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Laurence Barrett

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Founder Director at Heresy Consulting Limited
📍 United Kingdom

Laurence Barrett is the Founder Director of Heresy Consulting, specializing in psychodynamic and Jungian approaches to leadership and organizational development. He holds an MSc in the Psychodynamics of Human Development and an MBA, and lectures at INSEAD, Henley Business School, and the University of Cambridge. His colleagues describe him as powerful, revealing, and soft.

Laurences personal interests are deeply intertwined with his professional focus on depth psychology. He has pursued certificates in Ecopsychology and Ecotherapy, suggesting a focus on the connection between psychological well-being and the natural world. He often reflects on philosophical concepts like finding light in darkness and the importance of genuine human connection.

He is the author of two books that apply Jungian psychology to modern executive coaching, aiming to turn "leaders into people. "

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Founder Director
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview

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Persuasive

They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.
 They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions. They prefer to ensure that they are in control of the situation.

Priorities

Topics Laurence cares about

Jungian Psychology
This is the core of his entire professional identity, evident in his consultancy, academic roles, and multiple published books on applying Jungian principles to coaching.
Leadership Development
With over 25 years of experience, his work focuses on psychodynamic approaches to leadership, helping leaders and organizations navigate change and understand team dynamics.
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Career

Work history

5-2013
Founder Director
Heresy Consulting Limited
5-2012
Practicum Supervisor and Coach, Executive Masters in Change
INSEAD
2-2024
Adjunct Faculty: MSc in Coaching and Behavioural Change
Henley Business School
5-2023
Affiliate Faculty: MSt Coaching
University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education
12-2015 - 12-2016
Member: Global Leadership Advisory Board
University of Liverpool
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Education
9-2023 - 7-2024
Certificate in Contemporary Analytical Psychology and Neo-Jungian Studies
Pacifica Graduate Institute
2022 - 2022
Certificate in Ecotherapy
Pacifica Graduate Institute
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