What Others Say
Caspar Bartington
Head of Commercial Partnerships, APM
“Bringing to life engaging insights into important topics can be, in most cases, challenging, but Dr. Tammy Watchorn masters this art in her Change Ninja series. Thrilling interactive sessions diving into everyday change challenges, using her experience and learning to provide a new perspective for project professionals. An overall highly recommended workshop for any professional looking to master the art of change.”
Marie Hernandez
Head of People, NatureScot
“If you are looking for support on how to enact change with ninja-like moves, Tammy Watchorn is the Sensei you might be looking for. Skilled at the craft of transformational change, Tammy will provide the support to scope this with purpose, enacting it with end user in mind and as a result ensure it lands well and is embedded and becomes just how we do things round here.”
Helen Underhill
Change and Transformation Manager, Barnett Waddingham
“Confused about change and what actually happens in practice? I can thoroughly recommend Tammy Watchorn - The Original Change Ninja to help you to navigate what the models don't tell you and only the bruises can. If you want to see what change is really like, get in touch with Tammy. She is amazing at helping you to untangle what is going on in your head and in your work and brings the benefit of her extensive experience to finding the pathway forward.”
Andrea Collier
Project Manager, BBC Birmingham
“Loved the pace and practicalities of this course. I've been gifted a mini reference book which I know I’ll be using time and time again throughout my Change Management career. Tammy is a quick thinker, quick talker with precise tools and methods on her blackbelt to help anyone get their head around change. Thank you Tammy - onwards!”
Helen Tovey
Head of Business Development, APM
“I recently completed the Change Ninja course, and I can’t recommend it highly enough! Tammy’s teaching style is incredibly engaging—she brings complex change management concepts to life with clarity, enthusiasm, and real-world insights. Her ability to make learning both practical and enjoyable made a real difference. A huge part of the experience was the fantastic cohort. The level of idea-sharing, discussion, and support from fellow participants was exceptional. It was inspiring to learn alongside professionals who were so open and generous with their experiences. If you're looking to enhance your change management skills in an interactive and supportive environment, this course is well worth it!”
Chontell Braceland
Membership Development Manager, APM
“Tammy has delivered many of APM’s Real World Webinars, covering topics such as the art of persuasion, lessons on risk from Hollywood, and changing the environment around you. Her sessions are consistently among the most popular with APM members.
With a dynamic presentation style, Tammy blends personal touch, humour, real-world insights, and practical tools that project professionals can immediately apply. Her ability to engage an audience while delivering tangible advice makes her a standout speaker in the field. I highly recommend Tammy Watchorn as a speaker—she is truly fantastic at what she does! Thank you, Tammy, for all your support and time given to APM members.”
Alicja Solarczyk
Programme Manager, United Utilities
“I recently attended the Becoming a Change Ninja training course, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. The course was well-structured, with a great balance between theory and practical application. Each session was engaging, well-paced, and provided valuable insights into managing change effectively within an organisation.
The content was highly relevant and covered key aspects of change management, including strategies for overcoming resistance, effective communication techniques, and leadership approaches to driving change successfully. Tammy did an excellent job of keeping the sessions interactive, providing real-world examples, and encouraging discussion.
Overall, I found the training incredibly beneficial. I walked away with a deeper understanding of change management principles and practical tools I can apply in my professional as well as private life. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to develop their skills in navigating and leading change.”
Kate Blackall
Chartered Management Consultant
"The 4-Day Ninja Challenge was a real game-changer for me. Not in a dramatic sense, but in a practical, lasting way. It gave me powerful tools and new ways of thinking that have already started improving how I approach challenges, both now and looking ahead. I’d highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to shift how they think and act, whether at work or at home."
Parah Orakpo
Business Relationship Manager, NHS
“Meeting you and taking your coaching sessions have positively impacted me in amazing ways! I have developed more vibrance, recovered (and growing in) confidence. So much has improved (and continues to improve) for me. My work-life balance is truly better. I am feeling so much better, it’s reflecting in my relationships and daily life!”
Michael Sanderson
Project Manager, King’s Health Partners
Tammy’s coaching sessions were really helpful for my career, but also for my personal well-being too. The holistic approach, ranging from practical work like writing an elevator pitch, to softer skills like helping me develop confidence and understand myself and my values, set me up to take the right first steps and then supported me along the way towards success.
QI Team, NHS Surrey Heartlands
“Tammy challenged us all on how we can become ‘Change Ninjas’, highlighting the importance of engaging people and knowing your audience right from the start, and encouraging us all to think differently about change. She was amazing, so inspiring, and entertaining! I really enjoyed listening to how to become a ninja and how to be brave in the process.”
