Matthew Person
SVP, Corporate Development at Green Street (portfolio company of TA Associates)
My time with Stephen has been invaluable. In short, he helped reframe my perspective on my career path, gave me the unique tips,tweaks and adjustments I needed to better position myself and, most importantly, restored my confidence about my value proposition in the market. I will continue to reach out to Stephen as my career matures.
May 4, 2024
Deputy CEO at NIHR South London
Owner Solution Based Mindset
Medical Research Network
Nicola Yallup
Head of Business Development and Marketing, National Institute for Health and Care Research (Clinical Research Network)
In January 2022 I moved to a new leadership role within the National Institute for Health and Care Research and sought coaching support from Stephen. This was based on my experience of having seen how he works within his own team and with other senior colleagues and his coaching style to helping address challenges. Through a small number of coaching sessions, I was able to confidently develop an approach for supporting the team, establishing the best environment for them to thrive and helped to refocus our activities more strategically. The elements that I found most useful in our sessions were the guided conversations where I could identify and reflect on the options available to me. I appreciated the patient and supportive approach provided by Stephen and as a result, my confidence has grown. The team work collaboratively and effectively and I have recommended Stephen to other colleagues as a result of the coaching that I had.
Dec 1, 2022
Georgia Griffiths
Women's Health Matters
Director of UK Operations Estate and Woodland Outreach, The Woodland Trust
Change is difficult at the best of times. Change when the world is changing around you needs a change not just in the way you think, but in the way your team thinks. Stephen coached us as a group through the need to change and helped us come to a consensus on priorities for us to implement. His experiences were at all times authentic and relevant to the challenges we face, and his style brought the best out of the team. We've been left with several tools to enable us to work better with complexity and we couldn't recommend Stephen enough for team coaching.
Nov 7, 2022
Lead Design Supervisor at Outsource Kitchen Design
I cannot recommend Stephen enough! Working with him has been a great experience for me. He is intelligent, empathetic and provided me with a lot of support, making every session feel like a safe space for growth. One of the most valuable aspects of our sessions was all the techniques he showed me. Through his guidance, I learned practical strategies for efficient communication and for resolving conflicts, which has helped me manage my professional relationships. Stephen helped me gain insights into aspects of myself that I had never noticed before, ultimately boosting my confidence and self-awareness. He is very approachable and understanding and took the time to listen to all my challenges at work and gave me advice to address each one. His guidance has been instrumental in helping me overcome obstacles and achieve my goals. In summary, Stephen is not just a coach; he's a mentor and a confidant. I am very grateful for his support and guidance, and I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking to elevate their career or business.
Apr 29, 2024
Leena Islam
Portfolio Officer, North Thames Clinical Research Network
Stephen's delivery was so engaging and thought provoking. The coaching session gave me the opportunity to stop and reflect on my holistic needs and values. It improved my ability to set goals and I walked away with tools to solve a problem. Thank you Stephen
Feb 2, 2024
Mobeena Naz
Senior Study Support Manager, CRN West Midlands
As a newly qualified coach I approached Stephen for some ideas on where next to take my career. Stephen was so open to listening and helped me explore what really matters for me as an individual! I really value the time, energy and the genuine interest in hearing my thoughts and ideas. The insight and learning which I have gained through completing a unique pencil and paper exercise was key in getting me to align my focus and share some insights- Thank you so much Stephen, I really cant wait to see how the change in mindset plays out :)
Dec 7, 2023
Team Coaching Feedback
Medical Research Network
Director
Zenzi Fernandes
CRN
I work for the CRN and Stephen came in to give us a coaching session, especially as we're in a transition period. So of the reflections we did individually and as a group were very powerful. Loved Stephen's easy going manner and way of saying things as they are. Would love a further sessions!
Oct 12, 2023
Yemi Sadare
I am a Senior Clinical Trials Practitioner. I have listened to many teaching sessions by Stephen. Learning from his sessions has enabled and empowered me to develop into a confident leader. I have developed a unique approach for leading, coaching and supporting my team through major organisational and infrastructural changes.
Apr 14, 2023
OD Manager
I am an OD Manager in the NHS. Stephen's knowledge and thoughts around coaching are incredibly insightful and have helped me to think differently about challenges.
Apr 4, 2023
Ruth
I am a trained coach who focuses on internal coaching within the organisation I work. Stephen has provided me with both coaching and supervision. He is helping me with my goal to bring coaching practice to everyday work practice. He is stretching me to grow in different coaching practice with teams. I have benefited from his holistic, relational and values based approach to coaching. He is perceptive and responsive. He creates a balance of safety and challenge which is incredibly helpful. If you are considering coaching for you or wanting to develop your own coaching practice, I would encourage you to reach out to Stephen now.
