Action Learning Associates

Surya Turner

An experienced creative facilitator and training consultant Surya has an academic background in law, social policy and creative training. Drawing on her skills as a narrative coach and professional storyteller Surya adds a new dimension to her work as a training consultant and emphasises the importance of narrative in her leadership and organisational development work.

Action learning facilitation

Surya has recently completed the ILM approved Professional Development Programme in Action Learning Facilitation and joined Action Learning Associates as an Associate. Surya is skilled in the art of listening and the practice of insightful questioning. She believes she brings to action learning a level of observation, clarity, empathy and authenticity that encourages a group to hone their practice of listening and questioning.

She is particularly adept at creating atmospheres of trust and openness and bringing cohesion to diverse groups of people. Her experience of working with hard to reach and marginalised groups is reflected in her list of customers.

Consultancy and leadership development

Surya has delivered leadership training and coaching for organisations as diverse as Arts Council England and the East London Mental Health Trust. Her training experience includes professional development training for the Teacher Assist Partnership Programme (LIFT / Guildhall Consortiums) and she has used her facilitation and story telling skills in projects with the National Gallery, National Trust and Magic Me

Recent customers

Surya’s recent customers include Southbank Centre, Southside Young Leader’s Academy, Great London Authority, Creative Partnerships, Lyric Theatre, Sure Start in Newham and Greenwich, the Museums of London and Docklands, Street Cred Women’s Business Centre, Lambeth Educational Action Zone, Camden Library Service and the Hayward Gallery.

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