think like artists
work like strategists

Boutique consulting at the intersection of hospitality, art, culture, and digital strategy.

Looking for our European sister company? Lead Heart First International OÜ (Estonia)

What We Do

Six disciplines, one integrated approach.

01Art
02Books
03Culture
04Marketing Strategies
05Websites
06Social Media
Art

Art

Digital marketing for galleries, museums & artists

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Book

Book

Self-publishing support, from edit to Amazon

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Culture

Culture

Navigate Indonesia with confidence

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Marketing Strategy

Marketing Strategy

Brand, positioning & online strategy

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Websites

Websites

Design, build & launch your first website

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Social Media

Social Media

Content, management & growth strategy

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Inquire. Inspire. Impact

At Lead Heart First, we bring people, culture, and strategy together to shape meaningful projects across Southeast Asia.
From leadership development to property, arts & cultural initiatives, our work is grounded in trust, collaboration, and real human connection.



Charlotte has a background in management consulting and big pharma. She is well educated, intelligent and worldly. At the same time she is sensitive, reflective and has a big heart. She cares. Her coaching style is personal, balanced and sensible. If you are open and willing to challenge yourself, your patterns and thinking — buckle up, Cato moves you in ways hard to imagine.

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PalllmDrift CollectiveBedulu Boutique VillasEthnomusicologistHerald van der Linde, AuthorMie Rajcic, COO Greenland AirportOkkie Soebagio, Kasih Property

Global Footprint

Grounded in Bali.

Headquarters

PT Lead Heart First Consulting

Bali, Indonesia

Looking for our European sister company?Lead Heart First International OÜ (Estonia)
International client reach:
IndonesiaMalaysiaDenmarkGreenlandGermany
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Let’s Start a Conversation

Every project starts somewhere. Tell us what you’re working on, and let’s explore where we can help.

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about

Lead Heart First


Who We Are

Consulting that connects people, culture,
and impact.

Lead Heart First is a consulting practice working across leadership, culture, communication, and creative development.

We help people and organisations make ideas clearer, more relevant, and easier to bring into the world.

Our work can take many forms: from leadership and cultural programmes to strategic communication, digital presence, and new project development.

What connects them is the same starting point: understanding what is actually needed before deciding what to build.

Core Philosophy

Lead with purpose.
Start with people.

The name Lead Heart First reflects how we approach our work.

We believe good leadership is not only about strategy, performance, or direction. It is also about understanding people, culture, context, and the impact of the choices we make.

That means looking beyond the immediate task to ask better questions:

01

What are we trying to achieve?

02

Who are we trying to reach?

03

What does the situation actually require?

04

And what would make the greatest difference?

The Outcomes

Sometimes the answer is...

a new programme or strategy.

a clearer message.

a website.

Our Approach

From clarity to something tangible.

A large part of our work begins before the visible outcome.

For example, when working with founders and independent professionals on their digital presence, we do not simply start by building a website.

We first look at:

  • what a clear and relevant online presence should look like for them
  • how their business offerings should be structured
  • what information and tools are actually needed
  • and, just as importantly, what is not needed
Only then do we build

Whether that means a focused Carrd website, a more developed digital platform, a strategic communication piece, or something else entirely, the aim is the same:

To create something useful, focused, and appropriate to the person or organisation behind it.

We believe the best solutions do not have to be complicated to be effective.

Capabilities

What we work across

Our work sits at the intersection of people, culture, communication, and development.

What we work across visual
01

Leadership & Culture

Supporting leaders and organisations in navigating cultural differences, developing stronger ways of working, and creating more thoughtful environments for people.

02

Art & Culture

Developing and supporting cultural initiatives, editorial platforms, programmes, and projects that create greater connection between people, ideas, and cultural practice.

03

Marketing & Communication

Helping organisations clarify their positioning, communicate their value, and develop communication that feels relevant to the people they want to reach.

04

Websites & Digital Presence

Creating focused, professional digital presences for organisations, founders, executives, and independent professionals, with strategy and structure coming before design and development.

05

Social Media

Supporting organisations and projects in building meaningful digital communication and maintaining a consistent presence without losing sight of the bigger picture.

06

New Development

Working alongside clients and partners to shape new ideas, initiatives, and opportunities from an early stage through to something more tangible.

Our clients and collaborators come from different backgrounds — leaders and organisations, founders and independent professionals, cultural practitioners, creative projects, and people developing something new. What they tend to have in common is a need for clarity, direction, or a thoughtful partner to help move an idea forward.

Process

How we work

We do not believe every challenge needs a large-scale solution. Our role is to understand the situation, find what matters, and help create the right next step.

01

Understand

We start with the people, context, goals, and challenges behind the project.

02

Clarify

We identify what matters, what needs to change, and what can be simplified.

03

Shape

We turn that understanding into a clearer structure, strategy, or direction.

04

Create

We develop the appropriate output, whether that is a programme, communication strategy, digital presence, or another practical solution.

05

Refine

We stay attentive to what works in practice and adjust where needed.

Why Lead Heart First?

Because people and organisations are never just a collection of strategies, services, or deliverables.

There is always a human context behind the work.

We bring together strategic thinking with cultural awareness, creative development, and practical execution to help turn ideas into something that can work in the real world.

Asking difficult questions
Simplifying complexity
Building what works
The Core Point

The point is not to do more.

It is to make what matters work better.

LET'S WORK TOGETHER

Let’s start a conversation.

Have an idea you are developing, a challenge you are trying to make sense of, or something that needs a clearer direction? We would be happy to hear from you.

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digital marketing for galleries, museums & artists


What It Is

We help artists, galleries, and cultural institutions show up online in a way that actually reflects the quality of their work — with the right website, the right social presence, and a clear strategy behind both.

