Ask what you could do, not what you should.

We’ve completed three workshops with Ben at PPM Academy and are eager to schedule another – that says it all!

My team frequently mentions how outstanding the workshops were, often calling them the best courses they’ve ever attended.

Ben has a remarkable ability to facilitate discussions, keeping participants on topic while drawing out their best insights.

As a result of these workshops, we’ve developed roadmaps for each department in our company and made significant progress over the past few months.

Stuart Barr

Founder & Director at the Barr Group

Over the five weeks of the high-performing project manager course, Ben shares his vast experience in the field and provides several lessons covering topics such as mindset, self-discipline, and project-specific tactics to upgrade the performance of all PMs in the cohort. 

In the five weeks, I learned lessons that showed me how to make small changes daily that have a huge impact on my performance, confidence, and attitude.
 
Not only do PMs get the tools they need to upgrade their performance, but they also get included in a great community of project managers at all levels. This course is a must for anyone who is looking to perform at their best.

Kamal Joshi

Project Director

I'd only found out about the workshop the afternoon before, so I went in without any major expectations.

I was blown away by the amount of knowledge-sharing, tips and guidance I received.

Ben was a great coach and the content he went over was relevant to anyone at any stage of their PM'ing career.

While there was a lot of content, we also had enough breaks to keep us energised throughout the day!

Jadesola Orekoya

Senior Project Manager

I loved working with Ben! We started working together at a point in my career when I was at a crossroads and looking for new opportunities.

He helped me during that process to update my CV and coached me through prep for interviews.

Once I landed my next role, he mentored me as I transitioned into a new leadership position and we worked together to hone core key skills which I knew needed polishing in my new role.

Ben is a fountain of knowledge and has many years and a wealth of experience in Project Management and Leadership - so his advice and support was completely invaluable.

Operations Director

Coaching Client

The biggest thing I learnt from Ben was how to stay calm in a hectic delivery / project management world.

Things change all the time and Ben helped me to realise there is always time to make the right decision.

Putting frameworks in place to help keep track of where you are and where you’re going to help manage changes down the road which as much as you try and avoid in project durations - do happen.

Ben was also the one who introduced me to the world of agile which has been pinnacle to my career to date.

Annie Owen-Shepherd

Digital Project Manager

He's a great mentor, supporter, and cheerleader.

He was always calm, and pragmatic; coaching me on breaking down challenges and trying various approaches.

Equally approachable and directive, I learned a lot in our time working together.

Always the go-to person for Agile knowledge, everyone knew they were in good hands when Ben was involved!

Katherine Lawson

Senior Agile Delivery Lead

He is honestly one of the best leaders and mentors I have had throughout my career, and is one of the most infectious personalities that you are naturally just drawn to!

Caring, thoughtful, personable, genuine and highly respected among his team and clients, that combined with his technical knowledge allows him to communicate with ease across all departments and personalities.

Ben would have to be one of the first names on anyone's dream team list, he has time and time again demonstrated competence in both Agile methodologies and getting the best out of his project teams!

Alki Makwana

Design Lead