Marie Thake
Which Organisations Has Marie Trained in Leadership, Coaching and Management Skills Recently?
Ministry of Defence
Greater Glasgow Health Board
Department For Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
ERSOU
UK Health Security Agency
HM Prison and Probation Service
Dorset Council
Crown Prosecution Service
Office for Science and Technology Strategy
Universal Music Group
UK Finance
University of Reading
OECD
Welsh Government
NHS England
HM Treasury
Ministry of Justice
Department for Digital, Culture Media and Sport
Ministry of Housing
Department for Education
Forestry Commission
Education and Skills Funding Agency
Maritime Academy Trust
Marie leads several CPD-certified courses, including:
Leadership Skills for Emerging Managers
Designed for those new to managing others, focusing on enhancing leadership skills and motivating teams.Masterclass: Applying Emotional Intelligence
Teaching the skills and tools to gain key characteristics of emotional intelligence – self-management, relationship management, and self-awareness.Developing Personal Resilience and Wellbeing
Implementing practical tips to guide personal development and ensure resilience in challenging situations.Deliver Change Through Emotionally Resilient Teams
Strategies to lead teams through change while maintaining emotional resilience.
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Introducing Marie Thake
People Development Specialist | Leadership & Behaviour Change Expert
Marie Thake is an accomplished people development specialist and qualified coach with over 15 years’ experience. She has spent more than a decade as a Director and People Development Consultant, bringing expertise gained from senior roles at prestigious organisations including Prudential, HBOS and The Rugby Football Union. Marie collaborates closely with organisations to inspire and empower individuals, fostering engagement and alignment that drives teams to deliver on their strategic vision.
Training Approach
Marie’s training is rooted in a deep understanding of human behaviour and organisational culture. She focuses on:
Leadership Development: Helping individuals enhance their leadership skills and align them with organisational values.
Behaviour Change: Encouraging reflection and self-awareness to help delegates change their habits and fully embrace new skills and knowledge.
Engagement and Motivation: Building trust and understanding what motivates people to perform, fostering a positive learning environment.
Tailored Learning: Applying a discretionary approach to each course and delegate, ensuring relevance and impact.
Her style is engaging and supportive, creating a comfortable and open learning environment for everyone, regardless of job level or experience.
Delegate Feedback
"When I signed up for this course I didn't realise that I would learn so much about myself, and think about the needs of my team and organisation. I am inspired to go and review the type of manager I need to be to keep my team motivated and performing. The delivery was great, and the course materials are invaluable"
- Finance Team Manager, Connected Voice"Marie was a great facilitator, she made the content engaging and provided some really useful tools for me to take forward"
- Senior Advocacy & Government Relations Officer,Cats Protection"The whole course was of real benefit, delivered in a professional and structured way"
- Deputy Head of Building Control, London Borough of Waltham Forest"As first time manager, this course gave me the tools and skills to be a leader and manager"
- Finance Manager, Sudith Leigh"This course is a brilliant refresher for those who have been in management positions for years; as well as beneficial to those who are new in management positions. Motivating course!"
- Customer Service Manager, Islington and Shoreditch Housing Association“Marie’s training was transformative. Her insights into leadership and behaviour change have had a lasting impact on our team.”
– Senior Manager, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs“The course was engaging and practical. Marie’s approach made complex concepts accessible and actionable.”
– HR Director, Universal Music Group
Featured Insights
Marie regularly shares her expertise through articles and guides, such as: