Testimonials
Holly Tonks, Childrens’ Publisher, Tate Enterprises Ltd (www.tate.org.uk).
"I have had the pleasure of receiving career coaching sessions from Brian over the last 6 months. In all the situations that we discussed, Brian would search for ways to help me unlock the answers, transforming the situation to leave me feeling empowered and in control. Brian is incredibly professional, calm and a wonderful listener. The sessions have changed the way I work and look at my role within the company. I thoroughly looked forward to each session and have learnt invaluable techniques from Brian, which I shall carry forward with me for the rest of my career."
Veronica Roberts, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP (www.herbertsmithfreehills.com).
"I found my coaching sessions with Brian very helpful indeed. We focused on particular aspects of my fee-earning and management responsibilities and Brian helped me to formulate clear and achievable action plans. He didn't provide any immediate answers, but listened to my account of my experiences, asked some excellent questions and focused our discussion on different ways of approaching issues. I found it particularly useful to discuss with Brian what my key strengths are and how to make more of them."
Lucy Nightingale, Founding Director, SLV Global (https://slv.global/).
"I can recommend Brian’s coaching with the utmost confidence to any business owner or anyone who works in a leadership capacity. I had been told by other business owners about the value of coaching, however, initially, I felt a little unsure about how a leader from another industry could coach me on my own business. However, even after just one session with Brian, I realised how valuable these were going to be to myself and my business. Brian has a thoughtful, calming and skilled approach that encouraged me to make rational, wise and ambitious decisions. My sessions ran over a 6 month period and during that time the decisions and goals I set during sessions improved both the functioning, management structure and strategy of my organisation. Brian has a great ability to reflect back on elements of other sessions, bringing them into current discussions which allowed me to see how much had developed and to have more faith in myself to create more higher-reaching goals. Throughout the sessions Brian allowed me to see a more efficient approach to the challenges I face as a business owner and I am a very grateful as I believe I am a more effective leader because of his coaching."
"Jack Gutteridge, Creative Director, Odd Events Ltd.
"As a young entrepreneur and in the early stages of my career, I suddenly found myself at a crucial and unexpected crossroads. Brian offered me clear and relevant guidance, he accurately addressed a much needed review and transformation of what were already ingrained business practices, that I was unaware were effecting my decision making. Brian helped me form a clear path, clear goals for the immediate and the milestones ahead. With Brian’s patience and tangible results-driven advice, I feel focused, energized and clear on where I am headed and how I am getting there. I will be seeing Brian throughout my career ahead and I am already prepping and looking forward our next session. I can’t recommend him enough."
Jon Morris, a senior manager in the technology sector.
“I have enjoyed and got real benefit from my sessions with Brian. He has the ability to find those incisive and insightful questions that have helped me think my way into and through the challenges and opportunities. Brian also knows when to offer to switch from coach into mentor to change the value proposition of the conversation. I am in no doubt that the work I am now doing is better as a result of the time I have spent with Brian; and am sure I will want to return to our relationship in the future to get help with new challenges.”
Fiona MacIntyre, MD Ebury Publishing, A Division of Penguin Random House.
"Brian became my Chairman when I was a newly appointed Managing Director. At that point we had ambitious plans for growth and, indeed, went on petty rapidly to double the size of the company. Throughout that time, Brian was a reassuringly supportive presence. Many people consider themselves good listeners but few actually hear what is being said. Brian truly listens. He also has the experience and emotional intelligence to be able to identify what's been left unsaid, which can often unlock a problem and lead to a solution.
Brian gives measured, well thought out, strategic advice. He has an acute understanding of what makes people tick and can get the best out of them because of this. He is straightforward to deal with and always realistic. There is also a refreshing absence of dominant ego which makes him a very relaxed, empathetic person to deal with."
Margie Seale, Non-Executive Director at Telstra Corporation, Bank of Queensland, Ramsay Health Care and The Scentre Group.
"Brian and I worked together for many years and across two companies. For much of that time he was my boss, mentor and coach. Brian is a great listener, a thoughtful strategist, a savvy businessman, full of good practical common sense and fun to work with. I recommend him."
Gaurav Shrinagesh, CEO Penguin Random House India.
"I had the pleasure of working under Brian’s leadership when he was responsible for building the Random House business in India among his other international responsibilities. A critical element to Brian’s leadership style had always been his ability to build trust and relationships. He does this by having clarity around parameters while maintaining good judgement, having the patience to understand issues thereby gaining awareness and insights. Brian will challenge your thinking and assumptions, provide feedback, encourage you to achieve your goals and most importantly listen carefully without judgement.”