Transform relationships to create happier, more productive workplaces.

In advertising and marketing, we often initiate campaigns and projects without taking time to prepare and align for effective working relationships.

It’s like an orchestra beginning to play without tuning up first. Even if the musicians have the right sheet music, it can still go catastrophically wrong if they don’t tune up and play in harmony.

Tuning Up training is specifically designed for people in marketing and advertising; people who want more productive, sustainable and lower-stress relationships, for a better culture, a better business and a happier workplace.

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Tuning Up Leadership Training Course

Who is it for?
Leadership team members in all roles.

What will you get from it?
This engaging training course delivers the simple yet powerful model, the Meikle Matrix, for those who seek to improve team cohesion, company performance, employee engagement and satisfaction.

What are the benefits?
Leadership can cascade Tuning Up principles throughout their organisation to create more engaged, productive and happier workplaces.

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"Tuning Up was a masterclass in improving agency-client relationships. David took the principles of his book and turned them into real-world strategies that my team at Recipe could immediately apply. The Meikle Matrix is pure genius—simple, effective, and transformative."

Ed Glover, CEO Recipe

“David skilfully helped us uncover areas for growth, improve our communication and foster stronger collaboration. His deep insights, extensive experience and empathetic soft skills approach made a significant and lasting impact.”

Wim Vermuelen, European CSO at Bubka, Lecturer at the Solvay Business School, Vlerick Business School

Tuning Up Staff Training

Who is it for?
For anyone and everyone in your organisation.

What will you get from it?
From leaders to managers to front line staff, this immersive training course provides an in-depth look at the principles, advantages and applications of Tuning Up and its proprietary model, the Meikle Matrix.

What are the benefits?
Gain practical tools to build more productive, and harmonious relationships with your internal teams and clients, or agencies. Supported by the Tuning Up book.

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“A good model offers explanatory power, helping you make sense of complex issues. A great model makes you feel as though you have discovered a secret view into how the world really works. Tuning Up delivers such a secret.”

Blair Enns, Author, The Win Without Pitching Manifesto & Pricing Creativity: A Guide to Profit Beyond the Billable Hour

Tuning Up Seminar

Who is it for?
For anyone and everyone in your organisation.

What will you get from it?
Great for organisations of any type, and suitable for larger audiences, our informative and entertaining seminar is the best introduction to Tuning Up directly from the author.

In this 60-minute presentation followed by Q&A, learn how Tuning Up principles and the Meikle Matrix can help you manage all aspects of relationships: in and out of work.

What are the benefits?
A great tool to follow Tuning Up Leadership Training to prepare companies for change, or a standalone lesson to kickstart cultural improvement.

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“If everyone understood the brilliant Meikle Matrix and acted accordingly, our industry would fast become a better, more sustainable one to work in.”

Jamie Elliott, CEO, The Gate

Tuning Up Onboarding Workshops

Who is it for?
For client and agency teams entering a new partnership or resetting an existing one. Can include multiple agencies.

What will you get from it?
An ideal way for brands and their agencies to get off on the right foot for productive, successful, and sustainable working relationships. Learn the lessons from Tuning Up and how to apply the Meikle Matrix to guide you in your new partnership and get the very best from each other.

What are the benefits?
The start of a new working relationship is an opportunity for the teams to get to know one another, to set the right trajectory to achieve their goals, and to lay down the principles for processes and behaviours.

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“Over two highly productive days, the onboarding process David ran was highly engaging and collaborative.  The energy in the room was consistently high and purposeful, with everyone actively participating and aligning behind shared goals.

The Meikle Matrix is a great tool and sets a clear benchmark for agency-client collaboration – insightful, effective and outcome-driven.  

By the end, all teams left with a positive mindset, with actionable takeaways and a clear plan to foster strong, productive relationships moving forward. Highly recommended!"

Richard Cristofolli, CCO, Freemans

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