Building Bridges: How Settle Supports Young People Leaving Care with Aimee Hardaker

In this episode, Alex speaks with Aimee Hardaker, Chief Operating Officer of Settle — a charity helping care-experienced young people move into their first homes and build independent lives. Amy shares how her creative side and love of coaching shape her leadership style, and how Settle embeds coaching principles across the organisation to provide both practical and emotional support for young people leaving care.

We explore what makes Settle’s approach unique — from teaching life skills and building confidence to fostering long-term, trust-based relationships. Amy gives an inside look at their coaching journey, including the initial assessment process, one-to-one support, and the special “graduation lunches” that celebrate each young person’s progress and success.

This conversation is a powerful reminder of how coaching can transform not only individuals but entire organisational cultures. Tune in to discover how Settle is creating meaningful change for care leavers — and how the principles of empathy, empowerment and coaching can be applied in any workplace or community.

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