About us
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We are a diverse and dynamic team driven by a passion for understanding people, shedding light on intricate issues, and helping individuals and organisations grow by making better decisions.
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Together, we form a rich tapestry of knowledge and experience from fields such as management, cultural industries, education, philosophy, and history. This variety of perspectives allows us to explore problems in open-ended, innovative ways.
At the heart of our services is thoughtful dialogue. We engage in collaborative, methodical evidence-based inquiries that foster insight and drive profound transformation.
In an increasingly complex world, clarity is more valuable than ever. But our mission goes beyond offering sensible advice. We aim to empower people with the core skills and practical knowledge they need to navigate a wide array of personal and professional challenges.
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“Science is organised knowledge. Wisdom is organised life.”
Immanuel Kant
Meet the team
Sissi Hamann
Consultant, and counsellor
Sissi majored in Sociology and Art History at Hood College, holds an MA in Philosophy from Manipal University, and is a certified philosophical counsellor by the American Philosophical Practitioners Association. She has walked in various professional paths, from project development to academic and cultural management, where she has often occupied senior leadership positions and engaged in data-driven process optimisation, programme management, and overall strategic transformation. She has worked for and with notable organisations such as the British Council, Yanacocha, Cálidda, Scotiabank, Apoyo, Fundación Telefónica, Fundación Wiese, Teatro La Plaza, MALI, Escuela Nacional Superior de Bellas Artes del Perú, UCAL, UARM, and PUCP. Throughout these experiences, she has guided hundreds of students and colleagues through decision-making processes, helping them untangle the threads of their thoughts and tackle challenges in both their personal and professional lives.
Matteo Culotti
Consultant and counsellor
Matteo majored in History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies at La Trobe University, obtained an MA in Eastern Classics from St John’s College, an MA in Philosophy from Manipal University, and started doctoral research at PUCP in 2019. He has worked at leading academic and educational organisations in the US, India, Australia, and Peru. He has held the position of Head of the Department of Humanities at Hiram Bingham School for many years and currently teaches at PUCP. Having taught everything from Theory of Knowledge and Economics to Social Anthropology, Buddhist Philosophy, and the History of Technology, he is a highly flexible thinker adept at coming up with creative solutions to complex problems—be they practical or conceptual. Matteo has a longstanding interest in the potential impact of disruptive technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and extended reality. An APPA-certified philosophical counsellor, he has been advising students, professionals, and organisations for nearly twenty years.
Lucy Ralph
Consultant
Lucy has over fifteen years of experience in the management of cultural programmes and the facilitation of capacity-building initiatives worldwide. With an academic foundation from SOAS, University of London, she presently leads the British Council’s cultural programme portfolio in Peru and serves as the representative for the Americas Regional Safeguarding Hub, championing best practices to ensure the safety of vulnerable groups throughout cultural engagement initiatives. Additionally, she has completed intensive training on protection, accessibility, and inclusion, and is a certified trainer in all the British Council’s Core Skills—digital literacy, citizenship, collaboration and communication, critical thinking and problem solving, creativity and imagination, and student leadership and professional development. Her commitment lies in fostering safe and inclusive cultural and educational environments by drawing from her expertise.
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Michael Forsyth
Consultant
Michael is an experienced history and anthropology educator with a strong academic background that includes a BA and an MA in History from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú and ongoing doctoral studies in cultural history. With over fifteen years of teaching expertise, he offers specialised consultancy services in history, politics, culture, and ideology, with a particular emphasis on current ideological issues. Michael is committed to empowering individuals and organisations, as well as providing insights to navigate complex historical narratives and tackle contemporary challenges.
Eduardo Vera
Consultant
Eduardo’s career spans from Business Management (BSc, Universidad de Piura) to Liberal Arts (MA, St John's College) and Philosophy (MA, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú), with areas of expertise in practical philosophy and management theory. He has had firsthand experience of the unique challenges and dynamics of family businesses and higher education institutions and is passionate about sharing his vast knowledge and critical thinking skills to help organisations understand broadly, question thoroughly, and make sound decisions.