The Manager Hub mission

Managing people takes more than technical expertise.

We help managers build the skills, confidence and judgement to get the best from their people.

Built for busy managers

Everything we do is designed to be used in the very next conversation, decision or situation a manager faces.

We deliver:

  • Live, bitesize sessions that fit into busy working days

  • Practical tools and language managers can use immediately

  • Scalable training that works without draining time or budget

  • Managers who do things differently, not just know more

Meet Paul Turnbull

Paul is the founder of The Manager Hub and has over 20 years’ experience in management development.

Before founding The Manager Hub, Paul held senior learning and development roles including Head of Learning and Development at Guardian News & Media and Three Mobile. He has spent the last 18 years helping organisations develop better managers through his own businesses.

  • 20+ years’ experience
  • Senior L&D roles
  • MSc Occupational Psychology
  • MSc Performance Psychology
  • Chartered MCIPD

His work combines evidence-based practice with real organisational experience, helping managers perform well under everyday pressure.

To learn more about Paul’s background and approach, you can view his LinkedIn profile, including recommendations from managers he has worked with.

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"I highly recommend Paul as a leadership coach and psychological managerial expert. Paul has the ability to demonstrate to his audience how to clearly build high performing teams in fast paced working environments."

Ross Senior Partner, Executive Search

"Paul is excellent at keeping a diverse group of people on purpose and focus by creating relevance and engagement, triggered by his innate ability to read the room and empathise. I really enjoyed the sessions with Paul, as did the rest of my leadership team. "

Ale Client Services, Agency

"I’ve attended a number of Management courses and seminars that Paul has delivered over the last decade or so, and can say without prejudice they are the most informative, engaging and enjoyable training & coaching exercises I’ve given my time to over the past 25+yrs working in the IT & Telco industries."

Ken Service Delivery Management, Telco

"I've enjoyed every training session I've had with Paul immensely - aside from the humour he injects, I left each one feeling like I had acquired new skills and confident that I was equipped to deal with the many challenges that can come from management."

Jessica Marketing, Media Subscriptions

"Paul has the fantastic strength of being able to structure his learning modules to provide the best for everyone in the room. He has a rare ability to discuss issues and concerns with everyone so they feel included in the session and make sure that nobody is left behind or stopped from progressing forward."

Paul Operational Excellence, Media

"Paul has a strong grasp of business psychology along with insights into the challenges managers face. He expertly weaves that knowledge into a very informative, thought-provoking, and spirited discussion. I found his sessions to be highly beneficial and left with some great takeaways."

Edelyn Audience Development, Marketing Communications

"I have had the absolute pleasure of working with Paul in two organisations over the last 15 years. His open, fun, confident and knowledgeable approach has enabled him to help many individuals and organisations progress forwards. I have witnessed 'blocked' people transform themselves from Paul’s flexible, adaptive approach."

Mark Programme Director, Digital Services

"Paul expertly delivers training with humour, focus and a keen sense of how to bring a room of complete strangers together. He's great at building confidence and able to get to grips with the nuances unique to each business. I would highly recommend Paul for any aspect of management training."

Josie Supply Chain, Film & TV