My Story…
I set up Aventina so that I could pass on my management expertise and knowledge.
I can help you become the manager people want to work for without making the same mistakes and taking the wrong turns I did!
…25 years ago I got my first job with managerial responsibility. Since then I’ve been promoted - more responsibility, bigger teams. I’ve acted up into senior finance roles, managed the whole accountancy service and taken on the finance client role when the service was outsourced. Across all those years, in general, the only training I received was of a technical nature.
In those 25 years -
I’ve experienced good managers, indifferent managers, and truly abysmal managers, probably learning more from the latter than the former!
I’ve mainly had to ‘train’ myself in management and organisational skills, using either on-line resources, books or good old trial and error!
I’ve designed and carried out several well received training courses in-house.
I’ve had to manage difficult people, situations, and conversations.
I’ve developed staff, including mentoring someone to take over my own role!
I’ve had the confidence completely knocked out of me - and built myself back up.
I’ve successfully managed different teams of varying sizes and dynamics, so that when vacancies arose there were internal people who wanted to join us.
I’ve realised that being the best manager you can be is incredibly rewarding - it’s good for the organisation too!
I’ve learned what works well, and what doesn’t, when it comes to management and organisational skills.
I’ve discovered I’m far more passionate about management than I am about numbers.
In addition to working on my own business I am Chairman of the Board of Trustees with Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs, a charity that supports young people with conditions like autism and downs syndrome to become more confident and independent by providing trained canine companions.
Testimonials
Incredible value for money!
Tina is just fantastic! Her knowledge is second to none and provides the perfect environment to get the most out of her course and its attendees.
We are all guilty at times of believing you are incredibly productive and thinking that "how could I possibly save time from a course that I have to give my free time to..." sounds counterproductive am I right...
Well let me tell you, YOU WILL!
I was part of a group productivity course that claimed to save hours per week after the course was finished. The course itself is just brilliant, well laid out, engaging and the fundamentals that are provided along with hints and tips throughout really have been game changing.
If you see a productivity course from Tina available and you can attend it then I would book on before it is to late. You will not be disappointed.
Thanks Tina!
Nathan Dalimore - YES Mortgages
I found the relaxed manner in which the course was presented very refreshing, but also, just as important, the interaction between the other attendees.
It really helped me to focus on the way I spend my time and adopt new techniques (and hopefully habits) to be better at controlling my work flow and completing my tasks.
Thank you Tina.
James Husband - Accountant
I want to thank Tina for a great Conflict Management training course. I have learn a lot of new skills I can use in both my professional and personal life.
Thank you Tina.
Nathan Mann - Project Management Consultant
Tina's training on productivity has been absolutely fantastic, within the first 2 sessions I had already learned some new techniques and strategies which has saved me hours per week. I would highly recommend Tina and her expertise!
Craig Breward - IFA
I want to take Tina for a great Conflict Management training course. I have learn a lot of new skills I can use in both my professional and personal life. Thank you Tina.
Silvia De Borgo - Wine Trainer
Tina was an excellent and well-established trainer. She was very engaging and made the day enjoyable. She was very thorough and knowledgeable in terms of the content and purpose of the course, and it was just the right duration.
The style of the training and added humour was an extra bonus and certainly made the day more memorable and the content easier to absorb.
I would highly recommend Tina and hope we are able to interact and plan more training days in the future.
Thank you for a great day :-)
HR Team @ U-Drive
Tina is incredibly knowledgeable about her subject area and will provide an engaging and inspiring training event that will meet your needs. Having worked with Tina, I know that she is committed and passionate about helping others meet their learning objectives.
Martin John - MJT
Management skills and interpersonal skills. Very knowledgeable and helpful - Tina can design a training session to fit exactly what you want.
Chris Croft - Author, Keynote Speaker, Trainer
I've dealt with Tina on a few occasions and she's knowledgeable, professional, flexible and just a joy to deal with! She recently took me through a course about managing a Finance team and it was SO valuable. It wasn't just a lecture; it had actionable tips, personal experiences, and I was left with worksheets to put her advice directly into action. I cannot recommend her enough!
Miles Croft - CRFT Productions