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We offer many services to our clients and specialise in delivering a unique and bespoke development process.
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9 customer reviews
Mike Farrey
I have worked with Adrian Newbery (AJ) for over 13 years in my various job functions at Andrew Page Limited, the latter being at Director Level for the past 8 years. Both of us have, on very many occasions, shared our minds on how best to hit the ‘bull’s-eye’ on current company training needs. Trust me when I tell you that this man has the absolute ability to capture, and then script, the very essence that bespoke training courses require, in order to first deliver the content in a style that captivates, and then secondly to inspire those candidates into taking real-life positive steps, post-training course, which offer tangible benefits to both company and candidate. I have always found him to be a great listener and first-class at engaging with all levels of employees. Most qualified trainers these days can deliver ‘generic’ content very well, AJ – delivers ‘bespoke’ content at a consistently high level of excellence. If you want to learn more about; Ron’s Iceberg, ‘ the quality of your questions...’ and ‘begin with the end in mind’ and how these and more can apply directly to your company’s current business requirements, you need to be talking to AJ soon. More...
Steve Frost - General Manager at LKQ Corporation
Adrian delivers fantastic and engaging training ranging from executive management coaching at senior and director level, to mid-management, consultative sales techniques over to frontline retail and external B2B sales staff. Huge depth of psychological knowledge and experienced insight presented in an entertaining, engaging and fun environment. Adrian is THE COACH - If Carlsberg did training it wouldn't be as good as AJ training. Thank you for all you have done for us so far and long may it continue. More...
Geo
AJ, as we knew him, is an outstanding individual whose energy, curiosity and keen desire to help others sets him apart. He knows how to help individuals, teams and organisations learn and move forward towards their goals and vision. He brings positivity into any environment. He doesn't talk the talk; he walks the walk! More...
Tom Wheatland - Branch Manager at Just Tyres
Worked with AJ for 5 years at Andrew Page and his training was imperative to my success in coming through the ranks as a new sales office manager to be one buddy some lean on then taking up my role as branch manager, leadership and coaching skills second to none. 121 or in groups the material, pace and his commitment to ensuring you learn and benefit really were 5* and I couldn't recommend anyone more for training. 3 out of 4 of his Sales office managers on the talent development course all had our own branches within 6 months of finishing it. More...
Martyn
Adrian Newbery makes learning within the workplace truly enjoyable. I had the honour of being a delegate at numerous courses lead by Adrian and found each session to be thoroughly engaging, highly educational and most importantly fun. His natural ability in training staff is effortless. Following time spent with Adrian, I have become more confident in my abilities and have felt empowered to take control of my career development. As such I have had the right knowledge base and belief in my leadership capabilities to easily secure a fantastic position within a leading organisation post emigrating to New Zealand earlier this year. Sadly a move to New Zealand means I can no longer benefit from the guidance and expertise Adrian can impart. More...
Jenny (Break Bulk Manager at MSC)
I first met the wacky duo of AJ and Hendo officially in January of 2017 - I was due to attend a management course provided by my employer and entered in to the sessions with some skepticism. I was the holder of a BA in business management with multiple day courses, NVQ's, practical application in my roles over the last decade and dozens of resources on how to "be" a manager - I couldn't see how these two could teach me anything I wasn't already aware of. However, it quickly became apparent that this was no standard management course. AJ and Hendo took difficult, complex and sensitive topics, breaking them down in to practical application in the workplace. Many of the topics I had studied were included, however these modules took the academic aspect of the topic and put them in to humorous anecdotes, workshops and common sense discussions around a table where everyone had to participate. I highly recommend these two for provision of my MEP and feel that it will serve those already in receipt of practical and / or academic experience with management. I hope that their courses continue for many years and the day the music playlist comes out on Spotify, I will follow! Good luck guys and all the best for the future! More...
Talal
Adrian is not only a very professional coach, he is the best consultant in Leadership programmes I have ever met. He is our senior consultant in our business, with all solutions we provide to our clients in Psychometric Assessments (Workplace, Management, Leadership and Sales), Team Development Programmes and Emotional Intelligence. We are so proud to continue in success path with Adrian to support all clients in different industries in the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. More...
Nick
Working with AJ is always a pleasure, educated, thoughtful, funny and his delving mind enables us to get to the crux of challenges and issues of the moment. I'd recommend AJ to those wanting to cut through the 'mist' of running a company, team or project. The knowledge he can bring to the table is second to none. Thanks for your continued help AJ. Cheers, More...
Sam (Head of HR and Health and Safety)
I have worked alongside Adrian over the past year in implementing a Management Excellence Programme at General Traffic. His training, mentoring and programme helped provide employees with the knowledge and confidence to think 'outside the box' and help get the best out of their staff and become more engaged themselves. I have seen a clear difference in the staff that Adrian worked with, even the most sceptical of staff that he worked with have changed their way of reasoning and have felt the benefit of his training. The feedback that I received from staff regarding the training was that he was engaging, fun and Adrian taught the staff a new way of thinking. He understands that staff are not a 'one size fits all' and adapts to the needs of the group. Thank you! More...
What do you love most about your job?
Assisting others in their personal and professional development is a privilege. You enter into a unique relationship, especially when coaching, which is unlike the usual relationships we have in life. Sharing ideas, concepts, experiences, knowledge and thinking with others generates a rich space for new thinking to flourish. I learn from those whom i am lucky enough to work with every single day as they share with me their world.
What inspired you to start your own business?
One word - variety. Running my own coaching practice and facilitating Management and Leadership courses offers me a wide breadth of industries, people, cultures and challenges. I have 30 years of experience across many market sectors and countries, travelling internationally to train and coach. All of that variety I can readily bring to bear when coaching and training.
Why should our clients choose you?
I hold a Masters in Coaching from Warwick University with Distinction and have over 30 years of experience in the personal and professional development industry. I have run Management and Leadership Training for many different organisations in the UK and around the world. As a result I have the pleasure of meeting, working with and being inspired by people from all walks of life. That experience is something it is a privilege to share and in my work I offer it freely so as it might help many others. Perhaps, dear reader, you maybe one of those who might like to share in that? If you are interested to know more let's talk and see if we click!
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes, we specialise in high calibre online learning - with many attendees tell us that experience we create is just as good as face to face training with the transfers in behaviour and knowledge outside the virtual environment. We can offer all of our services both face to face and online.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
We increased our online learning offering to the extent that we have become experts in online learning design delivery and creation.