“Thank you for helping me to believe in myself, and in my capabilities. I knew I could do what I wanted to do, but somehow felt locked in. Your coaching skills helped me to slow down and to believe in what I already knew to be true. You kept me on task, and I was able to move forward. Setting targets for each session was sometimes difficult because it meant I had to focus on a difficult area, but you encouraged me to dig deep and to explore uncharted territory. Thank you for your professionalism and your incisive questioning that always hit the spot. Now I think of what you might ask me to help me to make a decision, and hey presto, I believe I have a magic wand!
PH-B, Headmistress, Prep School
“Following our recent series of coaching sessions I am writing to say how valuable I found them. The sessions were well structured focusing on issues that were causing me barriers in the working environment. You encouraged me to delve into each issue and analyse what actions I could take to address these and move forward positively. We finished the sessions with an agreed action plan and goals for the future. Thank you for the professional way you conducted the coaching - it was a very worthwhile experience.”
MF, CEO, Chamber of Commerce
“I felt I should write an accompanying letter to put it writing my true appreciation for the coaching sessions I had with you.
Your consistent enthusiasm and sense of humour meant that each session was an experience I looked forward to. The high expectations you had of me and your positive encouragement was refreshing and motivating. By the end of each session I had a clear direction and actions I felt confident about.
Your questioning was brilliant. You got to know me very quickly through your coaching and frequently asked me thought provoking questions, which moved me forward in evaluating where I truly was and where I wanted to get to.
Your ability to help me in identifying the real crux of an issue has enabled me to have a clearer perspective of my current life and what I need to do next to have the life I want and deserve.”
ZH, Advisory Teacher and Coach, Education Authority
“I enjoyed the sessions and found them very helpful and productive. PS I am leaving the office with a few hours to spare before my flight – progress!”
GQ, Managing Partner, Solicitors
“I wanted to drop you a note of appreciation for your coaching help. You pierced the dust which always surrounds the seam face and brought clarity and structure to the inevitably messy working day.
Above all, you forced us to face questions which had popped up in the backs of our minds from time to time but had been repressed. As a result, we have completely changed what we are doing and how we are doing it.
These efforts are already bearing some fruit with the promise of much more to come. Initially, morale has risen and team performance improved. This is resulting in better task execution which will lead onto increased business and profits in the future. We are delighted with the results.
We will certainly invite you back periodically when the coal face dust starts to get too thick again and we need your clarity of vision to make sure that we are on track and hewing the most lucrative seams.
Many thanks for your sterling work and the added value you brought with you. We are not the easiest of people to deal with and you bore our foibles and irritating habits with great fortitude and good humour.”
KC-H, Managing Director, IT business
“My weekly coaching sessions with David Wilson proved to be an extremely valuable opportunity to step back from my day-to-day leadership responsibilities and take a wider view. …/… I was given the opportunity to extend my thinking beyond the coaching sessions by David sending me some written questions to consider and suggested leadership reading. This maximised the benefit of the sessions. He was also able to challenge how I viewed certain aspects of my job so that the mundane became exciting as it was the next step towards fulfilling my vision. David made sure that the benefits of being coached had a lasting effect on my work beyond the formal sessions.
In addition to his coaching skills, David’s knowledge of education through his work on various governing bodies was extremely helpful as certain aspects of my work, such as preparation for OfSTED, did not require detailed explanation.
Having been coached by David, I have deepened my commitment to and understanding of my vision for my school. I believe I am a stronger leader with a better understanding of relationships within an organisation and the need for the leader to model how those relationships can move forward. I believe that I have developed my strategic thinking as a leader and have a greater awareness of how everything that happens can be another step to achieving that vision. For these reasons I would recommend David’s coaching to any leader looking for relevant, challenging and in-depth professional development."
IG, Headteacher, Junior School
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