Mandy Vinnecombe
Learning & Development Manager
I worked with Lindsay for a number of years during her time with Compass and would recommend Lindsay as an excellent facilitator of training and development interventions. In addition, she is skilled at designing events and has a knack of getting to the heart of the issue. Her approach is very much delegate focussed whilst never losing sight of the broader objective.
Dave Mills
Learning & Development Manager - Moto Services
If you’re looking for a learning professional in the true sense of the word, I would recommend Lindsay in a flash. During our time working together on various projects and forums, I found her creative, innovative and focused on the results that the intervention brings. Her insight into what makes a good L&D solution, her passion for quality and her focus to ensure she adds value, you would be hard pushed to find a more worthy contributor to your organisation.
Saesela Razvi
Orvia Group
I had the pleasure of working with Lindsay managing the set up and implementation of a new commercial project. Lindsay took the time to listen and understand the requirements, providing a very strong and well-structured piece of work. Throughout Lindsay was responsive and acted with the upmost professionalism. Thankyou Lindsay I have no hesitation in recommending her services to others.
Matt Hutchinson
Senior Business Projects Manager
Lindsay’s input to our programmes is truly transformational for us and our delegates. Acting as an external delivery partner, Lindsay is an absolute joy to collaborate with in the planning and design of programmes and workshops – she always gets to the heart of the brief and addresses the underlying challenges and issues perfectly. Her delivery is a great blend of professional and personal, drawing on her extensive knowledge and experience. I will absolutely be using Lindsay again and would not hesitate to recommend her.
Barry Crowther
Managing Director
The programme, developed for us by Cultivate, has helped us to refocus our thoughts on a way forward. The sessions were invaluable not only in helping us with the how, but also in helping the team to trust and understand each other more effectively.
Barbara McAvoy
HR Manager
We worked with Cultivate over a 4-year period developing our senior leadership team and our managers. We were always impressed by the knowledge and enthusiasm that Lindsay brought to discussions and her passion for ensuring that our business needs were met.
Buffy Sparks
Learning & Development Manager
Lindsay developed, wrote and delivered a 2 day train-the-trainer programme for my team, who can be quite a challenge. Lindsay won them over instantly and delivered an exceptionally powerful course. Her delivery is creative, hands-on and personable. My team are still using many of the tips and tricks of the trade that she covered. I would have no hesitation in recommending Lindsay to others within my network, an absolute pleasure to work with. A very inspiring Learning & Development Professional who is at the top of her game!!!
Dawn
Delegate
I know I’ve told you before, but I have so, so enjoyed my time with you. By the second session I had pushed myself beyond my comfort zone and have caught the bug 100%. I am so much more confident in my own abilities and that part of my brain that loves to learn and REALLY think, is now wide awake. Your role has been major in all of my recent development Lindsay, so thank you.
Rachel
Delegate
Since starting this programme, it has given me a greater confidence in my management style and understanding about why people react in different ways. This programme coincided with me starting a new role which included responsibility for managing a team. This has meant that I have been able to actively relate the theory we have covered in the modules to real life and use the information to identify how my team operate and how to improve my management style.
Barbara McAvoy
HR Manager
When I started working with Lindsay I quickly realised that having a coach wasn’t an easy option. She pushed me out of my comfort zone and challenged me to try new approaches to leading my team. I always felt supported and loved the impact that I started to have. It was a revelation to me and I can’t thank Lindsay enough for her patience and push which came at just the right moment in my career.
It’s funny how our careers develop. Mine began as a young sporty girl who never wanted to sit behind a desk. I went on to study leisure management and had a life changing experience working at Brathay Hall in the lake district. This was where my passion for development found its home and following several years in management roles, I eventually entered the world of Human Resources.
Over the last 20 years, I have worked with and learnt from some amazing people and I think the following sums up what I have learnt along the way:-
Cultivate was born from my love of the garden and the fusion between caring for plants and people. We know that we need to make sure that the soil is fertile and suitable for planting before we plant our seeds or seedlings. We know that they need cared for, not just in the early days but throughout their life, regularly fed and watered and even pruned occasionally.
The analogies that we can draw to how we look after our people are endless and powerful. That is how nurturing people and growing talent became our strapline.
