Testimonials

Coaching has been a fascinating experience. Coaching sessions with John were invigorating, enjoyable, challenging and, above all, immensely rewarding; they were never dull! From my experience, coaching requires a significant degree of trust and confidence between the participants, something that John established very early on, and something that I have deeply appreciated.

I have been greatly impressed at the depth of John’s understanding of human behaviour and, importantly, his ability to pass on his knowledge in a positive, understandable way. John is a very effective coach and undoubtedly one of his strengths is his understanding of the issues and pressures faced in real business and commercial environments, which means that 'homework' has always been practical and applicable day to day.

Senior Associate, now Partner
Leading Scottish Law Firm

I'd known Alan for many years and recently I asked him to work with me on a large project for a client in the UK. I asked him because I needed a world class communication professional. He was that and much more. He was the ultimate partner, knowing when to lead, when to support and when to challenge, always with skill, diplomacy and integrity. As an added bonus, his wit and humor kept everyone smiling. I'd work with him again in an instant and recommend him without reservation.

Deb Unke, VP Communication Consulting Services
Ingenix

John worked with me to create commercial solutions tailored to business needs which made an impact and delivered results. John and I have worked on a range of commercial solutions from performance management to management development. John has used his commercial experience across a range of disciplines to stretch and challenge me to increase my expertise and that of my team and the firm as a whole.

Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative

Derek Cummings, HR Director
Burness

Alan is always highly professional in business. He is extremely knowledgeable in subject matter and has a very pragmatic approach. I can recommend him wholeheartedly.

Campbell Urquhart , Managing Director
The Urquhart Partnership Ltd

John is a true motivator who has the ability to energise his team and deliver excellent results. His realistic and positive attitude to business is a breath of fresh air.

Brian Nicolson, Owner
reflexblue limited

Alan delivered everything that BlackRock was looking for, and he understood our business requirements. Totally professional, highly recommended.

John Turner, VP
BlackRock International

John worked with me as a personal coach to support my development for career progression within Marks & Spencer. I've also been a delegate on Management Development course's he has facilitated within M&S. I found his style particularly motivating. He also has a strong commercial background and therefore demonstrates being driven to provide value and results. I would absolutely recommend him.

Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity

Joss Farrow, L&D Manager
Marks and Spencer

Used John to support development of senior management team in a public sector organisation undergoing a rapid change programme - good balance of support and challenge, ensuring delivery of results while supporting the needs of individual. In depth understanding of management behaviour, coaching techniques and facilitation skills was to the fore as I subsequently engaged him as one-to-one career coach. Would recommend him unhesitatingly for similar roles/tasks in future.

Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity

Alasdair Bovaird, CEO
Public Sector

John and I have worked together on various projects over the last few years and I have always been overwhelemed at Johns personal and enthuisiastic approach to everything. John's depth of knowledge in his field is outstanding and his desire and drive to deliver results is outstanding..... and he does deliver! John is a great motivator and his influence and support has had an extremely positive influence on my business. John's number is the first I dial every time I need a business solution.

Stuart Evans, Sales Manager
Fusion Meetings & Events

John is a pragmatic, action based, outcome driven individual. He has a great ability to make the complex very simple and find creative solutions to problems. He has an open, engaging and inspirational communication style which allows him to integrate into new client businesses quickly. This leads to him achieving better business results for client companies.

Rosemary Taylor, Owner
Vivvid limited