Quotes from Participants
"Leaving with a better insight into myself, how I do things, and how this affects those around me."
"I feel very upbeat after the days."
"I recognise I can do some things myself and take personal control even when the 'shit hits the fan', and not
just think of the negative, but focus on what I can do."
"I see this as giving me a chance to be better prepared for life in general and dealing with stress at work."
"Felt enriched and stimulated by the experience."
Quotes from Commissioners
"Arcadia Alive obviously manages to reach the areas we can't! We can give our drivers all the technical
retraining and route learning in the world, it's the extra 10% of attitude, behaviour, self-awareness that's
really going to make the difference, and that's what Arcadia have delivered."
Paul Boyle - Driver Standards Manager - GNER
"Drivers were suspicious and sceptical before going on the programme. However on completion all have commented
on how well the programme has helped them, not only with dealing with work issues but also with home/lifestyle
issues. Virgin Trains West Coast is now seeking to give all of their drivers the benefits of this concentration
focused training"
Martin Berwick - Operations Standards Manager - Virgin Trains West Coast
"Through the successful delivery of this programme, achieved through working effectively in partnership,
there is no doubt that Arcadia Alive Ltd have added value to the Carillion Rail Services business."
Paul Kirk - Group Managing Director - Carillion Transport