"During his time at Nissan, David was on the front line of a demanding and highly competitive environment in a multi-national company implementing best practice across its entire global operations. This background, allied to his technical, strategic and communication skills, puts him in an ideal position to advise other companies on their pursuit of excellence."
John Cushnaghan CBE
Chair North East Productivity Alliance (NEPA)
Special Advisor to CEO of the Science Engineering and Manufacturing Technology Alliance (SEMTA)
Board Member of Industry Forum
Former MD of NMUK
"Kay's challenging and tenacious character will ensure you get the results you are looking for.
She demonstrates professional acumen, knowledge, flexibility and continuing professional development. Kay's application of NLP to business, education, industry and health is sure to be delivered with great passion, skill and humour. I have no hesitation in recommending Kay Cooke as a NLP Consultant, Coach, Master Practitioner and Trainer."
John J La Valle
Co-author of Persuasion Engineering® and President of The Society of NLP - Richard Bandler
http://www.persuasionengineering.com
"David is a high-calibre senior manufacturing professional....as a consultant, David has been an excellent ambassador for my company at international level. His final report offered recommendations for excellent practice. I have no hesitation in recommending David as a consultant of integrity and competence."
Lindsay Watson
Managing Director | UltraMotive
"Kay Cooke was the most enthusiastic, energetic and smart student I have had on 'Teaching Excellence'. She impressed me so much; I immediately brought her into our team of leading edge trainers. Kay truly understands life-long learning and this makes her an exceptional teacher. Her confidence, positive approach and exceptional NLP skills shine through her trainings. She has a wealth of experience to share and I highly recommend you train with her."
Kate Benson
International Director of Education for the Society of NLP
Director of Matrix Essential Training Alliance Ltd
"David is a highly respected and professional individual, exercising good judgement with the ability to interact at all levels within an organisation. He has an excellent grounding in all aspects of process & manufacturing engineering and is able to articulate strategy and/or execute delivery to world class standards. This is a rare combination and one worthy of consideration by organisations in meeting today's commercial challenges."
Rob Fenwick
MD | Howden Joinery - Supply division
(previously General Manager Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd)
"Executive Coaching is a must for any stressed professional. Kay is conscientious in tackling difficult issues enabling you to leave refreshed and renewed with new insights and innovative techniques to help cope with the strains of high pressure lives."
Caroline Theobald
Managing Director | Bridge Club Ltd
Entrepreneur in Residence - Newcastle University
Holder of the Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion
Honorary Consulate for Sweden
"David made a significant contribution to the development of the European organisation by providing high quality technical & managerial expertise.
He was project leader on a number of complex cross functional / international projects which were carried out with drive, skill and determination."
Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd
"I confirm that I have dealt with Mrs Kay Cook since 2004, during which time she has provided my business with excellent support in the areas of promotion, marketing and delivering good quality exhibitions. Her work has been a major factor in my career in the North East, helping me to become one of the most successful artist in the region."
Enrique Azócar
Artist | www.enriqueazocar.com
"Kay is an excellent communicator and inspirational trainer who brings real energy, enthusiasm and humour to her work. This, combined with her extensive knowledge make her both an entertaining and engaging trainer. I thoroughly recommend Kay, and look forward to her future training courses."
Angela Ralph
Teacher | Course delegate 2008-2009
"Probably the most fun I've ever had whilst on a 'training' course ...loved the practical, creative stuff!"
Lesley Kenneally
Course delegate 2008 - 2009
"Kay has a treasure chest of techniques to draw from depending on what you need, whether its a very structured approach or the ability to work with your needs moment by moment she does so with the lightest of touches. Whilst working with Kay I've gained clarity, had revelations, destressed, gained awareness of patterns of negative behaviour, cried til I laughed, laughed til I cried and best of all gained peace of mind and hope for the future- and all in 4 sessions!!
On a personal level, I believe Kay can help you achieve your goals and leave behind the things that belong in the past. Profesionally, my background is in working in Sales and Marketing at a senior level and given the current economic climate where businesses are searching for the key component to make a difference, I am positive that Kay Cooke is that component. Established business models are barely maintaining the viability of some organisations, add a twist of Kay, a slice of her magic and a splash of her enthusiasm for a refreshing change!"
Susan Latimer
Private client 2009
"I first met David over 23 years ago and over that time have been constantly surprised by this man's drive, determination and dedication. David has great vision, able to keep the big picture in mind while still maintaining focus on the detail that will ensure the vision becomes a reality. He is tenacious, a great team leader and has excellent communication skills; a combination of qualities that means David is a man who knows how to get results both from himself and those around him.
On a personal level, David is a man of the highest integrity; honest, trustworthy and totally dependable."
