John founded Palladium Training and Consultancy Ltd in 1998, after a career in sales and engineering consultancy with British Aerospace, Perkin Elmer and TAB Products. He provides an energetic and enthusiastic approach to people and organisational development.

John has a proven track record of success and the ability to build trust and rapport with a wide range of people to make a real and tangible difference to an organisation’s performance.

Between 1980 and 1990 he managed a range of engineering projects at British Aerospace, Coltax Aerospace, Hants & Sussex Aviation and the Royal Naval Aircraft Yard at Gosport, Hampshire. In 1990, he became involved in the project management of designing and implementing record management solutions to local government departments. With over 18 years experience in managing, both people and projects, John founded Palladium Training after a short experience with Dale Carnegie Training.

He has a broad experience in the design and delivery of personal skills, and management and leadership development programmes. These engage the learner and generate the motivation and commitment to learn and develop. John has worked closely with multi-national companies, local government and small to medium enterprises, at all levels. Clients include European Aeronautical and Defence Systems (EADS), UK Detention Services, The Patent Office, Companies House, Exel Europe UK Ltd, General Dynamics, Caerphilly County Borough Council, Cardiff City Council and Thames Water Services.

John has worked closely with the Institute of Leadership and Management to ensure the quality of learning and development delivered is of the highest standard, and his focus is achieving measurable business results.

Kim started her career as an engineer with Plessey Radar having gained an HND in electronics at Brooklands University. Following a period of maternity leave she then returned to work in a technical capacity within the education sector. Firstly, in Secondary Education and subsequently, for 14 years at the University of Wales.

Her role at the University included the design and delivery of technical workshops and individual tutorials to undergraduate and post graduate students in Art, Media and Design.

Kim has worked with Palladium since 2007 and is responsible for the design and development of team events. By designing programmes inspired by the creative arts, Palladium’s Team Events have led to improvements in communication, cooperation, creativity and trust. Each team building event is created from a specific brief and is tailor -made by working closely with your organisation to ensure the most appropriate event.

In 2013 Kim became the Quality Director at Palladium. She is responsible for all aspects of IQA and liasing with our accrediting bodies, ilm and The Institute of Leadership & Management .

Helen re-joined Palladium in March 2011 after an absence of 12 months, during which time she spent time developing her skills in photography and video editing with a local training company. She has both knowledge and experience in delivering painting (BIG Picture) and Film Making (Commercial Break) based team events with a variety of management and non-management groups. The technical knowledge to support these events has been achieved through a BA (Hons) Degree in Documentary Film and Television, together with a Foundation Degree in Fine Art.

Helen has now been with the company for 15 years, during which time her main responsibilities have been in a Business Support function. Helen took on a new role as Business Operations Manager back in 2020. This role requires her to liaise with Programme Directors, Executive Trainers, current Clients, and potential new Clients. Helen manages all marketing elements, which includes the Palladium website, training events and all marketing materials.

Helen has undertaken a variety of training programmes to help her to fulfil her roles here at Palladium. These consist of:

• ilm Level 3 Award in First Line Management
• Successful Selling through University of South Wales
• Digital and Online Marketing
• Winning Sales Communications
• Managing and Developing Key Accounts

Alex is a highly experienced administration manager who has worked on numerous projects for clients across all sectors.

Alex has undertaken a variety of training programmes to help him to fulfil his Internal Assessor role at Palladium. These consist of:

• ilm Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management
• Business Administration Diploma