Claire Carpenter is an experienced speaker and facilitator who helps leaders, founders and communities explore the realities of leadership, collaboration and social impact through engaging and practical conversations.
​Her sessions combine real-world leadership experience, coaching insight and interactive dialogue.
Claire has facilitated and spoken at international conferences including GCUC, Coworking Europe and Coworking Spain.
See Claire in action
Highlights from Claire’s speaking and facilitation work at conferences, leadership events and industry gatherings.
Interactive roundtable discussion session, facilitated by Claire Carpenter
Facilitating discussions with community hub leaders.
Claire Carpenter speaking on a panel at the Coworking Europe 2023
Interactive roundtable discussion session, facilitated by Claire Carpenter
"Her workshops at the Coworking Europe conference are legendary. I’m still amazed by her energy and capacity to engage people."
Robert Faulhaber.
Interested in inviting Claire to speak or facilitate? Get in touch to explore upcoming opportunities.
Claire’s Facilitation Style
Claire is known for creating thoughtful, engaging sessions where people feel comfortable sharing ideas and learning from each other.
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She brings warmth, quick thinking and practical insight to conversations, helping participants connect with each other while keeping discussions focused and productive.
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Her facilitation blends structure with flexibility, allowing space for real dialogue while guiding groups towards meaningful outcomes.
What Claire Can Contribute
Conference Speaking
Claire speaks at conferences and leadership events, sharing practical insights from over 30 years of experience in leadership, entrepreneurship and community building.
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Her talks explore leadership challenges, collaboration and the evolving world of work.
Workshop Facilitation
Claire designs and facilitates interactive workshops that help participants reflect, exchange ideas and develop practical insights.
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Sessions often include dialogue, reflection exercises and creative facilitation methods that bring learning to life.
Panel Moderation & Event Hosting
Claire moderates panels and hosts event conversations, helping speakers and audiences engage meaningfully.
She creates an atmosphere where participants feel comfortable contributing while keeping discussions focused and energising.
Jean-Yves Huwart
Founder, Coworking Europe
"Claire is one of the most knowledgeable people in Europe in the field of people community building and human relations facilitation. She has an outstanding experience in the field of coworking management. Her ability to navigate all international ecosystem and to understand local specificities is unique."
Topics & Conversations Claire Facilitates
Claire frequently works with organisations exploring:
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• Leadership and the entrepreneurial journey
• Building communities and coworking ecosystems
• Strategic placemaking and economic regeneration
• Developing organisations and projects that create social impact
• Learning from failure and navigating leadership challenges
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Sessions often combine storytelling, reflection and interactive discussion.