ABOUT me
Dr Charlotte Labalette
Wellbeing advocate
Based in Cambridge, UK
I began my sabbatical in October 2025 after 25 years in academic research and biotech, recognising a deep need to pause, reflect, and realign my life around what truly matters. This season has allowed me to deepen my understanding of wellbeing, navigate significant transitions with greater clarity, and strengthen the practices that keep me grounded.
Here, I share the places, reflections, and artworks that have supported my own growth, from restorative gardens and peaceful churches to the cafés where meaningful conversations unfold.
These experiences, rooted in my Christian faith, have shaped the way I now accompany others through their own life challenges.
My Journey
Now
- Sabbatical since end of September 2025
- Discerning a vocation to ordained ministry within the Church of England
- Active member of the congregation of Great St Mary's Church (University Church)
- Studying for Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) practitioner and Diploma in Business Performance and Life Coaching with UKCPD
- External auditor for the Common Awards in Theology, Ministry, and Mission at Westcott House (Cambridge) including modules on Pastoral Care and Inter-Faith Awareness
- Friend of the Cambridge Drawing Society, organising the Sketch Together sessions
Past experiences
- 15 years in Academic Research and Teaching (Pasteur Institute, Institute of Biology of Ecole Normale Superieure, Cambridge University)
- 10 years of Business experience at Abcam (worked in Human Resources, Research & Development, Customer Operations departments)
- 3 years as member of the steering committee of Public Art at Cambridge Medical Campus
Education and certifications
- PhD in Oncogenesis (University of Paris, France)
- Learning and Development Practitioner Level 3 (CIPD)
- Change Management certified (Prosci)
- UK Mental Health First Aider
- TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism