About Allen Training Associates

Madeleine Allen founded Allen Training Associates in 2004, offering world-class training and development that delivers visible results. Recognising that most companies believe their staff to be one of their greatest assets, Madeleine set out to deliver training that is professional, practical, and most importantly, which would be applicable to the workplace long after the training is completed.

With over 20 years experience in the Consulting and Financial Services industries Madeleine has helped businesses of all sizes to reach their goals, through training, change management, project management and coaching.

Madeleine has managed large scale systems and change management programmes, including a number of high profile mergers in the financial services industry. She has coached Board members and senior managers through their business challenges at both the individual and corporate level.

All courses offered by Allen Training Associates use Active Learning techniques, and deploy the principles and practice of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming). NLP is widely recognised as one of the most powerful technologies available for the facilitation of personal or organisational change. It is a simple yet powerful approach to personal and professional development, based on the study of human excellence.

Madeleine is particularly interested in the use of creative techniques to resolve business challenges, and is a champion of women in business, acting as personal business mentor to many women (and men) running their own businesses.

Phil Ravetta is our Operations Director, and for many of our clients, the first port of call when telephoning the office with queries. Phil has over 30 years experience of project management, coaching and training in industry. He has a wide range of experience in construction, power distribution and health and safety.

Phil brings a very pragmatic outlook to our training, and clients particularly value his down-to-earth attitude, his sense of humour and his practical approach to things. He enjoys challenging established thinking and helping people to see issues from a different perspective.

Phil is also a very active charity volunteer, giving his time and talents to Barnardo's and Project Scotland as well as other local initiatives. He acts as mentor and role model to a number of disadvantaged young people, helping them to make a better start in life.

What they're saying about Allen Training Associates...

"Ever since I first met Madeleine I have been impressed by her energy and enthusiasm for bringing out the best in people" Alisoun - Business Coach

"An extremely good work ethic and how inspirational, helpful, friendly and fun the course and Phil and Madeleine are. Fantastic guys. Thank you" Steffi - Director. Terminal One.

"If you want a bespoke training day which is delivered in a relevant and enjoyable format - employ Madeleine!" Jason Dawes - Membership Manager, Pilotlight Scotland