Who we are
The Empowerment Drive is a welcoming space designed to help people reconnect with their true selves during pivotal moments in life. Through tailored workshops and consultancy services, we support individuals and organizations to communicate with clarity, power, and purpose.
Our confidence training programs draw on centuries-old theatrical techniques—voice work, character development, and physical presence—to provide tools rooted in simplicity, weight, and action. Whether you’re navigating career transitions, seeking executive presence, or building foundational confidence, our courses are personalized to your objectives, creating meaningful strategies that drive you forward.
Beyond individual transformation, we partner with international development organizations to design empowerment programs that advance gender equality and social inclusion. From building communities of confident participants to delivering bespoke consultancy for global initiatives, The Empowerment Drive helps people and programs reach their full potential.
Our Team
Matthew Cooper
Matt brings to the fore his experience in the advertising industry as well as key skills he developed with ENO Operaworks. He has worked at several award-winning companies before transitioning to the hospitality sector as a confidence trainer in universities. His diverse career has centered on performance and collaboration with various clients. Through these different guises he has worked with an array people and clients. He has a unique take on confidence and preparing for your own ‘performance’. Matt focuses on helping individuals discover their strengths and overcome barriers through dynamic stress management techniques.
Katie Clancy-Cooper
Katie specialises in private sector and market systems development with a particular focus on Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) within market systems. She is experienced in working with teams to support problem solving and the development of practical strategies to deliver change. Over the last 15 years, Katie has advised and managed the design, implementation and evaluation of large private sector programs, primarily across Sub-Saharan Africa. She also brings extensive experience as a researcher, having contributed to research on market systems analysis, and written papers on market linkages and Aid for Trade.