OurStory
Great leadership starts with better conversations
"Great leadership starts with better conversations" This is the heart of what we've been all about at Northern Value Creators since we launched in 2016.
To succeed in your leadership journey you must master that often difficult, sometimes confusing & occasionally terrifying part of your role…
You need to manage individuals, teams, other managers, stakeholders, clients, suppliers and yourself. This is all done through the conversations you have with the people you work with.
We have poured 20 years' experience working in tech and education into how best to develop leaders. We'll show you how to understand people, then re-wire your conversations to transform your meetings, workshops & reviews.
This is what westand for
We are all capable of change
Not good with people, a poor communicator, not leadership material – with the right coaching and support better leadership is within everyone's reach.
How it feels at work is important
Work needs to be enriching and regenerative. Supportive workplaces full of challenge, learning and growth perform the best.
What we say at work matters
As we progress on our leadership journey the most powerful tool we have is our voice – learn to stop winging it during important work conversations.
Meet Amanda & Simon
Teacher, Head of Operations, Head of Customer Services, Account Director, Product Manager... we've worked within tech and professional services all our lives.
Combine this hands on experience with 10 years and over 1000 hours of coaching and training; then add being adoptive parents of two neurodiverse kids.
This is how we know what we offer makes a huge difference.
Amanda & Simon Cookson, co-founders Northern Value Creators
Probably the North's longest established coaching service especially for technical leaders
Amanda
Simon
We understand the special challenges faced by experts in their leadership journey. We know leading a team isn't always easy.
We've been there!
We'd love to start a conversation and get to know you and your organisation better.
For us it's all about building relationships and partnerships through understanding and trust and look forward to our conversations.
