Claire Haigh, Co-Founder Collaborate Out Loud 

Claire is a social innovator, collaborator, researcher and speaker who is passionate about helping people, organisations and communities work together to create meaningful and lasting change. As Co-Founder and Director of Collaborate Out Loud CIC, she creates simple, social spaces where collaboration, learning and innovation can thrive, enabling people to tackle complex challenges and turn ambitious ideas into action.  

With nearly two decades of experience spanning local government, health systems, leadership development, organisational transformation and place-based change, Claire has built a reputation as a trusted facilitator, strategist and systems thinker. Her career has included leadership roles across local government and regional public sector networks, giving her extensive experience in bringing diverse partners together around shared goals and collective impact.  

Claire is recognised for her ability to connect people, ideas and possibilities. Combining research, practical experience and a deep commitment to relational leadership, she helps organisations navigate complexity, strengthen collaboration and create the conditions for sustainable change. Whether facilitating conversations, designing collaborative approaches, coaching leaders or shaping strategy, she brings curiosity, creativity and a strong belief in the power of relationships to drive progress.  

A respected thought leader in social innovation, collaborative leadership and systems change, Claire regularly writes and speaks about the human dimensions of transformation. Her work explores how learning, trust and meaningful relationships can unlock better outcomes for communities, organisations and public services, helping people move beyond traditional ways of working and towards more connected, purposeful and impactful approaches.