Having someone to use as a sounding board before putting my plans into action has helped me deal with business issues in a better way. I have been able to discuss possible outcomes through taking an alternative approach, which again has been a benefit. I believe this has given me extra strings to my bow when it comes to approaching how I deal with the day to day business moving forwards.
RS – Regional Manager, KONE plc
Karen’s approach to coaching is ideal for me as it is flexible enough to allow ‘events’ to be addressed, as well as picking up on progress. I really welcome Karen’s honesty and the right level of challenge I get from her. It’s not always comfortable, but it’s always the right thing. I do recommend coaching for the way it has helped me in this role - allowing me to lead some critical performance improvement areas for the team. It’s the most useful support I have ever had in a job role.
Gill T, Better Start Bradford
Coaching has been really good for getting me to reflect more deeply and not accepting ‘shallow’ responses. I benefitted from the experience more than I anticipated I would, mainly due to Karen’s skills at getting me to reflect more deeply and not accept ‘excuses’! Highly recommended.
SLT - Heckmondwike Grammar School
I really welcome Karen’s honesty and the right level of challenge I get from her. It’s not always comfortable but it’s always the right thing. There’s no doubt I have improved some of the leadership areas and management issues I was feeling unconfident about due to the coaching. I do recommend coaching - this has allowed me to lead some critical performance improvement areas for the team such as the shared, goal-oriented work planning we are doing. It’s the most useful support I have ever had in a job role.
Director - Community Sector Organisation
The training was sufficiently paced to maintain focus but it was not over fast and so allowed for some reflection. I would recommend it, as it has much to offer to what is an increasingly stressed sector.
EGAC, Leeds
The content was comprehensive, well presented, from an experienced and knowledgeable trainer. I particularly appreciated her personalised approach. An excellent trainer – checks with questioning that you have fully understood.
AES
Loved the fact that all the case studies resembled authentic social care scenarios. Karen was knowledgeable, a great communicator and left us all feeling more confident to handle difficult conversations
Compliance Manager, Harrogate Skills for Living
I would recommend as an excellent form of finding solutions to improving work based issues/development of organisation. Brilliant and inspiring trainer.
Halifax Opportunities Trust
Karen is extremely professional whilst also very welcoming and personable. I was cynical originally as Karen didn’t know anything about my line of business - as it happens she didn’t need to - I know that side and Karen knows the people bit. Really good in an oh so simple way that really makes you think 'why didn’t I see that myself'. The coaching program is super as it involves someone external that is confidential. We could apply to any business, as what we focus on is personal issues and development.
Regional Manager - Engineering Sector
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