Sue Garner Advanced Mentoring, Coaching & Training

11/06/2026

Fun, interactive meeting focused on practical insight to cut through overwhelm and drive real business growth, for neurodivergent founders.

10/05/2026

Sue Garner of Garner Training Solutions explores research that shows a correlation between emotional intelligence in leaders and team success.

30/04/2026

Great evening at SME awards as finalist in Business Leader category - didn’t take home the award but making the finals, after 25 years doing work I genuinely love, felt like recognition enough. I’m proud of what Sue Garner and Garner Training has built and the difference it’s made to individuals, leaders & organisations we’ve worked with.

Great opening performance from my friends Arts1 and lovely to catchup with familiar faces.

Also still touched that someone took the time to nominate me (I now know who you are 😆) and that the public vote got me to the final - thank you 🙏 everyone!

24/03/2026

📢 Wow! We did it! 🎉 A massive £970 raised for Camphill Milton Keynes from Neurodiversity Awareness & Networking training last week – big 🙏 to all who attended and sponsor John Pratt at Bidwells. When I decided to run this to celebrate Sue Garner, Garner Training Solutions Ltd 25 yr anniversary I didn’t imagine I would be able to raise this much to support Camphill’s £20 million new build to house & support adults with learning difficulties - I am blown away by this result 😍

Thanks to Carolyn Green and team for hosting us in the welcoming Crypt room – a unique space available for hire. We had a brilliant mix of neurodiversity training (with me!) and knowledge sharing from our fabulous speakers Nikki Ross incoming High Sheriff of Bucks, Jane Lambert Dr AJ Yates Sarah Wood

🤝The feedback from both the training and speakers has been amazing, with an overall training satisfaction rating of 99%! 🥳 Thanks also to Lucy Davies & James Lancaster for taking time out to support us and to Eden Smith MKFM for filming content on the day & spreading the word. 👏
🤝 " Good actionable tips to take away and start making a difference straightway"

🥂 Well Done to prize draw winners:
Marian Livingstone Lorraine Stone FMAAT - Bag of freshly baked goodies from Camphill (shop open to the public)
Hayley L. - free entry to Collaborate MK Breakfast & Brunch from Tim Lee
Lisa McDonald – accessibility web audit from Sarah Wood
Andy Jones – horse session from Jane Lambert MakeWell
Sarah Wood - Mental Health First Aid workbook from Dr AJ Yates
Agnieszka Miller MK Community Foundation - Motivational Maps from Lesley Jones
Bekka Prideaux – fidget toys from Sue Garner!

🙏To all that attended and support team, behind the scenes and during event: Katrina O'Duffy, Catherine Davies Chris Bradley Carolyn Green Jackie May Sue Pardy Teresa DeSouza Lesley Jones Dr AJ Yates Sarah Wood EdenSmith and Jane Russell (official photographer) Full disclosure – some of the photos below are NOT taken by Jane – you can tell the difference I’m sure 😊 sorry AJ!

Finally, there was much excitement as I gave out the new branded “fidget” pens – best quote of the day “Q: How do I get another of these unique pens Sue? A: Pay £25 for another ticket today or book a future training session with me 😆 ” If you now have FOMO you know what to do! 💡

I also gave out my Inclusive Presentations Self-Audit – DM me or add your details in the comments if you’d like me to send you one – no charge, I promise 🆓 🤞

19/03/2026

Great things are happening! My article on the accidental manager is now live on the MKFM website and next month I'll be chatting to them, so watch this space!

If you've ever been promoted without the support or training to lead a team, this one's for you:

Garner Training Solutions explores the issues of managing a team without learning the necessary skillset to navigate the intricacies of the role.

14/10/2025

What emoji captures how you are feeling right now?

We all react to events, behaviours, sensory stimuli and other triggers that cause us to be instinctively repulsed, delighted, angered, proud, disappointed and more.