Barry Holmes
Managing Director | Bibuso Ltd
Working with Kay was inspirational. Her creativity, flexibility and personal approach generate a training environment completely different to any I have previously experienced. She holds her delegates spellbound from start to finish in a manner that would not be possible in the environment so many other training companies employ. For anyone considering NLP training, choose the ME Group.
Dr Louise Golightly
Consultant Psychiatrist | SNLP Master Practitioner | ME Group Training Assistant
"I first met Kay as a fellow delegate on a training course in NLP and Hypnosis where her great communication skills soon became apparent, as did her knowledge of human behaviour and general health matters. I have seen firsthand Kay's capability in helping people to clarify and achieve new goals. She is someone with great integrity and her style of presentation to a larger audience is enthusiastic and entertaining. I have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone wishing to make positive changes in their life."
Dr Jo Waddell
G.P. | SNLP Master Practitioner and Trainer
"In my role as a journalist and MD of a PR business, I come across lots of people whose greatest talent is for blowing their own trumpet. Kay Cooke is certainly not one of them.
She is a talented and inspirational entrepreneurial thinker, communicator and coach. She is also a highly influential and effective leader, an inventive and creative marketeer, and an excellent mentor and trainer. I defy anyone to spend five minutes with her and not be inspired and delighted. Meanwhile, her courses and coaching generate positive and permanent change. I just wish I could take her home with me."
Jane Pikett
MD | The Creation Group | Hexham, Northumberland, UK (Journalism / PR & Marketing) www.thecreationgroup.co.uk
"As Project co-ordinator, trainer and mentor to a group of women entrepreneurs, Kay was extremely successful in promoting teamwork amongst a large group of women who traditionally worked alone. Under Kay's mentoring I soon found myself saying 'Yes' to challenges with the belief that I would succeed....which I did. Kay had the ability to really listen and understand us on an individual or group basis. We had some extremely productive brainstorming and networking sessions when Kay divided us into groups and we thrashed out and developed new ideas with people we had only just met. Kay.....Inspirational, energetic, energising, fun, original thinker.....everyone should have one!"
Lucy Clayton
Jewellery Designer
"At Servius Plc we, like most businesses in the UK today, are faced with the fiercest of market conditions and as a market leader we rely on the best resources to maximise our strengths and minimise or eliminate our weaknesses. At Servius we believe one of our key strengths is recognising our weaknesses and having the wisdom to get help when and where help is needed. This is where the people at The ME Group come in with their invaluable input and contributions. The ME Group approach always leaves us with more than just our immediate needs and expectations being met which is crucial as we believe only the smart and creative businesses stand any chance of surviving the short to medium term trading conditions. We have a responsibility to ourselves and our staff to ensure that the business is being extremely well looked after in every possible way - knowledge is everything but wisdom is acting on that knowledge and the people at The ME Group understand this and ensure it is expressed to the greatest effect."
Bruce Blackburn
MD Servius Plc | www.servius.plc.uk
"It has been a pleasure to work with David as his Career and Business Coach during 2007. He has a tremendous amount of expertise to offer in the field of Engineering and Manufacturing particularly Lean Principles and his track record in the deployment of Quality and Process Capability is formidable. I would have no hesitation in recommending him and I wish him well in his new Business Venture, the Me Group."
Jennie Turner
Business Wolf and Coach @ www.jennieturnerconsulting.co.uk
(previously, Director Human Resources The Black & Decker Corporation )
"I had the pleasure of working with Kay and David recently and found them both delightful, being observant, witty and insightful and respect them as NLP professionals. I feel that the NLP toolkit is hugely valuable in all aspects of communication both "internally" and "externally" and thoroughly recommend everyone discovering this for themselves no matter what walk of life they are in."
Dr Susan Elton
General Practitioner with special interest in Substance Misuse Management.
"During the time I worked with Kay as a college lecturer, I found her to be resourceful and extremely effective in the learning environment. Kay demonstrated excellent rapport with students and her sound knowledge of the leisure and tourism industry undoubtedly contributed to their retention and achievement. Since this time, Kay has flourished into an impressive businesswoman whose entrepreneurial character clearly continues to seek and embrace new challenges."
B. Robinson
Dear Kay,
it is real pleasure to contribute to spread your new wings!!!
I am working on it my dear. In Spanish is sooo easy!!!! but, for now,I am listing your qualities as an entrepreneur, etc,but later I will need to put my views in understandable sentences.
I am happy that you have COMEBACK TO ACTION, BEGINNATOR!!!!
slogan: YOUR PEOPLE NEED YOU!!
regards E
The ME Group is a brilliant concept combining expertise and life experience from people who have worked in large corporations as well establishing and developing their own business. It is a pleasure to work with them and I look forward to the continued success.
Judith Falla
Account Manager | Business Link