Jane Lovatt
Chief Allied Health Professional, Surrey Heartlands Health and Care Partnership
“I am thrilled to recommend Tammy Watchorn, a true change ninja in every sense of the term! Her expertise in change management shines through in her insightful book, The Change Ninja, where she masterfully combines storytelling with practical, easy-to-understand tools. This engaging approach equips individuals at all levels to embrace transformation with confidence.
Tammy served as a keynote speaker at our system quality improvement conference, and her relaxed, engaging style was a breath of fresh air. Attendees consistently praised her for delivering actionable insights that they could implement immediately, inspiring them to explore new strategies for making a difference. Her ability to connect with people and provide tangible takeaways is truly remarkable.”
Andrew Millington
Founder & Director, ADM Project Consultants Ltd
“Tammy is a change leader who makes the most difficult things seem easy. Whether it's a clash of cultures, a lack of understanding, or fear of change, Tammy can help resolve all of these with ease.
Her book 'The Change Ninja Handbook' I have recommended at many of my presentations, and have seen these techniques embedded in organisations. This book introduces you to a familiar world that needs to change to survive, with familiar characters like the Big Cheeses and Mini Cheddars and the usual culprits all working to their own agenda. It provides the reader with many tools and techniques, and is like an adventure game that gives you options to survive or not.
Her master classes are equally as impressive and will help anyone who wants to transform their organisation or deliver complex projects. I would strongly recommend Tammy as a thought leader, a Change Ninja, and a great person to have on any team.”
Gaynor Williamson
Managing Director, Menicon Ltd
“Tammy embodies ninja thinking. I first met her over a decade ago and was intrigued by her creative thinking about how we could successfully integrate innovative approaches into the complex NHS organisation.
Years later, Tammy supported our organisation with a bespoke training programme that delivered our functional objectives with a huge extra injection of personal growth and development.
Tammy is friendly, flexible, and I would recommend a discussion with her if you’re looking for a fresh perspective on process improvement.”
Jooli Atkins
Change Management Lead for PIRM, NHS England
“Having asked Tam to work with my team to introduce them to Ninja'ing, I was then privileged to take part in a Retreat with Tam and a small cohort of wonderful people who were working through life and work challenges. This experience, the tools and techniques used during the weekend, helped me to make a decision that felt so right I, and many in the room, were in tears. Tammy's approach really works.”
Algy Ayson
Head of Project Delivery Centre of Excellence & Profession, House of Commons
“An absolute pleasure to work with the original Change Ninja, who's been our speaker and facilitator for our team away day and lunch and learn sessions. Dr. Tam inspires us with her extensive experience in facilitating memorable, insightful, and fun-filled conversations using Lego Serious Play and making us think about change and team development differently and perceptively.”
Sam Dawson
Quality Improvement Manager, Surrey Heartlands Health and Care Partnership
“Tammy is an incredibly bright, funny, and emotive speaker who brings a sense of fun as well as practical tips and motivation to change. Her Change Ninja Handbook is a great read, with examples of real-life situations, clear actions, and consequences. We have had Tammy as a speaker at a conference, and feedback was excellent with her session as the highlight of the day. Tammy has also shone in several of our improvement meetings, and I feel very lucky to have worked with her and hope to continue to do so!
I would recommend Tammy’s workshops, sessions, and just for a general chat if you are able to!”
Rachel Parkes
Director of Strategic Change, University of Liverpool
“Tammy is a brilliant facilitator, speaker, and highly experienced change expert. I came across Tammy when she was speaking at an APM conference and was inspired to buy her first book, The Change Ninja. The book is really accessible and has lots of pick-up tips / tools / techniques to help you manage change well.
We asked Tammy to deliver a workshop and keynote speech at our annual change conference for staff, and had great feedback for both. I’d highly recommend Tammy for anyone looking to inspire teams or individuals to manage change well.
Tammy comes with lots of ideas, tips, and support, and is really flexible in accommodating organizational context. Tammy is always keen to see where she can help and willing to offer advice and guidance to others, including demonstrations of techniques such as QUBE and Lego Serious Play.”
Jo Stanford
CEO, Healthcare Project and Change Association Community Interest Company (HPCA)
“I have had the privilege to work with Tammy for 8 years and to have had my work and approach transformed by her training, coaching, and consultancy.
If you are one of the few people who are genuinely wanting to innovate and adapt themselves and their teams to the pace of change and thrive in the new digital world, then Tam can help you to achieve the mindset, tools, and skills you need to succeed.”
