What are NDA's -
and why they matter
NDAs were originally designed to protect information - not to silence people. If you design products and you're asked to sign an NDA to prevent the competition releasing the product first, that okay. If you have been bullied at work until you reach breaking point, being told you have to sign an NDA is not okay (although it is currently legal in most cases).
Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) can play a legitimate role in protecting confidential information. But they can also be misused - leaving people feeling trapped, isolated, or unsure what they can safely say.
At Change The Chat, we help individuals and organisations navigate NDAs with clarity, compassion, and accountability. Our aim isn’t to tear up contracts, although we've worked with women who have done just that. We exist to break the culture of silence that allows harm to continue.
Practical, confidential support when you feel stuck
For individuals
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Individual guidance: Understand your rights, explore safe next steps and regain your voice.
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Emotional support: Talk through what’s happened in a confidential, non judgmental space.
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Recommend your workplace to us for support on how to use NDAs fairly.
For organisations
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​Workplace consultancy: For organisations, we help review NDA policies, promote ethical alternatives and rebuild trust internally.
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Training & awareness: Workshops for HR and leadership teams on accountability and culture change.
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Audits: cultural and compliance
What to expect from our first chat
Free. Confidential.
Focused on you.
Your 15 minute call is a space to share what’s happening and explore how we can help.
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You’ll speak directly with an experienced adviser.
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You don’t need to share details you’re not ready to.
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If we’re not the right fit, we’ll signpost you to trusted organisations who can help.
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It’s about starting the right conversation, safely.
"I finally understood what I had signed and what I could say safely and to who."
Maternity discrimination survivor, 33 (Stirling)