This was the single best investment I have ever made in myself. I'm not sure I had clear expectations going into coaching, but if I did, they were exceeded! I had hoped I might find it helpful, whereas I actually ended up finding it life-changing. I feel like the life changes I was starting to dream about making, have now been solidified and turned into a reality, and action plan that I’m energised about creating as it will lead me to a more fulfilled life.

I wanted motivation, and a better understanding of some of my behaviours around procrastination. I thought a coach would hold me accountable to ‘doing’ things. Thankfully, you saw beyond this. So no, my specific expectations were not met, but the outcome was so much better, and enduring, and life changing". "I can be the world’s worst (best) procrastinator. I could see the exciting opportunities open to me, but couldn’t motivate myself to take them. I thought getting a coach would hold me to account and force me to get on with ‘doing’ those activities I could see needed to be done". "So on reflection, I can now confirm that this job change was the right move for me, but it took the coaching sessions to get me to realise this; to realise the potential it presented to me, but not in the way I thought it would. I’m now flying at work, driving new initiatives, getting recognition for my ideas, but in a way I never thought possible. I’ve stopped trying to be something, or someone I’m not. I’m much more congruous with my own style shining through, and it’s just all so much easier to succeed now.

I was amazed and impressed at how quickly you ‘got’ me. You were open, positive and encouraging and helped me to think in a different way if needed. This was all underpinned with a real sense of support and a genuine desire to help me change the things I’d identified. I am now more analytical and thoughtful about situations. I see the possibilities in a situation and not the potential problems. I have greater self-awareness and feel I can use my learning both at work and at home to my real advantage.

I discovered that I did know what I wanted, even though when I was first asked I didn’t know the answer. Coaching helped me understand what was actually important to me and why, and what sort of timescale I was really considering

I was at a point in life where I just didn't know which way to turn, it felt like more than just being at a crossroads, it was a major intersection! The sessions with Chris unearthed what I can only describe as my inner compass where it became obvious which route I should take and looking back I now see that was absolutely the right decision. Without the support and insight from Chris, I may still be lost.

The single most important thing I learnt is about aligning my choices in life to my vision, and that it’s ok to articulate and talk about things that your heart desires. When I first started the Coaching sessions with Chris, I was at a point where I was afraid to want or hope for certain things so as to avoid being disappointed when they didn’t come to fruition, but I’ve come to realise that the surest way of not realising your dreams is not to dream at all. To have someone who could help me think through important aspects in my life at a time when I was looking to make some key decisions. Chris was a true coach in that he never gave the answers but rather asked the right questions to facilitate my thinking and decision-making. And he never gave in easily either. There were times where he sensed I might have been trying to get the easy way out, and rather than let me get away with it, he’d surface it and challenge me, which was just what I expected of a true Coach. The coaching sessions gave me a lot of strength at a time I really needed it. Having Chris as a Coach is like having a champion on your side.

I now approach situations with a different perspective of how I can make the most of them. I am now more patient with my aims and goals in life. I try to reflect more before I open my mouth, thinking whether it is worth doing do. Coaching has played a role in searching out and kick-starting exercises that have been highly beneficial to my self-awareness. Thanks for helping me develop as a human being and help to balance out recognising the importance of emotions with using my energy effectively

When I started coaching I was in a grey hole – the coaching journey brought back the colour that I had enjoyed at different points in my life and really gave me the confidence and the techniques to shape my day to day and future plans to keep that colour. The culmination of this stage of coaching was a complete change in work/home life - pretty substantial changes that definitely feel right. The positive energy I now have about my life and the way in which I now approach change is dramatically different. The major insight that I have benefited from was getting to the heart of what makes me tick, what makes me happy. And the biggest breakthrough was taking a decision about our business and home that is now moving our life in a positive, forward direction, which it had been lacking for years. These are both massive changes brought about through coaching with you – I can't thank you enough."

I can safely say that at the outset I was very concerned about starting the process and somewhat scared. But even after the first session I felt a positive change in myself and began to realise there were different ways to deal with challenges and I could control matters in a more balanced way

I was able to be more present and exert more influence in my office, building a profile as a leader and trusted voice with senior figures across the Department". "I’ve always lacked confidence, and I was amazed at how coaching connects you with the person you want to be, and empowers you to run with that. It’s very powerful and has made me far more comfortable with my place in the world and the contribution and value I have to offer."

I think that understanding my core values gave me the confidence to put myself out there a bit more and stop procrastinating about stuff, eg dating. I didn’t know how I would find telephone coaching and I thought I might find it quite weird not actually meeting someone with whom I was sharing lots of personal stuff, but actually that was quite liberating and I was maybe more open more quickly.

I highly recommend Chris as a coach. I reached out to him because I was having anxiety caused by lack of work opportunities at the time, wrong side of 40, just married and, worst of all, I did not know what I wanted to do. Chris gave me some shape and focus to figure stuff out for myself which is exactly what I needed. Chris is a superb listener and it's very helpful getting feedback on what you had said previously - it keeps you anchored. Above all, however, Chris basically cares - he wants you to do well, he is very client focussed and passionate and quite frankly that goes a hell of a long way.

The strength I have developed from the experience is that I can see I’m stronger than I thought I was. I can be naturally negative and I now can identify that. The experience has made me look at myself from a different and new perspective.

An incredible experience and a life-changing one at a time when it was needed. The journey was an emotional roller coaster but with each step, it took me to a better, stronger and happier state of mind and being. There were moments when I slipped backwards but I believe this needed to happen to allow me to take two steps forward. When reflecting on ME and how I felt at the beginning to where I am now I now have the know-how to deal with situations, value my values and defend and honour them. Believe and respect myself and ensure moving forward that I do not forget this or allow others to disrespect me. Family and friends see a change in me and for the better. I have got my “MOJO” back.

I surprised myself by realising that I can do what is needed and that in fact I have always been able to do it. I lacked belief but Chris was able to help me not only realise this but turn it around and I now have belief in myself. My family have been telling me for years I’m worthy, just the same as anyone else. It has taken coaching to finally make me also believe this

I had a life-changing decision to make and needed some guidance on how to go about it. My expectations were exceeded as not only was I more confident in tackling the decision but I also learned a huge amount about myself as I was guided to ask some difficult questions and seek answers which really resonated with me". "I look at the world differently, with more confidence and a much better understanding of how I operate within it. I feel more able to deal with challenges that would have stopped me in the past. I am more assertive but true to myself and my values". "I was surprised by how open I was able to be, when I originally thought of myself as quite reserved. I also saw changes very early on, where problems that had come up before were easier to manage, based on the new level of understanding I had gained from the coaching

I looked forward to our sessions and in some cases they didn’t come quick enough. Your constant ability to delve into the depths of what I was really saying and guide me in the right direction to allow me to understand me and what I needed io do to make me the best me. I feel like sleeping beauty who has just woken up after being asleep for 20+ years

Thanks to Chris, I feel more empowered in my self and capability by embracing a beneficial projection of myself. Critically how I can recognise when the unhelpful aspects of my thoughts are beginning to appear and how to deal with them with exercises.