Kate Beales
London, United Kingdom
Regions
- EMEA
Summary
Kate’s theatre career has allowed her to tour extensively, working on productions and projects throughout the UK and Japan, as well as in the US, Finland, Korea, and Lebanon. She is passionate about the arts, storytelling, and Shakespeare. She is also a novelist. As a facilitator, Kate has worked extensively with organizations throughout the world, teaching communication skills, presence, and leadership.
Training Experience
Kate’s list of Ariel clients has grown to include: Harvard University, American Express, Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, Oliver Wyman, HSBC (Duke), Citi, AbbVie, Red Hat, ASTM, Boston Consulting Group
Business Experience
Kate has been a Company Director of Square One since 2014. She is a trained mediator and conflict coach. Prior to Ariel, Kate has served as a Visiting Lecturer at London South Bank University (13 years) and is practicing conflict coach, mediator, and Restorative Justice practitioner.
Theater Experience
- Senior Facilitator and Learning Associate at the National Theatre in London since 1996
- Facilitator and trainer for The Drive Project, creating recovery through arts projects for wounded veterans and their families
- Freelance theatre director, storyteller and participatory arts facilitator working in theatres and arts organisations worldwide
- Previously worked as Associate Artist with Project Phakama
- Previously worked as Community Director of the Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond, UK
- Held the position of Staff Director, English Shakespeare Company
- Held the position of Staff Director, Deutsches Schauspielhaus, Hamburg (National Theatre of Germany)
Education and Credentials
- Master of Arts (MA) in English Literature from Cambridge University
- Master of Arts (MA) in History of Art from the Courtauld Institute of Art
- Master of Science (MSc) in Conflict Resolution and Mediation Studies from the University of London and Institute of Family Therapy