Emotional intelligence is an awareness and acceptance of these emotions. It is an understanding of what causes us to feel a certain way and the impact that has on us. This awareness offers the opportunity to take control of our emotions, rather than allowing them to control us. As a result, an initial feeling of frustration can be calmed, so we can focus on solutions, rather than letting it spiral into anger.

In addition to self-awareness and regulation, emotional intelligence is the recognition of emotions in others. When we can read the room or recognise the feelings of others, we can adapt our approach and communications accordingly. We can see the scenario from other people’s perspectives and respond appropriately. This is especially important as workplaces recognise the value of neurodiverse and culturally diverse employees in the team.

Read my latest article to understand how emotional intelligence can transform business relationships and team productivity.

https://suegarner.co.uk/emotional-intelligence-a-strength-or-weakness-in-leadership/

09/10/2025

Are you an emotionally intelligent leader? You may not view this as important, yet studies reveal correlations between emotional intelligence and:

▪️ Team member attitudes

▪️ Leader effectiveness

▪️ Management and influence of team and individual performance

▪️ Ability to handle conflict effectively

In my latest article, I outline how to develop emotional intelligence and how it comes into play in the following areas of leadership:

✔️ Effective & Inclusive Communication

✔️Building Trust & A Psychological Safe Workplace

✔️Filling Skill Gaps

✔️Managing Performance

✔️Attracting & Retaining Diverse Talent

Is your leadership team guiding and inspiring a productive workforce, or is this an area for development within your organisation?

https://suegarner.co.uk/emotional-intelligence-a-strength-or-weakness-in-leadership/

07/10/2025

I'm looking forward to the Collaborate MK networking event on 21 October from 4.30pm. It's always great to connect with fellow business owners and leaders in Milton Keynes.

Are you planning to attend? Let me know if you'll be there, it would be lovely to catch up!

Find out more & book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/collaborate-mk-monthly-meet-up-the-italian-sul-lago-tickets-1273202877079

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16/09/2025

Fellow trainers, let's talk about something crucial: delegate satisfaction ratings.

The charity course I delivered last month achieved 97% overall satisfaction - well above industry average. But here's what really matters: delegates left feeling genuinely more confident.

As trainers, our success isn't just measured in bookings. It's in the transformation we create. When your courses consistently hit these satisfaction levels, you become the trainer clients return to and recommend.

The secret? Understanding that training without clear objectives and follow-up support is just expensive entertainment.

If your satisfaction ratings aren't consistently hitting 95%+, then let's discuss what might be missing. As these levels will be a key differentiator for retaining and winning new business in 2025/2026. DM me if you want to discuss!

22/07/2025

If you are designing training, here are 6 steps to make your content more inclusive:

Use Plain English in Training Course
Avoid jargon, complex descriptions and expressions, such as ‘kill two birds with one stone’ in your training. The audience may include people with English as a second language, people with neurodivergence and people with low literacy levels. Therefore, clear and simple language is the way to increase understanding.

Use Inclusive Language with Delegates
Keep up to date with what is socially and culturally acceptable and make no assumptions. So, if you are unsure about what’s appropriate, ask.

Use a Range of Training Material Formats
A variety of learning resources will help to cement key information. To appeal to different learning styles, include audio-visual elements, group discussions, activities, a workbook or a handout.

Make All Formats Accessible
Add subtitles and/or printed transcripts for video, use icons and infographics to share data, print handouts in larger font sizes or provide documents as a PDF, which can be read using screen readers.

Ask Open Questions
Specifically, ask questions relating to delegates’ experiences of the points you are making. This helps tailor the course and make it more relevant to delegates. It also provides a forum for discussion, idea sharing and feedback. I believe that peer learning is a valuable element in any training session, as the trainer will never have all the answers.

Don’t Force Participation in Training Activities
Training activities are a great way to break up the course and help delegates experience or explore the point you are making. However, not everyone will be comfortable about getting involved. You can encourage interaction but don’t force the point if someone is reluctant.

Use Accessibility Features
Becoming familiar with accessibility features that can be used for in-person or virtual training is an effective way to make your courses more inclusive.

Follow the link in the comments to find out more about creating inclusive training spaces.