I recently attended the Art of Conversation and I can honestly say – mind blown. I’d say I’m not bad at conversations but the insights this has given me will ensure my future conversations are bigger, better and aim for a win, win. Ali keeps the energy high and her knowledge and experience brings all of this to life. Would highly recommend.
Tracy Carpenter
Director
We have worked with Purple Pebble People since 2014, their work with us has made a significant difference to our business. Ali and the team have delivered a Leadership Development programme to our middle managers; and facilitated specific team development off-site events which support improved ways of working. At a senior level Ali has also been engaged with coaching individuals in the team who have a specific personal or team goal. Ali and the team bring the right blend of knowledge, challenge, coaching, and fun, which we have found supported team performance improvement and behavioural changes, specifically aligned to our company vision. If you are looking to engage a company to work with the potential in your people then I would recommend Purple Pebble People.
Kevin Barnes
Factory Manager
Ali from Purple Pebble People was just brilliant to work with. She got right to the heart of our family business set-up and supported us as we unravelled a future structure and way forward for our company.
Emma Holling
Managing Director
Ali is amazing to work with. She has been a great support to me over the past few years. We have worked on a number of different areas, helping me improve my confidence, raise my self-awareness and helping me become a better leader.
Alison Woodcock
Head of Operations
I wanted some time for me. I wanted some time where I could reconnect with what values and beliefs I had and take time to explore these areas, instead of constantly rushing.
My sessions with the lovely Ali as part of the Art of Conversation really helped me to tune back into those feelings, the natural curiosity about others and how we all “tick”.
And to know that I can be my true self and build powerful connections in a world which is so often all about the superficial. Loved it, recommend it. Do it!
Anna McManus-Hughes
Founder
We approached Ali to support us with improving communication within the team which is even more important now we are increasingly working from home more.
Her sessions were engaging, fun, challenging and made us all think about what we can do moving forward individually and collectively.
The feedback from the team after the sessions has been really positive and it has been great to see the impact of the sessions throughout the business.
Chris Elliott
Managing Director
I joined the Art of Conversation to revisit and refine my communication skills. I felt that in a busy, hectic and distracting world, that I wasn't really focussing in and maximising the conversations I was having. I wanted to develop a deeper sense of connection with those I was interacting with. The Art of Conversation sessions created a safe space for me to share my thinking around the conversations I was having, to hear the thoughts and experiences of others and to see some fantastic models and tools that I am mindful of now when having conversations. I have become much more attuned to others. Thank you Ali
Anna Masheter
Founder
Ali and I worked together at International Personal Finance over a period of 18 months during which the whole business was going through a period of global transformational change. Ali played a key part in supporting teams across Europe and Mexico to adopt best practice in their approach to transformational change, leadership development and training. She is not only an expert in her field, but an energising, caring, team player who quickly gains the respect of those that she works with. I love her positive outlook and dedication to making a difference. She always manages to bring an element of fun, creativity and professionalism to her work, infecting those around her with optimism.
Alison Leslie
Head of Organisational Development
Ali is both highly skilled and has the awareness and communication skills to match. She is an emotionally savvy business woman who has great insight and ability to see people's strengths and help teams work together more effectively.
I would highly recommend you get in touch with her for any "people" needs and after a few minutes of talking to her, you'll know what I mean.
Dee Clayton
Simply Amazing Training
We have worked with Purple Pebble People for almost 2 years now, their work with us has made a significant difference to my business. Ali has led two leadership away days for us, and also supported me and my leadership team at team away events, she has enabled us, coached us and driven us to reach new heights and deliver great results. She has given me and the leadership team a new shared confidence and helped us to communicate our vision to the wider team, and also find ways to implement better ways of working. Ali brings the right blend of fun, challenge, coaching and feedback and which we have found invaluable. She has a calm and logical coaching style that has truly connected and inspired both me and my team. I can’t speak highly enough of Purple Pebble People.
Kathy Birch
Managing Director
I wholeheartedly recommend Ali as a highly skilled Organisational Development professional, a leader in her field. Ali displays a unique ability to develop and then deliver a series of bespoke talent development programmes that empower individuals within the organisations to drive cultural and behavioural change.
As a result of Ali’s leadership development & support I have been able to significantly enhance both my own business performance and that of those working around me through employing a wide range of techniques in an appropriate manner.
Ali also happens to be one of the most fun, energetic & insightful individuals you could ever wish to work with. She has an infectious passion for what she does; inspiring confidence in everybody she works with.
Jeremy Dunn
Chief Wine Tutor
As a director of a growing business at SuperSys IT Services I am constantly looking at ways to innovate and streamline our existing business processes so we can provide the best and most efficient service possible. One area of the business however that had not previously considered however was our people development.
After attending a one to one training course with Jamie from Purple Pebble People however my eyes were opened to the importance of our people development as the business continues to grow. Jamie was quick to understand our business model and to provide us with insight in to not only the ‘why’ people development is so important but also the ‘how’ to implement this.
I would highly recommend Jamie and Purple Pebble People as with his guidance he has not only added value to our business he has also helped develop me as a person to take a different view point and approach to how situations are dealt with turning negatives in to positives.
