Preyal Dewani

Founder of Handpicked Society

Preyal is the founder of Handpicked Society ,a consultancy movement working with businesses to deliver positive impact on society, the economy, and the planet.

Handpicked Society is a values-driven consultancy agency, challenging the profit-driven culture and business model of traditional consulting businesses.

They are reinventing consulting, with an innovative business model and with values, not profit, at the core.

Preyal is passionate about all things people, culture, and change-related. Her specialism is helping businesses to create the right environment and experience, for their people to perform at their best.

Preyal has mentored

Ruby Moon

Ruby Moon is the sustainable brand that offers vibrant, high-quality, affordable swim and active wear for women who want more design, functionality & ethics.

  • Ruby Moon
  • Totnes Cinema
  • Primary Care International
  • Third Space

Preyal was able to simplify my vision with clever questioning and then define some very simple steps that helped me manage the way forward with clarity. A thousand buzzing thoughts streamlined into a concise plan of action – I thoroughly recommend.  

Jo-Anne Godden, Managing Director, Ruby Moon

Preyal has mentored

Totnes Cinema

Totnes cinema is a small independent run as a social enterprise in the south west of England.

  • Ruby Moon
  • Totnes Cinema
  • Primary Care International
  • Third Space

Preyal was able to step in quickly with an accurate analysis of a challenging time for our business, support and encourage my thought processes and outline straight forward actions as the next steps. I wish I could have her sitting on my shoulder in future meetings.  

Jane Hughes, Founder, Totnes Cinema

Preyal has mentored

Primary Care International

Primary Care International works with partners to strengthen the primary healthcare workforce and the systems around them, with a particular focus on Non-Communicable Disease care. By 2025 we aim to reach 25,000 healthcare workers globally, caring for 7 million people. We will do this through training, education and consultancy.

  • Ruby Moon
  • Totnes Cinema
  • Primary Care International
  • Third Space

Preyal listened carefully and asked insightful questions. She was able to draw some really useful parallels between her work and mine, and shared very relevant and practical examples of what has worked well for her in the past which I can apply in my work.  

Julia Beart, CEO, Primary Care International

Preyal has mentored

Third Space

Third Space run a cafe that helped regenerate a “lost” city neighbourhood and doubles as a space and catalyst for community initiatives.

  • Ruby Moon
  • Totnes Cinema
  • Primary Care International
  • Third Space

How much can a one hour conversation achieve? A lot when it’s with Preyal. She assessed the ground quickly and planted the right seeds to move my thinking along. I had paper to jot down helpful concepts but I ran out. Preyal is a great thought catalyst.

Sean Mullan, Founder, Third Space

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