Case Study
Growth Mindset Workshop
About Our Growth Mindset Workshop
Client: Multiple
Industry: Cross sector
Team Size: 25 delegates
Workshop: Growth Mindset
Focus Areas: Growth, resilience, learning styles and leadership readiness
Central Finance is an FCA-regulated commercial finance broker supporting SMEs with business loans, asset finance, property finance, and grant funding.
As the company grew, the board recognised the need to invest in internal talent. Their goal? Empower existing staff, promote from within, and deliver an even better client experience.
The Challenge
With team expansion underway, Central Finance wanted to ensure staff development kept pace. They needed a flexible, high-quality training programme that would:
- Build leadership capability
- Improve confidence and communication
- Support internal promotions and productivity
- Enhance the overall client journey
Why Make Strides
Central Finance chose Make Strides for several key reasons:
- Trusted relationships with the team behind the business
- Blended learning approach (in-person + digital)
- Institute of Leadership Approved content
- Excellent value for a professional-grade training solution
The Programme
Participants enrolled in the Leadership Development Programme, designed to enhance team skills while being practical, flexible, and engaging.
What participants loved:
“The content is varied, enjoyable, and a great mix of learning styles.”
The Impact
Since starting the programme, Central Finance has seen:
- Noticeable growth in team confidence
- Staff taking on more responsibility at a higher level
- A stronger foundation for internal promotions and leadership development
“The team are building confidence and taking on more work at a higher level.”
In Their Words
“Make Strides genuinely cares about personal and professional development. Their trainers are knowledgeable, approachable, and passionate, which made every session engaging and impactful.”
“Whether you’re looking to build confidence, develop new skills, or progress your career, Make Strides gives you the tools and support to succeed.”
Looking Ahead
Central Finance has already seen the value of the training. They’re excited to continue growing with Make Strides as a trusted partner and hope to see ongoing development of modules to deepen learning even further.
