The perspective behind the work

After more than 30 years leading teams across business, international NGOs and multicultural environments, I came to a simple realization: the most complex organisational challenges are rarely strategic. They are profoundly human.

I believe lasting transformation begins when people feel safe enough to think differently, speak honestly and act together.

For me, this also requires compassion from leaders - not as softness, but as the capacity to remain connected to people while facing difficult realities.

That realisation led me to psychology, group dynamics, coaching and somatic practice — not as separate disciplines, but as complementary ways of understanding how people, teams and organisations respond under pressure.

Today, through trust2dare, I help leaders, teams and organisations trust enough to dare again.

Eric Servat
Founder, trust2dare - Independent Director

Experience across systems, cultures and change

• International institutions and NGOs
• Humanitarian and development organisations
• Impact investment and mission-driven enterprises
• FMCG and consumer goods
• Luxury brands and international retail
• B2B organisations and professional services

This diversity of experience enables trust2dare to recognise leadership, governance and organisational patterns that often remain invisible from within a single industry. 

That is precious for navigating complex, international and cross-cultural transformations.