About us
We work with organisations wanting to grow! Helping them do this by developing the skills and behaviours of their technical experts in the areas of BD, Client Management and Leadership. We also have a number of clients who have brought our expertise in-house on an ongoing consultancy and/or coaching arrangement so we are able to continually effect change by acting as part of the in-house management team
Who we work with
Our clients include UK and global professional services providers, engineering and management consultants, and contractors operating across various sectors such as the built and natural environment, legal, and life sciences. We serve a diverse range of technical experts, from newly qualified professionals to Partners and senior leadership teams. Our goal is to create an environment where every individual contributes to the company’s growth.
Operating across the UK, the Middle East, and North America, we tailor our training programs to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring that every participant gains practical, applicable skills.
how we do it
Our workshops and training programs, while grounded in theory, are highly practical and designed to inspire lasting changes that drive long-term, sustainable growth. Our programs usually take the form of a mixture of:
In-House Training: Custom programs to build essential skills tailored to your organisation’s specific needs.
Coaching: One-on-one and group coaching sessions that promote impactful personal and professional growth.
Workshops: Interactive sessions focused on immediate application in the workplace.
We deliver our programs through various formats, including face-to-face sessions, online training, and e-learning, providing flexibility to meet the requirements of each client.
“Questas help us with our key account management programme and we have implemented their ‘toolkit’. We find the simple and effective approach works very well for us. In terms of the impact of the programme, we are becoming more proactive, finding more opportunities and working together in a more consistent and effective way.”
Paul Tremble, UK Executive Director, WSP
The questas difference
Our approach goes beyond single training sessions. We believe in continuous learning and follow-up to ensure that new skills are effectively integrated into everyday practices. By combining theory with practical application, we help your team achieve real, measurable improvements.
who we are
Gary Williams
An experienced business development consultant, sales trainer and executive coach, Gary is the founder and CEO of Questas.
Paul Brady
Paul has been an interactive theatre specialist for over 20 years, using drama and performers in the context of business training.
Career highlights include:
- Developing interactive scenarios for inclusion workshops that rolled out worldwide.
- Delivering the first ever interactive scenario-based workshops on a new e-learning platform.
Sonia Murray
Sonia has a strong track-record in coaching and training partners in one of the Big Four accountancy firms, where she has focused particularly on leadership impact and communication.
Her track record with organisations as diverse as Waitrose, the BBC, Horizon Nuclear Energy, Lloyds of London and KPMG enabled her to develop an insight into the challenges and rewards for leaders in tough business environments.
Sonia’s early career was in theatre and she brings a wealth of experience in terms of performance and presence to her personal development work. Sonia has a passionate interest in education (another early career path) and works on a pro bono basis with leaders in education. Here her work is often in the area of resilience and career planning.
Specialities:
- Pitching, presenting and presence
- Resilience
- Networking and engagement
- Leadership communication
- Women in business
Coaching Style:
Sonia’s coaching style is warm but robust. Working especially with leaders and high potential individuals she focuses on strategies that enable their voices to be heard above the corporate clamour. A rigorous approach, grounded in the most current development practice leads to rapid and tangible results – Sonia’s style appeals to busy people keen to make efficient use of their time.
Annabel Miller
As a learning & development practitioner with 15 years experience, Annabel’s expertise covers communication skills, management development and team-working.
Career highlights include:
- Design and delivery of international development programmes for junior lawyers at Freshfield Bruckhaus Deringer.
- Design and development of a National Training Programme for Slater & Gordon UK, rolled out to all UK offices.
