Dawn Edwards ๐
Managing Director at Challenge Training and Consultancy Limited- Claim this Profile
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Bev Weston
It has been my absolute pleasure to be part of the East Midlands Chamber, Peer Network programme facilitated by Dawn. Her expert coaching skills, professionalism and inspirational leadership, not to mention honesty and good humour have made the whole experience so worth while.
Nicola Moss
Dawn is so giving of her time and is the ultimate professional. Dawn supported the Nottingham business community through leading on the FSB networking and policy events, as well as being President of the East Midlands Chamber and running her own business through Covid times! She is a leader with integrity and always sourced amazingly educational guest speakers to inspire and motivate us to make the best of each working day.
Bev Weston
It has been my absolute pleasure to be part of the East Midlands Chamber, Peer Network programme facilitated by Dawn. Her expert coaching skills, professionalism and inspirational leadership, not to mention honesty and good humour have made the whole experience so worth while.
Nicola Moss
Dawn is so giving of her time and is the ultimate professional. Dawn supported the Nottingham business community through leading on the FSB networking and policy events, as well as being President of the East Midlands Chamber and running her own business through Covid times! She is a leader with integrity and always sourced amazingly educational guest speakers to inspire and motivate us to make the best of each working day.
Bev Weston
It has been my absolute pleasure to be part of the East Midlands Chamber, Peer Network programme facilitated by Dawn. Her expert coaching skills, professionalism and inspirational leadership, not to mention honesty and good humour have made the whole experience so worth while.
Nicola Moss
Dawn is so giving of her time and is the ultimate professional. Dawn supported the Nottingham business community through leading on the FSB networking and policy events, as well as being President of the East Midlands Chamber and running her own business through Covid times! She is a leader with integrity and always sourced amazingly educational guest speakers to inspire and motivate us to make the best of each working day.
Bev Weston
It has been my absolute pleasure to be part of the East Midlands Chamber, Peer Network programme facilitated by Dawn. Her expert coaching skills, professionalism and inspirational leadership, not to mention honesty and good humour have made the whole experience so worth while.
Nicola Moss
Dawn is so giving of her time and is the ultimate professional. Dawn supported the Nottingham business community through leading on the FSB networking and policy events, as well as being President of the East Midlands Chamber and running her own business through Covid times! She is a leader with integrity and always sourced amazingly educational guest speakers to inspire and motivate us to make the best of each working day.
Credentials
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Winner - Outstanding Female Leader in a Market Town (East Midlands)
The Women's AwardsOct, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Silver Winner - Most Inspiring Businesswoman 2023 (East Midlands)
Best Business Women AwardsSep, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Finalist - Service Industries Entrepreneur of the Year (Midlands) - Winners announced Nov 23
Great British Entrepreneur Awards & CommunityJul, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Winner Entrepreneurial Educator 2022
Real Entrepreneurs East MidlandsApr, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Alumni Fellow
Nottingham Trent UniversityOct, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Entrepreneur of the Year 2011 (Nottinghamshire)
East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire)Nov, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Fellow
The Institute of Leadership & Management -
Member
Chartered Management Institute -
Top 100 Women of Influence 2012
Nottingham City Council -
Woman Achiever of the Year 2003
Nottingham Evening Post
Experience
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Challenge Training and Consultancy Limited
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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Jan 1997 - Present
Founder & MD of Challenge Consulting, an award winning provider of bespoke and qualification based training, specialising in Leadership & Management topics. We add demonstrable value to our client businesses through creating practical and applicable training which builds in the clients' own terminology, philosophy and required competencies, throughout the UK. With an overall satisfaction rate (from client feedback) of 9.2 out of 10) and a pass rate on accredited courses of 95.8%, our track record speaks for itself. Short skills based courses and qualifications in a full range of business related topics. Public courses available at our Training Centre based in Nottinghamshire. Largest Centre for ILM qualifications within the East Midlands Area with direct claim status due to consistent excellence in quality of design and delivery. Online tutor led delivery, or face to face at a location of your choice. Show less
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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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300 - 400 Employee
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Area Lead - Nottinghamshire / Derbyshire
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Jan 2022 - Present
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Chairperson
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Mar 2013 - Present
Passionate about all things Lambley and within the Dumbles area. Also Chair of Lambley Village Show committee to raise money each September for a fabulous local Charity. Currently raising funds to โRevitalise the Reed Pondโ - 4 acres of beautiful nature reserve in the heart of the village, recently purchased by the Parish Council. Passionate about all things Lambley and within the Dumbles area. Also Chair of Lambley Village Show committee to raise money each September for a fabulous local Charity. Currently raising funds to โRevitalise the Reed Pondโ - 4 acres of beautiful nature reserve in the heart of the village, recently purchased by the Parish Council.
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Ashfield Citizens Advice
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Trustee
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Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
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East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire)
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United Kingdom
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Civic and Social Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Board Member and Past President Nov 2019/Dec 20
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Oct 2011 - Dec 2021
Passionate about promoting the interests of East Midlands Business. Chair of Skills and Communities Board Sub Committee & Chair of Nottinghamshire Members forum (quarterly meetings to listen to member views). Joined the Chamber Board in 2011. Passionate about promoting the interests of East Midlands Business. Chair of Skills and Communities Board Sub Committee & Chair of Nottinghamshire Members forum (quarterly meetings to listen to member views). Joined the Chamber Board in 2011.
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LAMBLEY DAY NURSERY LIMITED
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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Owner/Managing Director
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Aug 2007 - Oct 2014
30 place children's day nursery open from 7:30 to 5:45 Monday to Friday. Children from age six weeks to 7 years. Small and friendly with Ofsted "good" rating and 96% overall satisfaction rate from parents at last parent's evening. Outstanding Ofsted Rating in 5 areas May 2011 and Good rating in 2014. Sold to pursue other business interests and continuing to thrive. 30 place children's day nursery open from 7:30 to 5:45 Monday to Friday. Children from age six weeks to 7 years. Small and friendly with Ofsted "good" rating and 96% overall satisfaction rate from parents at last parent's evening. Outstanding Ofsted Rating in 5 areas May 2011 and Good rating in 2014. Sold to pursue other business interests and continuing to thrive.
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Scottish & Newcastle
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United Kingdom
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Food and Beverage Services
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Investment Manager
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Feb 1992 - Oct 1996
Consideration of business risk and investment viability for loan applications. Consideration of business risk and investment viability for loan applications.
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Education
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Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University
Master of Business Administration -
The Open University
Business Qualifications and NVQ 7, Management
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