Everything we build for the art world is tailored. The brief, the design, the voice — none of it is templated, because your work isn't either.

Who It's For
  • Independent artists ready to take their visibility seriously
  • Galleries looking to grow their audience without losing their curatorial voice
  • Museums and institutions that need a digital presence as considered as their programme
  • Artist collectives building a shared identity online
OUR DISCIPLINES

Services & Packages

01Website
Design, build, & launch a professional home

Design, build, and launch a professional website for your art or institution.

This service is ideal for:
  • Artists building their first professional portfolio
  • Galleries needing a clean, modern website
  • Museums wanting better visibility and accessibility
  • Cultural spaces preparing for exhibitions or funding applications
What’s Included

Planning & Structure

  • Website consultation session
  • Sitemap planning
  • Content structure guidance
  • Audience alignment

Design

  • Custom website design
  • Mobile-friendly layout
  • Clean visual style
  • Typography selection

Content Support

  • Artwork organization
  • Biography formatting
  • Exhibition history layout
  • Basic copy guidance

Technical Setup

  • Domain & hosting guidance
  • Website build & config
  • Contact forms
  • Basic SEO setup

Launch Support

  • Website testing & final review
  • Launch assistance & update training
Optional Add-Ons

Online shop • Event calendar • Multilingual • Newsletter • Blog/Journal • Maintenance

Packages

FOUNDATION

Clean starting point

Best for: Artists/small galleries launching first site.

Includes:
  • 1 consultation
  • Structure planning
  • Up to 5 pages
  • Mobile-friendly
  • Artwork gallery
  • Contact form & Basic SEO
  • Launch & training
Timeline: 2–4 weeks

PROFESSIONAL

Complete digital presence

Best for: Established galleries, museums, collectives.

Everything in Growth +
  • Custom design & unlimited pages
  • Advanced navigation
  • Multilingual support
  • Event calendar
  • Advanced SEO & priority support
Timeline: 6–8 weeks
02Social Media
Content, management, & growth for cultural audiences

Content, management, and growth strategy for cultural audiences.

This service is ideal for:
  • Artists who want consistency but lack time
  • Galleries promoting exhibitions
  • Museums building community engagement
What’s Included

Strategy

  • Social media audit
  • Content direction
  • Platform guidance

Content Planning

  • Monthly content plan
  • Posting schedule
  • Campaign planning

Content Creation

  • Caption writing
  • Visual layout
  • Hashtag research

Management

  • Posting & scheduling
  • Comment/DM monitoring
  • Platform optimization
Optional Add-Ons

Photography • Video/Reel production • Paid ads • Campaign promo

Packages

FOUNDATION

Consistency without overwhelm

Best for: Starting structured posting.

Includes:
  • Audit & Monthly plan
  • 4 posts / month
  • Captions & Scheduling

PROFESSIONAL

Full management

Best for: Institutions seeking high presence.

Everything in Growth +
  • 12–16 posts / month
  • Reel/video planning
  • Community management & reviews
03Strategy
Clarify direction & positioning

Clarify your direction, positioning, and growth plan.

This service is ideal for:
  • Artists preparing for major shows
  • Galleries refining identity
  • Museums planning audience growth
What’s Included

Discovery

  • Consultation session
  • Brand & position review

Direction

  • Positioning statement
  • Messaging framework

Planning

  • Marketing roadmap
  • Visibility strategy

Documentation

  • Strategy summary
  • Action plan & recommendations
Optional Add-Ons

Full brand identity • Website strategy • Social strategy • Launch planning

Packages

FOUNDATION

Clear direction

  • Consultation session
  • Positioning review & summary

PROFESSIONAL

Comprehensive plan

  • Everything in Growth
  • Campaign planning & follow-up
04Exhibition Visual
Professional visual materials for events

Professional visual materials for exhibitions and cultural events.

This service is ideal for:
  • Solo & Group exhibitions
  • Gallery shows & Museum programs
What’s Included

Visual Concept

  • Visual direction & typography

Design Materials

  • Poster, invitation, social set

Coordination

  • Print file prep & revisions

Delivery

  • Print-ready & digital files
Optional Add-Ons

Exhibition catalogue • Press kit • Large format banners • Event assets

Packages

FOUNDATION

Essential items

  • Concept, poster, invite, digital assets

PROFESSIONAL

Full visual system

  • Everything in Growth + Catalogue & press kit
Why Work With Us
OUR APPROACH

Why work with us

01

Tailored, Never Templated

Every artist, gallery, and institution has a unique identity. We design custom solutions that align directly with your work and audience.

02

Cultural Context

We understand the art world's language. Your digital presence will maintain curatorial integrity while reaching a broader public.

03

Clear & Practical

No unnecessary jargon or overwhelming processes. Just simple, highly effective execution from concept through launch.

LET'S WORK TOGETHER

Ready to elevate your art presence?

Reach out to discuss your upcoming project, exhibition, or digital strategy.

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Privacy Policy

Lead Heart First Consulting

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

PT Lead Heart First Consulting is committed to maintaining the privacy and trust of our corporate clients, executive coaching participants, and site visitors.

01

Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when submitting inquiries through our contact forms, including your name, corporate email address, and specific details regarding your inquiry.

02

How We Use Information

The information collected is used solely to evaluate service fits, respond to strategic inquiries, schedule client consultations, and provide high-touch advisory services. We do not sell, lease, or distribute your personal data to third-party marketing brokers.

03

Data Security & Retention

We implement rigorous technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal identity and correspondence against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. Data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill operational business purposes and compliance obligations under applicable law.

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Contact Information

If you have questions regarding our privacy practices or request modification/deletion of your details, please reach out directly to our management team at [email protected].