Helene White
Quality Improvement Specialist, NHS
“Wondering why people react the way they do to your ideas? I recently completed the Change Ninja 4-day intensive. Within the first 20 minutes, you will learn 2 tools that will ensure you avoid the sabertooth fight or flight response from the people around you. The ninja approach looks at how you can change people without them knowing you are doing it. And the tools work - I have got my bucket list holiday coming up as a result of applying the learning to my private life.”
Lynn Morrice
Operations Director, BHF Data Science Centre
“Just completed the 4-Day Ninja Challenge with Tammy. Fabulous course that provides easy-to-use tools to manage change - you, your team, other colleagues, and external stakeholders. Great group of people on the course with plenty of time for sharing and reflection.
I am using the tools in my work, which speaks volumes as I usually attend a training course and then forget to apply what I have learnt!”
Claire Scull
Global Transformation Senior Director, Lumanity
“Tammy's Ninja Change workshop is pure change coaching magic! Tammy is a practical, experienced, evidence-based, and tenured change leader who brings all of this together in a highly interactive workshop environment. The small cohort works together on their real-world change challenges and learns from Tammy and each other. The running theme of how to tame our own emotional responses as leaders in change, as well as managing those of invested or resistant stakeholders, is key to achieving successful change and business outcomes. I came away with a repeatable toolkit that I deployed instantly after each workshop and got immediate results. I already noticed a change in myself, as did others, after workshop 1! I encourage everyone who leads or is involved in any form of change to attend Tammy's Ninja course.”
Susan Horn
Head of Business Transformation, Stagecoach Bus
“I took part in the '4-Day Ninja Course' this past May, and I can't stop raving about it! The course's pace and approach were fantastic, and Tammy fostered such an open and genuine atmosphere. With the blend of neuroscience, tools for managing people, and real-world situations, I've gained so much confidence and a deeper understanding of effective team leadership. Huge thanks to Tammy for helping me see change in a whole new light! 👏🏻”
Lisa Lamb
Senior Manager, Digital Product Management, American Express
Tammy’s 4-Day course “Becoming a Change Ninja” is a very practical course that helped me better understand how people respond to change—and how our thoughts shape the outcomes we create. I especially appreciated the insight into how the brain delivers on what we focus on. It gave me tools to influence change with empathy, clarity, and confidence. Highly recommend for anyone leading or navigating transformation. I am able to apply these principles to my life, both personally and professionally. Tammy was engaging, and she really knows her stuff. Highly recommend having a conversation with her!
Fiona Strachan
Programme Lead for the Innovative Healthcare Delivery Programme, The University of Edinburgh
I can highly recommend Tam's ninja approach to change. From the Original Change Ninja book and the team training delivered around the ninja approach to change, Tam's insights and perspective have been invaluable. Both the book and Tam's training help to build a picture of all the factors involved from multiple perspectives and allow you to think differently around change and plan more effectively.
Rita Goodbody
Agile Delivery Manager, Spektrix
Tammy was absolutely brilliant in running the Change Ninja course! Her passion was firing us up, not only during the course but behind the scenes too!
I have to say I did go to the first session thinking what new can I learn here? And I have to say - my mind was blown away by the amount of simple tools we were provided! It looked too good to be true, but then we were encouraged to go out there and try it out.
After simply picking up a couple of things we learnt, I tried it in the real world and was giggling after reflecting on it. I brought so much extra work on myself just by simply using a negative language. But after learning things like reframing - I was able to shift perspective and honestly surprise others by bringing very different perspectives, which then meant I received way less solutions that in the olden days would have left me overwhelmed.
Tools are simple and easy. It’s a lot of fun. Tammy knows how to make that space really safe, and I was looking forward to every single session!
I still have one book to read and am holding that for some special moment.
I cannot recommend Tammy’s work enough. I believe this will be highly in demand soon, so reach out and don’t wait any longer - you don’t have to stay frustrated, there is another way!
Kaylee Peneycad
Associate Director, Programmes and Change
I recently attended the 4-Day Ninja Challenge, and it did not disappoint!
Having worked in change and transformation for 15 years, I’ve done my fair share of courses/certifications. And it’s fair to say that not a huge amount has changed in respect of mainstream change management methods and models in the past few years (oh the irony).
So when I came across the Change Ninja approach, I was really excited at the opportunity to learn alongside like minded change professionals and evolve my approach to leading change.
After being on the PMO side for a few years, I felt I had become more reliant on processes and tools, and had lost focus on the people side of change - which is the aspect I enjoy the most. People make change happen, they are pivotal to change and transformation success, so this course was the right fit at the right time, to offer a fresh perspective as I moved into a new role.
I’ll be honest, I was initially concerned that I might be wedded to my old ways and not have the growth mindset I once had. So I was prepared to ‘manage myself through the change’ as we kicked off the first session.
