Based in the Lake District, Cumbria

Promoting Positive Outcomes

Expert Services in the heart of the Lake District National Park

A unique place to live and work

The Lakes offers an abundance of outdoor activities and a sense of awe inspired by the stunning scenery.

While many are grateful for the lifestyle, we understand there are various challenges faced by workers, employees and businesses centred around the visitor economy in particular.

With this in mind we believe in supporting the social wellbeing of employees and stakeholders to create a healthy workplace so that local businesses may thrive.

Developing skills to have better conversations means individuals feel empowered to address difficult situations in a constructive way. This in turn reduces sickness absence, increases productivity, builds lasting relationships, allows decision making and adds value to the employer brand.

While the Lakes is our primary client base, we work remotely and are able to travel further a field to deliver face to face practice.

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Our Promise

Our aim is to offer reliable services which create long term positive outcomes for you.

We hope to build strong relationships with businesses and local enterprise to support success by elevating people to achieve their true potential.

What does HUMU mean?

HUMU (Pronounced Hoo-Moo) is taken from the two ravens of the Viking god Odin, Huginn and Muninn. These ravens represent thought and what may be perceived as memory. They are a visual representation of the self used by Odin to gather wisdom and knowledge.

Who We Are

Highly qualified and motivated professional(s)

When 'we' say we, 'we' generally mean I.

HUMU is owned by me Diane Nicholson (see photo), a qualified Mediator and outdoor enthusiast. I work as an associate with two of the largest Mediation providers in the UK and regularly deliver training, including the only Level 4 qualification in the UK for Interpersonal Mediation.

While I am kept busy with my associate and voluntary work all over the UK, HUMU aims to work with local businesses and organisations in the Lake District, Cumbria and surrounding areas.

My background, working in the prison and probation service provided valuable experience that allows a psychologically informed approach to Mediation, training and coaching. Additional qualifications in NLP, Coaching, HR and Education and Training further enhance the client experience. To find out how as well as why 'our' services may support your People and Wellbeing Strategies get in touch for a informal chat. I'm happy to come to chat in person if you are based in the Lakes and provide coffee.