.
Driven by a passion to reshape the narrative of success for underrepresented professionals and leaders of diverse teams, she founded Mastering Awareness. She now partners with organisations committed to fostering talent, creating equitable pathways and building inclusive, high-performing teams, personally curating and delivering the majority of the company’s programmes.
Known for her dynamic and vibrant energy, Dorinda brings more than professional credentials to her work. Enthusiastic, cheerful, and deeply curious about human psychology, she is dedicated to empowering others to find purpose, resilience, and drive while navigating change in complex environments. Employing a holistic perspective, she brings a refreshing approach to both personal and professional growth.
She is an accredited Senior Practitioner Coach and Mentor with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) and completed a programme on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: DEI Strategies for Business Impact at Cambridge Judge Business School.
Caroline Kitcatt, EdD.
Facilitator, Executive Coach & Supervisor
Caroline evaluates and facilitates some of the modules in our leadership programmes. As an accredited coach, counsellor and supervision, she brings a wealth of experience and depth in her workshops, one-to-one and group coaching sessions. She particularly aims to support Diverse Leaders, Women in Leadership and Neurodiverse talents.
Caroline currently works in private practice as a coach, supervisor and therapist having recently left her role of 24 years as a CEO delivering counselling in commercial, community and educational settings and designing and delivering professional counselling training, workshops and personal development programmes.
With a long career in leadership and management, she understands the pressures of contemporary working life. Her qualifications include coaching, management, training, research and counselling. She is an EMCC Accredited Coach at Senior Practitioner level and a Senior Accredited Counsellor with NCPS.
Dr. Agatha Nortley-Meshe
Facilitator & Events Lead
Agatha is a facilitator and mentor on some of our leadership development programmes. With her practical insights and relational approach, she supports leaders to translate learning into actionable behaviours, fostering confidence, accountability, and inclusive leadership.
She also leads our Women of Colour in Leadership events and community, creating vibrant, psychologically safe spaces where female leaders connect, reflect, and champion each other’s growth. Agatha inspires participants to challenge themselves, share knowledge, and elevate their impact.
Francis Akwensivie
Volunteer Mentor
As a mentor, Francis Akwensivie brings to the table not only his impressive 18-year career in Project Engineering and Management but also a wealth of experience across diverse industries, including oil & gas, chemical manufacturing, and renewable energy. His mentoring style reflects a genuine commitment to fostering growth and development in others.
Francis is known for his patient and encouraging approach, providing valuable insights and guidance to help mentees navigate their professional journeys. Recognised for maintaining composure under pressure, he excels in helping others overcome potentially challenging situations and setbacks.
Mentees benefit not only from his technical expertise but also from his leadership acumen, learning how to navigate complex projects and teams successfully. Francis’s mentoring relationship goes beyond imparting knowledge; it’s about nurturing the next generation of professionals and empowering them to thrive in their respective fields.
Throughout his career, Francis has played a pivotal role in global teams dedicated to developing Floating, Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) facilities. His proficiency lies in delivering engineering solutions for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of such facilities, fostering seamless collaboration with internal departments and external stakeholders. His track record includes the successful delivery of multiple major innovative projects in upper tier COMAH sites.
Francis’s leadership prowess is evident in his role as the driving force behind a team tasked with developing a Safety Report for a Gas Processing Facility and overseeing the review and update of the Safety Case for an FPSO. This involved meticulous alignment with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Vince Pizzoni FIChE CEng
Facilitator, Leadership Development & Networking for Impact
Vince is a globally recognised facilitator, speaker, mentor and leader in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, with a distinguished career spanning over 40 years in executive and board-level roles across blue-chip companies such as ExxonMobil, Suez, V. Ships, Nalco, and P&G. He has dedicated his career to inspiring and mentoring future generations from schools to boardroom – focusing on STEM, Engineering, Tech, and Energy.
Vince’s extensive network and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion position him as a key facilitator of leadership success. He serves as a Trustee and Non-Executive Board member for organisations including Male Allies UK, the Women in Engineering Society, Female Leaders in STEM, POWERful Women, and MyBigCareer, which provides career guidance to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. He also mentors top businesswomen from Ukraine through the Progressiya 2024 initiative and supports women in tech through Cajigo.
Recognised for his global impact, Vince has received several prestigious awards, including the Davidson Medal 2024 from the Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) for leadership in mentoring, the TechWomen100 Award 2024 for Gender Balance, and the Men as Allies Award 2024 from the Women’s Engineering Society.