I needn’t have worried. Tammy’s fresh perspectives, engaging delivery style, and the relevant and people-centric models she delivers are fantastic!
The course offers a bunch of new tools and methods that are easy to implement, focus on solving real problems, and deliver impactful results. I can already see results in respect of how people engage with my change initiatives, the language that I use, and how much time I save when it comes to things like writing business cases, getting stakeholder buy in, writing effective change communications, and planning my change approach.
I recommend this for anyone that is looking to gain a fresh perspective/new approach to change, to grow their toolkit, to drive better outcomes whilst saving time, and/or simply to reignite their passion for change management. The energy and enthusiasm from others on the course is infectious, and the whole experience was rewarding and highly enjoyable.
Thanks, Tammy and cohort!
Helen Holder
Head of Business Analysis, RICS
I recently attended Tammy's Change Ninja course, having originally found her work via her 2 books (which I also highly recommend).
What I was looking for - a down to earth, accessible, and practical approach to working in the change environment that would unlock some new ways of working and thinking for me. I had already done a bunch of courses and read a whole load of textbooks, but the theory and the reality weren't quite meeting in the middle.
What I got - a refreshed mindset and toolkit! The course built on the foundations of the books and allowed me to explore a number of practical approaches, but also challenged me to consider my own reactions to change and how these, in turn, shaped the responses of others. There were some models that felt familiar, but the language and opportunity for self reflection made them feel more anchored in real life scenarios and less scary to try and apply.
There were opportunities and encouragement to practise what I'd learned in each session and to learn from others on the course as they did the same. A really worthwhile course and I'm looking forward to more opportunities to put what I've learned into practise.
Katy Dunne
Head of Corporate Programmes, NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board (ICB)
I recently completed the ‘4-Day Ninja Challenge’ with Tammy, and it was amazing! A real breath of fresh air compared to other change management training I’ve done in the past, and I’ve already started using some of the tools and approaches in practice. Tammy is an excellent facilitator, encouraging us to work through real life examples with the group where we were comfortable to do so. I would really recommend this course to anyone leading change or trying to navigate significant changes.
Andrea Paterson
Director, Indigo House Group
Great opportunity for personal development in a supportive environment. Dr. Tammy Watchorn’s ‘brain friendly’ approach to leading change provides expert insights and a number of useful tools. Very beneficial time out for leadership development across organisations.
Sarah Manson
Change Delivery Manager, CRH
Having read Tammy's Change Ninja books, I was keen to learn more deeply about the tools and how I can apply them. I wasn't disappointed! For the Change Ninja Challenge, Tammy delivered engaging and interactive sessions, and I've come away with some great learnings and insights as to how to approach change in a more brain friendly way. It was a very practical course with examples being shared from personal life as well as business. I also met some lovely people on the course too - bonus! Also, I've already put a couple of the tools (PETs) into practice with great success, so I can vouch for the fact that this Ninja stuff really works! Thanks, Tammy :)
Jules Sharples
Head of Change Management, Coeo UK
Tammy's Change Ninja course is fantastic. I completed the 4-Day challenge last Thursday, and I'm already reaping the benefits of some of the practical applications I was able to make, literally, live during the sessions. I was lucky to have a brilliant cohort of supportive and friendly people, massively helped by the way Tammy puts everyone at ease to make sure we all get the most out of the course. As an APMG Change Management Practitioner, it was great to add this Ninja Black Belt module to my skills. I've learned so much more about myself, my cohort, my colleagues, how to manage change even MORE effectively, and some new and interesting perspectives on the psychology of change. Valuable learning and tools which are already helping me at coeo | UK. Thank you so much, Tammy!
Dean Gavin
Senior Manager, Supply Chain Innovation, The LEGO Group
I recently participated in Tammy Watchorn's 4-Day Ninja Challenge course, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. Tammy's expertise and enthusiasm shine through every aspect of the program, making it both engaging and highly informative.
One of the standout features of the course is the use of excellent real-time peer examples. These examples provide a practical perspective, allowing participants to see concepts in action and understand their application in real-world scenarios. The peer examples foster a collaborative learning environment, encouraging interaction and the exchange of ideas among participants.
Additionally, the course offers well-structured working models that are both innovative and easy to grasp. These models serve as valuable tools for implementing the strategies taught throughout the course. Tammy has a knack for breaking down complex concepts into manageable steps, making them accessible to everyone, regardless of their prior experience.
Overall, the 4-Day Ninja Challenge is a must-attend for anyone looking to enhance their skills and gain practical insights into their field. Tammy Watchorn has crafted a course that is both informative and inspiring, and I highly recommend it to anyone seeking personal or professional growth.
