About
A Quiet Shift is a strategic readiness and leadership advisory, founded on Gubbi Gubbi Country, Sunshine Coast, Queensland.
It exists to support meaningful, purpose-led work, by strengthening how decisions are made, conversations are held, and responsibility is carried when things become more complex.
I’m Louisa Smith, founder of A Quiet Shift
I’ve spent many years working in and alongside purpose-led and community-focused organisations, including in senior executive and board roles within national not-for-profit settings.
My work has centred on strategy, leadership, communication and partnerships — often in environments carrying significant emotional, operational or reputational complexity.
I’ve seen first-hand how organisations can be deeply committed to impact, yet quietly stretched by growth, scrutiny or responsibility that arrives faster than internal capacity can adapt.
What I bring is not urgency or noise, but steadiness
slow things down enough to see what’s really going on
make sense of complexity without oversimplifying it
navigate difficult conversations with clarity and care
move forward in ways that support both people and outcomes
I’m known for helping people:
Much of my work happens upstream of strategy or action — supporting leaders and organisations to understand their readiness, align leadership and culture, and attend to what matters before choices are locked in or strain builds.
Who this work suits
I work best with leaders and organisations who value thoughtful decision-making, clear communication and sustainable ways of working — particularly in contexts where the human and reputational stakes are high.
A Quiet Shift exists to support meaningful work without asking people to carry more than they should.
