About us
Obsessively curious about how people thrive; expertly trained to make sure they do.
How we differ
Experiential learning:
We create high-energy, learner-centred experiences that move people beyond passive training and into practical, real-world development.
Role play:
Our training brings learning to life through immersive practice, using experienced facilitators and professional actors to mirror real workplace conversations and challenges.
Workplace psychology:
We combine learning expertise with workplace psychology and insights into human behaviour to help people think, communicate and perform more effectively.
Measurable outcomes:
Everything we do is built around tangible results, helping organisations solve specific needs and turn learning into meaningful workplace impact.
Take Effect Training at a glance
Years of experience
Over 15 years of consultancy experience helping organisations unlock potential through learning and development, delivering measurable results, and improved performance.
Sectors served
Experience across sectors including media, retail, tech, construction, recruitment, telecomms, law, banking, the NHS, housing associations and charities, to name but a few.
Our typical clients
We work with corporate, public sector and third sector organisations, from blue-chip businesses to public services and charities, across diverse industries and around the world.
Delivery style
Our approach is human-led, learner-centred and experiential, creating vibrant, engaging learning that brings workplace challenges to life through practical activities and behavioural change facilitation and role play.
Experienced specialists
Our consultants, coaches and trainers are sector-experienced, many are qualified in workplace psychology, and all are assessed in-house to meet Take Effect’s standards and consistently deliver exceptional client outcomes.
Notable memberships
We are a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), reflecting our commitment to professional standards in learning and development and continuous improvement across all services.
Our ‘Take Effect’ objectives
At the heart of what we do, our values:
Exuding Dynamism
– moving at pace.
- We are passionate about pioneering training techniques
- We aim to make a positive difference to you, your tam and your business
- We are focused on your future, with learning that supports long-term growth
Burning with Curiosity
– gentle persistence.
- We enthusiastically respond with consistent curiosity
- We recognise the importance of innovation
- We are highly creative and always with your end goal in mind
Feeling Connected
– people-centred.
- We take the time to listen and recognise that each learner has different needs
- We believe in bringing the human element to business
- We actively embrace diversity
Building Trust
– living by our integrity.
- Integrity is key to our long-standing relationships
- We are plain speaking, maintaining open and honest communication channels
- We pride ourselves in practicing what we preach
Meet our leaders
Amanda Owen
(She/Her/Hers)
Founder, Managing Director and Consultant
As Managing Director, Amanda lives and breathes the Take Effect ethos of unleashing people potential to truly make a difference. Amanda has worked in the training sector for over a decade as a dynamic, highly driven, learner-centred Learning and Development Consultant.
She has worked for a wide range of clients, many of whom are in the top FTSE 35, blue chip companies. She has a passion for using workplace psychology to improve performance. Always thriving on a challenge, in the distant past she has worked in live television in a highly pressured environment.
Robert Snell
(He/Him/His)
Business Development Lead
Robert has worked globally as a CIPD qualified Training Consultant in the Middle East, Europe and Africa.
Robert is a supporter of self-directed discovery in Learning and Development, enabling individuals of all skill levels to thrive.
Robert has worked with a wide range of clients and has been a dedicated consultant with over a decade of proven results, using leadership strengths to solve specific and measurable needs for multiple organisations through training, development and engagement of employees.