“It’s not often you come across a Trainer/Coach like Ann, she puts you at ease at the outset. I’ve had the benefit of attending several of Ann’s Management Training sessions along with some 1:1 coaching on Presentations. Ann was able to tailor the training to my needs and remove any fears (demons) about doing presentations, with someone clever.”
The Academy of Coaching & Leadership

The Academy of Coaching & Leadership offers tailored training, development and coaching to help you develop your leaders, managers and teams. We offer bespoke leadership development, coaching development and one-to-one coaching sessions. We also deliver tailored ILM Leadership and Management, and Coach Development programmes. Whether you’re an individual, an SME business or a large organisation, our coaching and training sessions are always aligned to suit the needs of your business. If you’re an employee without work sponsorship for training, we can also help you independently. By developing new and important skill sets, your business will be able to transform its culture and grow its profit margin.
We take great pride in the longstanding relationships we have built over the years, which is due to the success of our training programmes. We have worked with business leaders and owners across virtually every industry sector including a diverse range of organisations – from corporate business and industry to local authorities and charities. Whether you’re a senior manager or an aspiring business coach, our aim is to help you reach your full potential.


ABOUT ANN BURTON
The Academy of Coaching & Leadership was founded by Ann Burton, a highly motivated, enthusiastic business coach, learning and development facilitator. Ann is passionate about nurturing talent and believes in giving everyone access to personal development. After a background in education and business, Ann decided to create her first business, Training By Design Ltd., which became an award-winning, forward-thinking coaching and leadership development company.
Ann’s focus on providing a personally tailored approach to training and development has resulted in two of her delegates becoming ILM Learner of The Year. Over the years, this business evolved into The Academy of Coaching & Leadership to reflect the educational nature of the business and the expanded range of offerings.
One-to-One Leadership Coaching
Interested in one-to-one coaching?
We offer coaching on a one-to-one basis to help you develop your career or business. We act as your impartial sounding board to help you make clearer business decisions. If you have certain leadership challenges or stresses relating to your business, we will work through these together, overcoming any obstacles. Working with a dedicated coach, you will discover practical tools and gain vital insights to help you move forward in your business or career.


Group Coaching Programmes
Would you like to attend one of our coaching sessions?
We believe that coaching should be accessible to everyone. Our aim is to give everyone the opportunity to focus on their self-development. We offer flexible, interactive coaching sessions to business owners, employees and managers. Our coaching programme enables you to gain valuable insights, knowledge and practical skills through high-quality content, which you can instantly apply to your daily working practice. Coaching sessions can be tailored towards a qualification in coaching and development.
Helping You Achieve Your Full Potential
Interested in developing your leadership style?
- Learn how to build high performing teams
- Discover ways to deliver effective feedback
- Learn how to manage difficult conversations
- Enhance Performance Management
- Discover powerful presentation skills
- Master and Manage Change
- Develop Executive Teams
- Psychometric Analysis, e.g. MBTI


ILM Professional Qualifications
Interested in ILM professional qualifications?
We offer a select range of the highest quality ILM programmes that can be customised to your business needs, including ILM Level 3 & 5 Coaching & Mentoring programmes and ILM Level 3 & 5 Award Leadership & Management programmes.
Benefits of ILM training
- Grow your own talent in-house, reducing the need to recruit externally
- Increase your productivity by becoming more proactive
- Gain a greater understanding of the role of leadership
- Challenge with confidence
- Become future-ready
Testimonials from some of our many happy clients
“It’s not often you come across a Trainer/Coach like Ann, she puts you at ease at the outset. I’ve had the benefit of attending several of Ann’s Management Training sessions along with some 1:1 coaching on Presentations. Ann was able to tailor the training to my needs and remove any fears (demons) about doing presentations, with someone clever.”
Commercial Director, Truline Construction & Interior Services Ltd.


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