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!
