Testimonials

I was not convinced regarding the benefits of coaching, my personality is not one that easily accepts help or other points of view. Steve was patient and supportive through what was actually a very turbulent time for me both professionally and privately. Steve helped me step back, focus on what really mattered.

Steve used models and tools to help me focus in on what was important to me, help simplify decision making and to see situations from different sides, but making sure that I did keep attention on the outcomes that I was needing for my own private and professional goals.

I am not saying I am the finished article as situations always challenge us, but I would not hesitate to engage with Steve again when I felt the time was right.

 

MH - Prospective Media Company Managing Director

 

Steve was an outstanding coach particularly given he has recently completed his higher-level qualification in coaching. He has coupled his extensive knowledge and experience as a senior Army Officer with his academic skill set to very good effect. I gained a great deal from all the sessions which went very quickly such was the level of engagement, though provoking content and structure. In particular his strength areas were as follows:

  • Optimistic coaching style which encouraged self-belief in the client
  • Questioning to challenge client’s assumptions, elicit new insights, raise self-awareness and gain learning.
  • Discouraged dependency on the coach and develops the client’s ability to self-coach
  • Identifies ways of, and opportunities for, developing leadership behaviours and attributes through coaching.

I have a new skill set which I can develop further in myself and within my life stakeholder group family, friends’ colleagues. I would have no hesitation recommending Steve to others seeking executive coaching in the future. 

 

ST - Strategic Portfolio Manager