Clarity & Confidence Grow in Community

After the leap comes the journey

Once you step out of corporate life, you realise independence doesn’t mean doing it alone.

The Meaningful Work Collective is a global community for independent impact professionals - consultants, coaches, advisors, writers, and creators - all building meaningful, sustainable portfolio lives. With members in cities across 10 countries -from Toronto to Singapore, London to San Jose — the Collective brings together independent professionals building meaningful work around the world.

We’re united by purpose and curiosity: a shared drive to use our experience for good, and a desire to keep learning, evolving, and finding better ways to work.

This isn’t networking.

It’s real people having meaningful conversations about the work they do and the lives they’re creating.

Small by design, the Collective is a trusted community where ideas spark, connections deepen, and work feels more human.

We gather in Circles - small, intentional groups built around shared interests and curiosity.

Each Circle offers space for real conversation, shared learning and gentle accountability to explore ideas, challenges and growth together.

Themes evolve naturally, shaped by the people in the Collective from starting a writing practice or designing a portfolio life to moving into coaching or creative pursuits.

How We Connect

Small Groups

One to One Meaningful Conversations

At the Touch of Button

Alongside our group spaces, members also connect one-to-one to share stories, exchange ideas and support each other through real questions and moments of change.

These conversations often spark new collaborations, lasting partnerships and the quiet assurance that none of us are walking this path alone.

Between sessions we stay connected through a WhatsApp Group, a space for sharing questions, resources, opportunities and everyday reflections from life off the default path.

It’s a simple way to keep momentum when working independently, with a circle of brilliant peers who get you and the work you’re here to do, right at your fingertips.

Is this right for you?

You are a senior professional with at least two decades of experience in your chosen field, dedicated to using your expertise making a difference in the lives of others

You are working independently following a corporate career, and looking to strengthen and scale your work and impact, and diversify your portfolio

You are looking for a community of like-minded changemakers who value meaningful connections as an opportunity to learn, share, collaborate and innovate.

Find your people.

The Collective is a small, trusted community for independent professionals building meaningful work together.

If you’d like to learn more or join the next intake, let’s connect.

Get in touch at ian@meaningfulworkcollective.com