Hi, I’m Chared. Consultant. Facilitator. Story collector.

I make it possible for you to practice inclusive leadership & communication.

My approach is grounded in 25+ years of multilingual communication experience, research on workplace belonging, and commitment to surface underrepresented voices and overlooked perspectives.

"Communication is a force for good when it creates understanding, builds bridges and breaks barriers."

Chared Verschuur-Ballo, MA MSc (she/zij/siya)

How I help

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Inclusive leadership & communication consulting

I help organizations create thriving workplace cultures and drive meaningful social impact through tailored consulting. From inclusive leadership coaching to employee experience design and strategic inclusive communication, I offer actionable insights and hands-on guidance to ensure real results. My expertise in belonging and inclusion ensure you that your employees and audiences feel heard, seen and valued.

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Strategic internal & change communication

With over 20 years of experience, I have designed and implemented communication strategies covering internal, change and social impact (BDEI, SDGs, STEM) communication projects. I’m not only strategic but holistic! I ensure that all communication — whether internal or external — is inclusive, clear, and impactful, delivering long-lasting results. I am available on a project basis or delivery-based. Check out the possibilities below.

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Content strategy & development

I create content that tells your organization’s story in a way that resonates with your audience and drives engagement. Whether it’s developing reports, crafting articles, or designing impactful campaigns, my content is designed to create impact, strengthen workplace cultures, and showcase your organization’s values.

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Facilitation & co-creation workshops

As a certified LEGO® Serious Play® facilitator, I lead workshops that encourage participation, unlock creative problem-solving, and build team collaboration. My co-creation workshops foster innovation and inclusion, allowing all voices to be heard while developing strategies and solutions that work for your organization.

Why work with me?

When you hire Chared, you hire the whole package -- strategic yet creative. She's also always learning something new. This makes her a really good consultant! She has so much good to give!

Chared has excellent leadership and strategic communication skills. She is a very good (active) listener, which gives her the ability to provide valuable inputs. It would be a pleasure to have our paths cross again.

Chared did incredible work for me and the team over the past few months. I appreciate the initiative she took to go beyond the scope of the job description and propose a comms strategy, and her willingness to work with very little guidance or supervision and still deliver stellar work.

Chared is a true internal communication scholar with an unwavering commitment to creating inclusive environments. She has lots of good to share!

Chared has a creative mindset and she is a powerful brainstormer, which allow her to bring to the table a strong skillset of creativity, leadership & team spirit. She is a good listener is always honest with her opinions which makes her a great team leader.

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A word after a word after a word is power.

- Margaret Atwood

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The power of nuance in an age of superlatives

July 5, 2025

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Good communication goes beyond mother-tongue fluency

June 28, 2025

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