Coaching is one of the most effective ways of developing, supporting, and retaining talent. Platinum’s coaching solutions are designed to fit the needs of each individual and organisation. We therefore offer a variety of solutions:-
We know that the strength of a good coaching relationship lies in the “chemistry” between the coach and the coachee. We therefore offer a free chemistry consultation with each potential client.
Research by the International Personnel Management Association (IPMA) found that ‘training on its own increases productivity by 22%’, whereas combining it with coaching increases productivity by 88%.
Testimonial
“I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude, as well as to reflect on the invaluable coaching sessions we’ve shared.
It may sound cliché, but the journey through our coaching sessions has been both enlightening and enriching. The knowledge and wisdom you’ve imparted have been instrumental in my professional development. Each session has left me with actionable insights that I’ve actively integrated within my team and through the broader business. The noticeable improvements in team morale and their responsive engagement are a testament to the effectiveness of the strategies we’ve explored. The confidence and pride that stem from these positive changes have further motivated me to delve deeper into these practices.” – Executive Office Manager
To find out more information, please contact Deborah.ackland@platinum-ts.co.uk
Marion Coles
Senior Consultant and Performance Coach
Marion is an experienced learning and development consultant who specialises in organisational change management and personal development. She has extensive experience in restructuring secretarial and support resources, supported by training and market recognised qualifications, to provide first class efficient and effective support services within the legal and commercial sector. It was with this unique experience that she became a consultant, and has since worked with many of the UK’s top law and corporate firms during major change, helping them to improve working practices and develop their people to work effectively and efficiently.
Marion’s experience gained approval for Platinum Training Solutions to offer ILM qualifications in Management and City & Guilds Certification in Office Skills.
Marion is an RSA qualified teacher and assessor of office administration and management skills.
Deborah Ackland
Senior Consultant and Performance Coach
Deborah is a senior partner in Platinum Training Solutions having founded the Company in 2004.
An experienced learning, development and change consultant, Deborah provides a pragmatic yet passionate approach when assisting organisations who are looking to deliver innovative solutions to enhance and improve business productivity.
She has an outstanding appreciation of the issues faced by commercial organisations and law firms having previously been employed in business service and management positions. She has subsequently worked with a wide variety of high profile organisations – this combined experience has enabled her to consistently deliver positive outcomes for clients, meeting the expectations at both senior and junior levels.
Deborah has overall responsibility for the management, design and development of Platinum’s Institute of Leadership & Management (“ILM”), Business Skills and IT accredited programmes. In addition Deborah oversees the account management and customer support for all of Platinum’s UK Testing Centres.
A regular speaker at legal and commercial networking events, Deborah also holds qualifications in law, management and coaching and is a PRINCE 2 Project Manager, PRISM® Practitioner and Institute of Leadership Facilitator/Assessor.
