Alston Hall

NICKI BURKE

Nicki has a BSc (Hons) in Human Psychology and City and Guilds in Adult Learning and Basic Skills. She was a manager and trainer in the transport and distribution industry before working in adult and community education within further education colleges and prisons.

Nicki’s main role within the team is as Alston Hall’s Community Learning Organiser; however Nicki also delivers team development, communication and management training.

IAN SALT

Ian has a Masters Degree in Human Resource Development from South Bank University and a Diploma in Training Management from Wigan & Leigh College, backed up by many years of consultancy in industry and commercial companies.

Ian runs a successful consultancy business offering bespoke management and staff training to commercial companies, SMEs and the voluntary and community sector. For some years Ian has specialised in developing team and individual performance through behavioural awareness programmes. Ian has also worked on regional and national substance abuse rehabilitation programmes.

NICK HARRISON

Nick has a Bachelor Degree in Education from St Marks St Johns College in Plymouth. He has certification in DISC behavioural profiling, multiple personal safety course accredited through Lancashire Constabulary and industry specific sales trainer courses.

Nick’s main area is human behavioural training, focused on sales, conflict resolution, and team development. He has also delivered customer experience, leadership, management, stress management and assertiveness training. Nick has over 20 years experience, working with large multi site organisations in retail, NHS, hotels, museums, as well as schools, universities and start up businesses

JANET BROUGHTON

Janet has an MA in Post-16 Education and Training Policy from the University of Sheffield, a PG Dip in Education Management and an HND in Management for Manchester Metropolitan University.

Janet has management and training experience in industry, the public sector and as a business proprietor. Janet uniquely combines this experience with her skills and qualifications as a Life Coach and Holistic Therapist.

Janet’s special interest is Well-Being and Stress Management in the Workplace.

BOB TIDMAN

Bob has a Masters Degree in Education from Liverpool University, a Diploma in Phys Ed. from Loughborough College, a Diploma in Adult Education and a Cert. Ed. from Nottingham University.

Bob’s main role within the team is to organise the Alston Training & Development Programme. In addition, Bob has wide experience delivering Retirement Planning courses. Clients include borough councils, civil service departments, teachers groups, BNFL and Lancashire County Council

MARGARET WALTON

Margaret has a PhD in which she researched the subjective experience of regular exercise participation. She is a Master Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming. She also works extensively in the fitness industry.

Margaret’s specialist areas on the team are around the ‘soft’ skills topics, including interpersonal communication, coaching, team building, personal change, self management and self development. Margaret works with both public and private sector clients in a wide range of contexts.

PAUL WATSON

Paul has been in the Learning & Development sector for some 30 years, previously as Training Manager for FAD’s Stores, Sainsburys and is now Director of In-Fusion Learning & Development Ltd. Paul is a Member of the ITD, he is licensed to deliver, score and give feedback on MBTI, SDI, MTRi, Belbin and Management Roles.

Paul’s main focus is on Behavioural and Performance Management within organisations. Clients include, J Sainsburys, AXA Insurance, Lancashire County Council and Direct Travel Insurance.

VEDA BANKS

Veda has a Masters Degree in Counselling Studies together with Post Graduate Certificate & Diploma in Counselling. Veda is also a member of the British Asscoiation of Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Veda specialises in Assertiveness and Confidence Building workshops but has also delivered courses in stress management for commercial companies. In addition, Veda is specifically qualified to provide ‘Divorce & Separation’ workshops.

JANE WIGNALL

Jane has a range of training skills and qualifications including level 4 Coaching Skills, Adult Guidance, Life Coaching, Motivational Interviewing and Mentoring.

Jane has a special interest in helping women return to work through a ‘Women on Work (WOW) course aimed at women who have reached the stage where they are ready to enter or re-enter the job market in a full time, part time, self employed, casual or voluntary capacity. Jane also offers ‘Life Coaching Courses.