“Our team found Uplift’s guidance extremely helpful. We explored challenging issues openly. The constructive approach elicited the best from all of us. The methodology, preparation, and clear structure were terrific, leading to a deeply helpful session.”

Marco Zhang, Director of Development, Oriel College, Oxford University

“Dave understood very quickly what we needed. He was flexible in his planning and creative in the programme. Dave understands teams and has a host of interactive and engaging tools to make the most of the time available. My team instantly warmed to Dave and it was a great session. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Dave to others, or to invite him back.”

James Clarry, CEO, Justice and Care

“Thank you so much for the session today, I am so grateful for your time and for teaching us how to be better leaders and to pass this onto our teams in the UK, Ireland and France. Great session!!!”

Emily Curtis, MA HRM, Assoc CIPD, Head of People Capability, (UK, Ireland & France)

“The sessions were comprehensive, and we were provided with a useful workbook to support our thinking. We appreciated the personal style and professional facilitation, gently challenging our thinking and ensuring a smooth learning experience. Thanks to this training, I have gained further insight into my areas of strength and opportunities for growth.”

Neil Van Niekerk​​​​, Head of Learning & Development, The Trussell Trust

“Dave is a highly experienced presenter and recently delivered his second workshop of the year at The Clare Foundation. It was again very warmly received and without a doubt a great learning experience for all who attended. We are fortunate to have Dave present and we confidently recommend his style and workshop for any team aspiring to be better leaders. He is a dedicated and knowledgeable presenter, a generous all-round good person, who brought knowledge to a diverse group of leaders.”

Martin Gallagher, CEO, The Clare Foundation

“Working with Dave Jones has been an incredibly insightful experience. For us, he made innovative use of Lego for team building which not only brought our team closer together but also sparked creativity and collaboration in ways we never imagined. Dave has a unique talent for guiding discussions and fostering a positive, inclusive environment. Dave was able to keep our vision and values central to our team day. I highly recommend for any team looking to strengthen bonds and unlock their full potential.”

Paul Woodman, CEO, City Life

“I highly recommend this training course. Dave provided extensive insights into behaviour styles and management techniques at a comfortable pace. I am confident what I learned will enhance my abilities as a leader. The incorporation of LEGO was a refreshing and innovative way to gain new perspectives on our practices. Many thanks Dave!”

Stella Kubale, Head of Fundraising and Communications, Chilterns Neuro Centre

“We have had several enjoyable and highly productive sessions with Dave over the last few months. We had a glorious autumn team day in the Chilterns where we walked and talked and discovered much about how we operate as a team and how we can make what we do even more effective. Dave pitches the sessions at exactly the right note by making them enjoyable, informative and ensuring that everyone feels comfortable contributing. We look forward to working with Dave again in the future.”

Alan Divall BA (Hons) MRTPI –Director, Walsingham Planning

“Dave led a LEGO team day for us. It was simultaneously energising, deep, laugh out loud fun and very expertly delivered. Dave has a gift for connecting with all kinds of people and put us at ease, which helped us to open up to a remarkable degree. He intuitively guided the day by reacting to the responses that unfolded before him. The insights gained on that day have been of enduring value and have bonded us together as a team.”

Dave Bull, Team Rector, All Saints Church, Marlow

“At Reaching Higher we have been intentional about enhancing our culture in order to increase our effectiveness as an organisation. We chose to do this with Uplift and the Heartstyles programme.  The guys created some incredibly meaningful activities which matched our needs - what an experience it has been for our core team!”

Jordan Ignatius, Strategy and Operations Manager, Reaching Higher

"Dave was a breath of fresh air;  he was very different to other management consultants I had worked with – easy to talk to, without jargon, and flexible in adapting to our training needs. The team found him very approachable;  he managed to turn around even the most sceptical and engage them so that they benefit from and saw the value of the sessions."

Dianne Western, Director, The Landscape Partnership

“Thank you Dave for a super day! It was challenging, stretching and hopeful, so all round a great success!”

Samuel Lawson Johnson, Co-Founder, Kinrise

“I’ve been fortunate enough to have experienced coaching sessions with Dave. He created a safe informal space which really put me at ease, and during a session I had a revelation and was overcome with emotion, but at no point did I feel awkward or ill at ease. I left our chats with things to think about and put into practice. I will be calling on Dave again!

Vanessa Dodd, Heartstyles, Academy Research and Design Specialist

“Working with Dave for a few structured sessions have been really insightful and allowed me to develop and build my personal development plan. Dave has a great manor in his approach, he is a great listener but more so allows you to really get to the reasons why we do things. I have really enjoyed my sessions and thank him for his genuine interest in helping me”

Fraser Davies, KFC Europe, European Category Lead, Procurement

“Dave has a seemingly natural ability to create space for open conversation and honest introspection. He is a great listener and, with just a few astute observations and insightful questions, he is always able to facilitate my own thinking as I traverse hope, fears, and obstacles. I’d wholeheartedly encourage anyone to snap up coaching sessions with Dave.”

Dan Chalke, Founder, People