“One of the best courses I’ve ever attended”

I recently  finished the four virtual sessions of Train the Trainer with Potential Unearthed. From the very first session it was engaging, fun and I have learnt so much ahead of jumping into the training in the team in the next couple of months.

From going into the first session having limited training knowledge, I ended the last session already putting into place the things we had learnt.

I would say this is one of the best executed courses I’ve ever attended! 

Thank you so much for delivering it Mike.

Amy Gandy

Pensions Administrator

Local Pensions Partnership

Bury Council – Case Study

I was one of the lead members of a project group within Bury Council, which was tasked to integrate over 350 staff from a range of services including Parks and Countryside, Leisure Centres and Civic Venues to increase the Council’s wellness offering and to increase the uptake of wellness activities to people who would not normally engage with activities.

As part of this mammoth culture change and to align leadership priorities from a variety of differing services, we asked Mike to help us with this change through leadership and management training and development as well as offering senior leaders coaching sessions. Firstly, can I state that the quality and content of the training courses and seminars were excellent.

We had over 40 senior staff attend a range of training sessions over an 18-month period to discuss leadership styles, look at performance management, communication and increase collaborative
working. The delivery of each session was received incredibly positively and the feedback we received from the teams after every session was exceptionally good with most advising that the tone and pitch of the sessions were just right.

We are still seeing the positive effect of the training sessions across the services, with all the staff and services still working very closely even within the global pandemic. I have recently taken on a new role within Bury Council as Head of Commercial Services. As we are a new group of services and I wish to replicate the results of previous integration, I have once again asked Mike to support culture change with management and leadership training as I am fully confident that the training he offers will impact on the services in a positive way.

David Caterall, Head of Commercial Services

Bury Council

“It’s no exaggeration, the training has gone down a storm!”

We’d heard a lot of good stuff about Mike and Sarah – some of our team leaders had already attended their training – so when it came to delivering training for our managers, Potential Unearthed was the obvious choice.  And we weren’t disappointed!

Having taken the time to listen and understand our needs, Mike and Sarah developed an impressive six-month programme of sessions to ensure that both new (and existing!) managers have the right tools to lead and support staff in a constantly growing and changing organisation.

In a pre-pandemic world, these sessions would have been delivered face to face, but Mike and Sarah weren’t going to let COVID get in the way and switched to online Zoom sessions.  It’s no exaggeration, but the training has gone down a storm with participants.

Mike has a fabulous sense of humour and an innate ability to engage everyone and put them at ease.  This is great given the vast range of experience within the group.  Best of all though, it’s great to hear how everyone’s newly found skills and confidence are already being put into practice.  If you want training that really does make a difference, look no further than Potential Unearthed.

Kath Johnson

NHS – Better Health MCR Ltd

“I’ve never been on a training programme that was so engaging and fun!”

“I just wanted to say thank you for delivering the management training programme. I must admit I was a little sceptical about it before I went as to whether I would be able to retain any of the information as I have mostly been talked at during other courses that I have attended. 

I don’t think I have ever been on a training course that was so engaging and fun.

You tailored it perfectly to a mix of different learning styles and I have learnt so much, not only about management, but about myself also and I honestly didn’t want it to end. Thanks again.”

Kate Costello; Market Insight Officer 

University of Salford 

“Positive and upbeat, provided some good ideas that I will use”

“Thanks Mike, enjoyed the session and some great tips from everybody.”

“Very enjoyable. Time went so quickly. Would highly recommend!”

“Positive and upbeat, provided some good ideas that I will use.”

“This was informative and enjoyable. Would be good to stay in touch with those who attended and share our experiences.”

“Some useful ideas on motivating my team – thanks Mike.”

“Useful and practical tips to keep working remotely.”

These comments were all made by delegates who attended our virtual learning session on ‘Managing a Remote Team’ , with Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.

“Mike creates sticky learning that has made a real impact”

“In my position as Learning and Development Manager for Crown Paints, I get approached by many excellent (some less so) training providers and as they reflect on my reputation within our business I am most particular in what I look for in a training partner.

Having now used Mike and his company, Potential Unearthed for a number of varied training programmes, I am delighted with the outcomes and feedback from the delegates.

The approach, tone and style that Mike brings creates sticky learning that has made real impact in the business. I would highly recommend Mike and his business as an ideal partner to meet your business training needs.”

Mark Bannister, Learning & Development Manager, Crown Paints.

“Really good interaction during the session”

“Fab session, thank you so much. Very informative and useful content.”

“Some great tips to implement in the new world of home working.”

“Really enjoyed the session, Mike kept it very light-hearted and therefore enjoyable. There were lots of useful tips.”

“Really good interaction during the session.”

“An informative and very relevant session with practical updates, delivered with a sense of humour as always! Thank you.”

“Really helpful, good ideas and made me think about some change.”

These comments were all made by delegates who attended our virtual learning session on ‘Managing a Remote Team’ , with Thorneycroft Solicitors.

“Affable, yet insightful approach”

‘Mike and I have worked together to deliver a programme to improve our relationship with our client for over two years. His affable yet insightful approach sprinkled with just the right amount of theory has allowed us to make huge progress.

There is no magic wand to cultural change, but I will continue to dip into Mike’s extensive bag of tricks.

If you know you need change or development but are not clear on what or how, I would highly recommend engaging with Potential Unearthed.’

Steve Fulcher; Relationship Management & Business Coherence

Amey PLC 

Fantastic Event Host & Speaker

‘Mike Ode is fantastic event host and speaker. We have worked with him on numerous events and he always does a superb job. Whether he is interviewing Dragons Den winners, Apprentice candidates or Olympic legends like Eddie the Eagle, Mike always hits the right tone and engages with both speakers and audience to make the most of all events.

Hitting the right balance between content and humour, we would highly recommend Mike as your next event MC!’

Helen Brady; Event Manager

Events Northern Limited