Testimonials

Here are some testimonials by people who have been coached by me

"John worked quickly and professionally with great poise and courage. He supported and challenged me in equal measure and I was through his skill able to make a breakthrough in my own development. John works ethically and pragmatically in a way which is likely to be experienced positively by pretty much any client". Andrew Jones, Executive coach

"I knew from the first meeting that we would get on. John is a person who to me, would get on with anyone, he makes you feel relaxed.  We started our sessions, very relaxed approach, not pressing, in other words, not being over loaded with questions. As each session went on, my opinion of myself was changing, I was being shown how I was reacting in certain situations, and now I was being shown the tools to deal with these. Overall very pleased with the sessions with John and would recommend John to anyone who was in similar situations".  D. Francis, Business manager

"My life coaching sessions with you last summer were a great investment.  Five months on, I have received wonderful feedback from my first ever adult evening class, and I am now planning more programmes. During the three months I spent preparing my course, there were times that I doubted this new direction, but I remembered the evidence we looked at for why this would suit me, and that gave me the confidence to persevere". Maggie Buchanan

"John is without doubt the most professional and committed person I have worked with in a long time. He also makes all his clients feel welcomed and wanted. He always gets great feedback from clients he has worked with and seminars he has run." Lin Buchanan, Managing Consultant, leading HR consultancy.

"It has enabled me to focus on some key areas of my personal development which has helped me become a more effect leader and manager of staff who work for me. What I appreciated most was the time to think through issues that I was struggling with and to talk to someone highly experienced in coaching.  My coach help give me the confidence to tackle some difficult issues. It was the best training / development intervention I have ever had". AH, senior public sector manager

“I have been fortunate enough to have attended John’s workshops where his coaching skills, facilitation and overall abilities to aid a person in their personal development have been excellent.  The groups I’ve been a part of have benefited enormously from his talents and experience. John’s approach is one that puts a person immediately at ease and he has a great ability to hear what’s not said as well as what is said.  He has a good enquiry technique which is gentle yet persistent, always pacing the client well in order to help them get the best out of themselves and to be able to move forward with confidence.  His observations are astute. Despite my long corporate experience in the Music Industry and at senior management level, John has helped me discover aspects within that I’ve not previously recognised”.  Ruth Katz, music industry executive

Workshops

Here's what people have been saying about my workshops too:

"I have learned as much from your way of presenting the workshop as I have from the work done with and within the group. Your affirmation and accepting approach has taught me how to create a "safe emotionally" environment for real life-changing work to take place".

"The workshop has far surpassed my expectations. I realised my goals – but not in a way I expected to. I was waiting to be asked the problem and be given an answer – instead – this morning – I found the answer and it covered years of bad emotions and a wide range of issues I had…Thank you so very much for a life rediscovered".