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Here’s what our clients have got to say about working with us, in three words, or more..!
“In the early stages of my career I was fortunate to work for progressive employers (incl. WWP and i-level) who recognised – invested in – the development and maturation of their digital staff.
As part of my development Bec (Helen Tiffany) provided me with a fantastic toolbox of interpersonal and professional skills which have been invaluable as I have made the transition into management and business leadership – from employee to employer.
In particular I have appreciated the extra-curricular support and coaching that Helen has given me, not just in those early stages of our career, but she has remained a trusted advisor to me – and to my business, now that I have a vested interested in getting the most out of digital talent as a digital business services provider. She has fantastic empathy and coaching skills but perhaps more importantly she is able to straddle the fence of employer and employee, in order to get the best results for both.
Bec Development really have their fingers on the pulse when it comes to identifying – and helping to tackle – some of the challenges that employers face with nurturing and retaining digital talent. Bec recognises that a company’s ability to maximise its return from its digital talent has – and will continue to have – a direct impact on their bottom line, as digital becomes an increasingly important revenue growth tool for brands and businesses.”
Amanda Davie,
Digital consultant and founder of Reform, a management consulting firm for the digital age
“I got so much out of Helen’s workshops. She really understands the editorial process and the kinds of personalities that go into making up a magazine. She didn’t allow us to fox her either; she’s seriously sharp and was always one step ahead. We were deeply sceptical of the idea of an HR-type person coming in to sort out any issues – what would she know about editorial? But I’d say we emerged a much more productive, competent and happy team as a result.”
Emma Roach,
Managing Editor, Gramophone
“I have completed the full MDP as well as Training to be a Trainer. Both of these courses were extremely engaging but also very tailored. BEC provide the opportunity to stray from convention by skewing each course to perfectly match the requirements of the candidates on each course to suit their business needs. As the sessions are very interactive I was consistently stimulated throughout the day and felt confident I could not only put the learning’s into practice but also pass knowledge onto my peers.”
Oliver Murray,
Business Director, JCDecaux UK Ltd
“My recent completion of BEC Development’s ‘Train the Trainer’ course marked the second course I’ve undertaken with Helen and her team and once again it was never short of brilliant. Helen has a way of quickly engaging a group; before you know it, inspiring theory has made way for practical application that never feels forced – merely entirely appropriate and extremely well paced.
I look forward to using the skills acquired on Helen’s courses over the course of this year, not just within the context of my own team, but also within that of the companywide internal training programme that I will be involved with over the coming months.”
Bill Vidal,
Group Head, JCDecaux UK Ltd
“Helen is a fantastic coach. She is full of knowledge and really helps you think about how you want to change or move forward & what you are going to do about it. Vitally for me, she was able to do it in a really down to earth manner. She is also exceptionally generous with her wisdom. It worked for me & I would absolutely recommend her! Thank you, Helen.”
Vicki Holgate,
Deputy Head of Planning, DDB
“We have worked with Helen for a number of years, every one of them enjoyable! Helen is the most committed, vibrant and at times challenging (in a good way) trainer I could hope to work with in our business. Helen has helped me to focus attention, and answer questions I hadn’t thought of to deliver programmes that are on brief, part of our culture and relevant and practical for all participants. Helen is universally liked and trusted by all levels of our business from senior management to up and coming managers, this is in part down to her sense of fun, her no nonsense hands on approach and her realistic solutions to everyday issues. Helen is exceedingly generous with her time, will always go the extra mile and comes up with unique propositions that fit the individual business and its needs…..”
Emma Johnson,
Head of T&D, MediaCom
“For me, coaching with Helen has been a hugely valuable and worthwhile experience. By having someone there to talk through my thinking around my career development, I have been able to identify and set clear goals. Helen’s ability to capture what I have said, and point out the things I was (probably deliberately) not saying has helped me learn and develop both as a person as well as a professional. Coaching gave me clarity, a more defined sense of direction, immensely constructive feedback which resulted in an increased self-confidence, all delivered with great trust and support. I would recommend coaching, and particularly with Helen, to anyone who recognizes that they would like / need to change, but is unsure how.”
Karin Seymour,
Agency Account Director, News International
“I have worked with Helen through a number of coaching sessions and have benefitted significantly from them.
In our sessions we focused on specific business issues I was facing. We discussed potential solutions and I was able to identify the best way of successfully resolving them. I learnt a number of new techniques which I continue to successfully apply on an on-going basis even though our coaching sessions have now ended. I found Helen a positive and supportive coach who helped me improve my management skills for my benefit and that of the business. I am more than happy to recommend her.”
Andy Whitaker,
Finance & Operations Director, ITV Breakfast
“Initially sceptical of the whole coaching / mentoring process I am now a convert. My introduction to Bec Development was through an internal assessment centre that they had been selected to run on behalf of my employer. As a candidate the process was well thought through and as much as possible in those scenarios I felt reasonably comfortable and “relaxed”. I have subsequently participated in other assessments alongside Bec Development.
The coaching sessions I embarked on with Helen post assessment centre are always rewarding. Having set the ground rules early, I immediately felt comfortable sharing information, thoughts and frustrations with Helen. I also feel reinvigorated and motivated to push ahead with the plans formulated during coaching sessions. In summary the coaching sessions have been a key part of my development over the last 18 months.”
Nick Jones
Business Director, Norland
“Helen Tiffany has been invaluable to me throughout my career in publishing and has been a constant source of support and advice.
Her training skills are the best I have experienced and as an out of office mentor she has been a great support to me.
I have used Bec Development for training courses for myself and my team and will continue to do so. I would have no hesitation to recommend Helen and Bec Development to anyone.”
Chris Cooke,
Publishing Director, St John Patrick Publishers
“The coaching sessions with Helen were really good. Helen’s approach of identifying the issues holding you back in your work and helping you to find solutions to deal with the issues, was really beneficial to me. It gave me some great insights into dealing with my staff members and people I report into.”
Jason DeBruin,
Corprate Finance Controller EMEA, DDB
“We have recently re-designed our appraisal process and were aware that some of our managers would definitely benefit from some training. Helen ran 6 courses for us covering both appraisal fundamentals and motivational appraisals. Both courses received fantastic feedback. Since this training, we’ve noticed that more appraisals have taken place than ever before and our managers now seem so much clearer on how to follow best practice when conducting such an important meeting.”
Rudi Symons,
Talent Manager, ZenithOptimedia