Why we do what we do

Do you know how People in Organisations want to achieve great results but often, for whatever reason, get stuck and frustrated?

Well, we remember what is was like working for some great managers and in great teams but also remember times when we weren’t managed well and worked in dysfunctional teams.  So we felt we needed to help others benefit from our experience and when people told us we were good at training and explaining things,  then we set about creating a training business that would make working life better and easier.

So that’s what we do.  We work with companies and organisation big and small to:

  • Create leaders that people will want to follow
  • Develop managers that deliver results
  • Build teams that work and play together
  • Help people cope with change and still deliver a great service

There are many things we can do if it involves people and teams but that is the essence, it’s about helping people to be better and have a better working life.

It’s not so much what we do that matters; it matters more to us what our clients and learners do after they have trained with us and what matters most is the results they get.

That is what matters and that is why we do it.

 

Vision

Leading in Learning: the most credible and trustworthy provider for developing people to thrive in a changing world.

 

Mission

To deliver what matters most; the results you get when you learn and develop with us.

 

Values

Passion: we are fired up most when we see the results you get

Integrity: your business is our business and everything we do is done with our values and your values at the forefront

Excellence: quite simply it is about doing a great job for you

 

 

 

Our Promise

To help you enhance, accelerate and embed practical and creative Learning & Development solutions within your organisation, to deliver business results.

We will not commit to anything that:

  • We cannot do to the highest standard
  • We feel will not help your business.

Our products and services

That we provide a range of events depending on what the customer needs. One size does not fit all. We provide everything from bespoke consultancy, to pick and mix (off the shelf) training to short condensed workshops. We also provide training and accreditation in coaching skills and leadership & management.

What we want our customers to say: “Wow! More than I expected. They understand me, my company and what we want to achieve. That they listen and provide me with options and routes to make our lives easier, better, more productive. They have broken down training into meaningful language and make it easy to employ. They understand businesses like us”

News


NEW: Heriott Watt University

We are delighted to announce we are now working with Heriott-Watt University to deliver the Welcome to Leadership programmes for their managers. The university has a large international presence with an ambitious strategy and we are looking forward to working with their Professional and Organisational Development team. Heriott-Watt is the latest University to join our growing list of valued customers within Higher Education and we are grateful for this amazing opportunity.

New ILM Coaching & Mentoring Programme – May 2022

Due to the ongoing success of our ILM Coaching & Mentoring Programmes, we have now scheduled in a second cohort for 2022.

The programme is already receiving plaudits and as a result we are growing our community of ILM Coaches and Mentors progressing towards an internationally recognised qualification.

Watch out also for our special preview events ‘Take Your Coaching To The Next Level’ running throughout March, April and May.

Information on the programme can be found here.

ILM Coaching & Mentoring May 2022

Contact us on:  bethecoach@noguru.net   or call 0844 873 1226

 

ILM Coaching & Mentoring September 2021

We are looking forward to starting our new cohort joining The Coaching Programme, leading to qualifications in Coaching & Mentoring from ILM at Level 5 and Level 7.

The programme begins on Friday 17th September 2021 with our ‘Coaching Foundations’ session.  All learning is done remotely, making our programme accessible wherever you are.

 

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