Clarity, Strategy &

Strength for Purpose-Driven Leaders

I’ve sat in the seat – leading through scale, major pivots and succession. I know how isolating and pressure-filled those moments can be. Now, I support purpose-driven leaders with strategy, grounded insight and perspective so you can move forward with confidence.

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Hi, I’m Liz –

I started Volante to offer the kind of support I wish I’d had as a CEO navigating scale, pivots and succession.

Too often purpose-driven leaders face pressure and isolation during moments that matter most. I bring sharp, strategic support grounded in the realities of leadership – practical, responsive and shaped by experience to help leaders move forward with clarity and confidence.

With roots in Africa and a global perspective, I now work alongside leaders, boards and funders to sharpen strategy, strengthen organisations and lead through change.

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How I can help

Services

Executive Mentoring

Perspective, clarity & support

Strategic Advisory

Planning, pressure testing & change navigation

Leadership Team & Board Support

Alignment, engagement & governance

Fractional/Embedded Leadership

Hands-on guidance through transition or transformation

Funder Support

Assessing potential grantees and due diligence site visits on behalf of funders

Volante evokes movement, momentum and lift. To me, it represents what great leadership does: it helps people rise, navigate complexity, and move forward with purpose. That’s why I am committed to supporting purpose driven leaders on that journey – whether driving change from within organisations or investing in others to do so.

“Liz is a natural mentor. Being a new CEO can feel overwhelming – and Liz was my compass. She helped me stay grounded in purpose navigate pressure and politics, and she shared lots of pragmatic advice and tools. I still keep reaching out to her and seek her opinion on key topics.”
Riccardo LamparielloCEO, D-Tree
“Liz’s ability to connect her own lived experience with the leadership questions I was facing made all the difference. She offered perspective without prescription. That openness, humility, and depth of insight provided me with tangible, actionable advice and also made me more equipped to navigate my own path.”
Emily BancroftCEO, Village Reach
“Liz brings clarity and focus to complex challenges. Her strategic insight and ability to align diverse stakeholders made a measurable difference to pushing the organisation forward breaking boundaries.”
Pape Amadou GayeBoard Director, Living Goods & President Emeritus, IntraHealth International
“Liz was an invaluable resource as I was working on transition planning She generously shared her own experience including successes and challenges as well as detailed resources I could learn from Her insights helped me to avoid needless missteps and maximize our Boards time and energy.”
Jennifer SchechterCEO, Integrate Health
“Liz’s remarkable leadership has left an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to work with her. Her keen insight and strategic mindset empower her to navigate intricate challenges with ease. Liz has an exceptional ability to foster collaboration among diverse groups creating an environment where innovative solutions thrive. As a leader, Liz makes people feel seen, understood, challenged and courageous, Her presence alone inspires others to rise.”
Mphu RamatlapengFormer Board Director, Living Goods
“The transition plan Liz led was one of the most thoughtful and effective I’ve ever seen — a true masterclass in succession planning and leadership handover.”
Pape Amadou GayeBoard Director, Living Goods & President Emeritus, IntraHealth International
“Liz Jarman is singularly remarkable leader in the global development space. At Living Goods, she led over 10X growth from serving 500,000 to reaching over 6 million people, from 1 country to 3,  and to delivering over 1.5 million treatments per year. Under her leadership Living Goods committed early to digitally empowering CHWs, and today is the clear leader in this category. Under her leadership, Living Goods became a truly African organization with over 98% of our people in Africa, with headquarters in Africa and a leadership team driven by Africans. Most importantly she built a culture of deep commitment to impact and performance. She taught a whole generation of leaders what good looks like.  Let me make this easy… If you get a chance to work with her, you’re lucky indeed. Don’t think twice.”
Chuck SlaughterFounder & Board Chair, Living Goods
“Liz is a natural mentor. Being a new CEO can feel overwhelming – and Liz was my compass. She helped me stay grounded in purpose navigate pressure and politics, and she shared lots of pragmatic advice and tools. I still keep reaching out to her and seek her opinion on key topics.”
Riccardo LamparielloCEO, D-Tree
“Liz’s ability to connect her own lived experience with the leadership questions I was facing made all the difference. She offered perspective without prescription. That openness, humility, and depth of insight provided me with tangible, actionable advice and also made me more equipped to navigate my own path.”
Emily BancroftCEO, Village Reach
“Liz brings clarity and focus to complex challenges. Her strategic insight and ability to align diverse stakeholders made a measurable difference to pushing the organisation forward breaking boundaries.”
Pape Amadou GayeBoard Director, Living Goods & President Emeritus, IntraHealth International
“Liz was an invaluable resource as I was working on transition planning She generously shared her own experience including successes and challenges as well as detailed resources I could learn from Her insights helped me to avoid needless missteps and maximize our Boards time and energy.”
Jennifer SchechterCEO, Integrate Health
“Liz’s remarkable leadership has left an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to work with her. Her keen insight and strategic mindset empower her to navigate intricate challenges with ease. Liz has an exceptional ability to foster collaboration among diverse groups creating an environment where innovative solutions thrive. As a leader, Liz makes people feel seen, understood, challenged and courageous, Her presence alone inspires others to rise.”
Mphu RamatlapengFormer Board Director, Living Goods
“The transition plan Liz led was one of the most thoughtful and effective I’ve ever seen — a true masterclass in succession planning and leadership handover.”
Pape Amadou GayeBoard Director, Living Goods & President Emeritus, IntraHealth International
“Liz Jarman is singularly remarkable leader in the global development space. At Living Goods, she led over 10X growth from serving 500,000 to reaching over 6 million people, from 1 country to 3,  and to delivering over 1.5 million treatments per year. Under her leadership Living Goods committed early to digitally empowering CHWs, and today is the clear leader in this category. Under her leadership, Living Goods became a truly African organization with over 98% of our people in Africa, with headquarters in Africa and a leadership team driven by Africans. Most importantly she built a culture of deep commitment to impact and performance. She taught a whole generation of leaders what good looks like.  Let me make this easy… If you get a chance to work with her, you’re lucky indeed. Don’t think twice.”
Chuck SlaughterFounder & Board Chair, Living Goods

Podcast & Blog links

My CEO Journey: Building Culture, Driving Impact, and Leaving a Legacy at Living Goods
Opinion: Why Living Goods left the entrepreneurial model
How Living Goods Planned a Leadership Transition: Lessons on Succession Planning and Leaving a Legacy
Partnering for Impact: How Living Goods and Governments Co-Finance Community Health to Reach More Families
Reflecting on My Final Field Visit with Living Goods: Gratitude, Progress, and Hope for the Future
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