Our People

Jane Fisher, Founder, Fresh Perspectives.

“I suppose I’m an academic if you take a world view. Sciencey, even.

But if you look a little closer, and properly, I’m just an outdoor girl. I always was. Craving doing exactly what I want to do, exactly when I want to do it – outdoors.

Here’s where my love of the outdoors comes from.

25 years in senior teaching and governmental roles were rewarding and nourishing in so many ways. But the claustrophobia was real. ‘Jane’ disappeared. So, I left it all behind. I downed tools. I escaped!

And now, for over a decade, I have fused a love of world class organisational and individual development with a love of geology, geography and endless fresh air – and fresh thinking. For me, and for the people and the businesses I help.

Being outdoors changed me. I realised that the clutter of my day-to-day was holding me back. And I realised that opportunities were passing me by.

For opportunities are like rainbows. Amazing. Spontaneous. Often beautiful. Yet disappear in an instant. I made the decision, and the change, to never miss another.

With a health scare in 2024, never missing another opportunity was underlined. And Fresh Perspectives was born.

So, the claustrophobia is behind me now. And it’s behind every single one of the people I work with too.

I, and they, have come to realise that when it comes to big-picture business and personal progression and growth, you can’t see anything, until you remove everything. And get outdoors!”

What our clients say

Mike Hall, Owner of MJH Art Studio Ltd
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“Working with Jane has been a breath of fresh air – quite literally! Her outdoor, walk-and-talk coaching makes a huge difference. Instead of feeling boxed in around a table, and let’s be honest sometimes awkward eye contact making conversation tougher, by walking side-by-side it simply creates a natural style that clears your mind and helps you think and speak more freely. It’s amazing how ideas just seem to flow when you’re moving. I’d highly recommend Jane to anyone looking for a fresh, effective approach to coaching.”
Nick Ivel, Chair of Xsem Board
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Not shying away from potential conflict, Jane confidently challenged the status quo and our thinking. She guided the company along an alternative and more engaging path that empowered colleagues at all levels within the organisation, encouraging them to contribute their ideas for improvements and to embrace the changes.
David Dyson, FD at Mint Projects Ltd
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Jane’s style is refreshing, using the outdoors as her canvas for leadership development. Her input has indeed transformed our approach to our business, enabling us to think differently, to identify opportunities and really make things happen!