Helen Ashton

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Diploma in Training Management

Helen is a qualified, skilled and popular trainer who understands the need to make learning an enjoyable experience without losing focus on the objectives. She works in partnership with clients to develop systems and deliver dynamic interactive interventions that link individual performance to the achievement of organisational objectives.


Areas of expertise - supervisor and management team development, team and personal development including managing difficult people, time management, presentation skills, train the trainer, manual handling, customer services, assertiveness, interpersonal and communication skills.

What People say about her as a facilitator

As to the attendance management courses that you ran with us in Northampton - well, we really did take them away and use the lessons learned to improve our management of lateness and absence. One of the consequences (I think!) is that our staff turnover has dropped to the lowest in the Group, because our managers are learning to treat people as people. Do keep in touch and keep up the good work!!

I have to say that my various contacts on last week's SDP course said how much they had enjoyed their time with you - which shows that you haven't lost your touch!
James Freeman | Managing Director| Stagecoach UK Bus

I just wanted to say thanks v much for your support and work at our team building event. It was well received and much appreciated.

Your innovative approach was fresh and challenging according to the staff who attended
Chris Jones | England Athletics - Head Of Marketing & Strategy

Helen is the epitomy of professionalism. Her courses and one-to-one interactions with staff, at whatever level, are always highly praised and well-received.

We usually employ Helen when working our way through difficult organisational times and when individual support and attention is crucial. People leave sessions with Helen with a realistic but challenging action-plan, designed to help them move forward positively in addressing their personal goals; and providing the organisation with support in handling what can be difficult people issues.

John Davey | Ministry of Justice - Learning and Development Team Leader, London

Very Approachable, Loved the toys and sweets on the desk, I didn’t expect that, but it was great. Helen was easy to listen to, and the tasks were good

All very good. Fun and fluid, so the interest levels was kept all day

Attention to detail and the presentation of activities demonstrated careful preparation. The day was conducted in a friendly but professional manner that retained focus on the outcomes. Issues and questions handled effectively

from away day summary evaluation Summer 2009

Clients Helen has worked with include: Stagecoach UK Bus, Virgin, Arriva, Chiltern, National Grid, England Athletics, Bourneville Village Trust, Associated Independent Stores (AIS), Conference Aston, Sheffield University, Imperial College London