Meet the Team

 

Annette Earl - Founder

Hello! I’m Annette, the person behind Dockleaf Conversations and everything on this website.

I fundamentally believe that every person has the right to a ‘good death’ – whatever that means for them. But for this to happen, we need to know what our options are, what choices are available to us and what actions we need to take to make them happen.

It’s a lot. Very often, we need time to think. To reflect. To discuss. 

End of Life Planning can raise questions that are not always easily answered which is why some people just find it easier to do this with someone else rather than on their own. 

So if you just need a little bit of help to take that first step, then I’m here to do that with you and that’s why Dockleaf Conversations exists. This website brings together tools, ideas and resources to facilitate meaningful thoughts and reflections to help plan and prepare for all aspects of death and end of life matters.

As with most things in life, it starts with a conversation. I would be privileged if you would allow me to join you in having this one. Thank you.

 
Photo of Annette Earl (Founder)

The Dockleaf Advisory Board

  • Nicola Combe

    MORECAMBE BAY WILLS & ESTATES

    Nicola Combe is the Director of Morecambe Bay Wills and Estates Limited, a dual-award winner at the 2021 British Wills and Probate Awards. She formed the company specifically to provide affordable documents and give back to charity. Prior to that, Nicola had extensive experience in operations management and digital projects.

  • Elwyn Smiles

    CKL CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED

    Elwyn has over 30 years of experience in corporate finance and in industry. His career highlights include working for major international banks and running his own Finance Broker business. His passion is for working with the owners of small and medium companies that are looking to grow and maximize their potential and with companies that are under-achieving and need help to move their business forward.

  • Laura Toop

    THE LOSS CONNECTION

    Laura is a grief and life coach, borne out of her experience of losing her husband, her health and her career in quick succession. She says, “Becoming a widow, before your time, is one of the most overwhelming, isolating, anxiety-ridden experiences you can go through. But, it need not be done alone. Together is, most definitely, better. You are always more than nothing and that is enough to start. “