Feb 20, 2023
Liz
Business Owner
I was saying to my cousin just now as I was telling her to get in touch with you (!) that I definitely feel that since starting with our sessions there’s been a subtle but consistent mind shift and for the first time ever I can feel that the cycle and narrative that I’ve been in all my life really can be changed and I can do it. Not in a bad way and I’m still me but just in a way that adapts to the reality of the life and responsibilities I have now. She said she could hear the change in my voice. The feel of overwhelm is still there often, but I’ve been able to become more objective and recognise and own it rather than being consumed and paralysed by it. I really do think a lot of this is with your help- you are extremely good at active listening, dropping in some comments, challenges or pointing me to resources, which at time may not sink in but are there to be used and pop up in my head when I need them.
Jan 27, 2023
Head of CTU IT & Database Development
I'm Paul and at the time I was working with Stephen, I had a great many questions about moving into senior leadership. Having made the move, thanks to Stephen's coaching, I have no regrets. Stephen's coaching style is perfect to help you evaluate your motivations and draw out what the answer is. He only ever offered potential paths but never once suggested which one I should walk down. This was a real strength as it meant that I took full ownership of my choices which was spot-on! Moving from team leadership to business leadership means that my reach is beyond the business function I lead and into unit strategy, which is where I should be. I am very grateful to Stephen and the push he gave me at a time of doubt. Thank you for your kindness.
Dec 24, 2022
I came to Stephen not knowing what to expect, but looking for some help and direction to better understand myself. The stars aligned and the very first lesson it all clicked. The timing, the setting, the information, and of course, the teacher. Stephen had presented me with the content in such a manner that I was able to see things very clear; I had a revelation that day, and been on the journey ever since! The experience for me was very valuable and I wouldn’t want you to miss out on yours!
Dec 20, 2022
Sally
By far the best and most inspiring leadership talk I have ever heard
Dec 20, 2022
Associate Director CX Analytics Consulting at Concentrix, EMEA
I can recommend Stephen without hesitation. He is a natural coach by training, nature, and disposition. He is someone who has learnt these lessons firsthand and found a way to break them down into practical tools to help identify and accelerate YOUR change. His coaching sessions are the right mix of discovery and destination, tools and doing, sharing and fun, reflection and making room to grow. There is always a generous amount of time so well worth reaching out to Stephen to understand if his approach is right for you.
Dec 12, 2022
Emily McDougal
Executive Director of Nurse Management - The MRN
I have worked with Stephen for many years and have had the pleasure of making a number of referrals to him for colleagues, and friends. I trust Stephen and his open, accessible style to provide careful and insightful guidance across a range of professional expertise but also in the area of 'becoming a more aware and reflective person' - perhaps the greatest reward. On a personal note, Stephen has always given me space to consider without judgement, my next move or my next stillness - exploring stretch as an option but not a requirement. His supportive and kind approach will offer you real time and future opportunities to grow into your own space and find your own way. I could not recommend more highly finding some time to spend with Stephen - however that works for you.
Nov 16, 2022
Chief Executive, Women's Health Matters
I am a charity Chief Executive working in Leeds. Stephen really helped me with making some extremely difficult decisions. His warm, approachable, and considered coaching style enabled me to thoroughly explore all the options through responding to his patient and intelligent questioning, and work out what was best for me both personally and professionally. The whole experience was overwhelmingly positive. I would not hesitate in recommending Stephen.
Nov 14, 2022
Professor of Imaging Neuroscience, University of Oxford
I really appreciated Stephen's coaching at a transition time for me at work. I needed to take some time to think carefully about what next in the context of being overloaded. The time spent in coaching really helped me to make my way through the overwhelm fog. I'm now feeling much calmer and more confident about where I want to go for the next phase of my career. Highly recommended!
Nov 11, 2022
Lauren Gledhill
I’ve worked with Stephen for a few months now, initially to work through a big decision and more recently to aid the transition into a new job. Stephen has always been so friendly, professional and great at putting me at ease. He picked up on tension I wasn’t even aware of myself! The sessions are flexible and at my own pace. Coaching has resulted in a change of my mindset, lots of lightbulb moments, key pointers that I can refer back to in situations when needed, increased self belief, understanding, and confidence. I can’t thank Stephen enough and would 100% recommend him to anyone!
Nov 7, 2022
Chris King
I am Chris King. A delivery person of sorts, working across a number of transformational projects in both the private and public sector. Coaching helped me playback the reality I knew existed, but for what ever reason, choose to dismiss. As an ambitious individual, there is still so much I want to achieve from my career as it enters the second half (he says in hope). What seemed to be stopping me is a degree of frustration that saw me fixated on the idea of a career ladder I no longer cared for. The best thing was learning how to reframe a great number of aspects associated with work - as well as the life that exists beyond work. Career ladders have been replaced with a more open to adventure aspect as my career continues. Labels have been replaced by opportunities. I also took a great deal from our discussions about the nature of home life, and why that matters far greater than it may look from the outside. More attention has been devoted to finding a better balance. I knew coaching was missing from my ability to reflect. Mentoring gets you so far when dealing with the day to day, but coaching helped look far beyond that. I'd recommend anyone with doubts today to work with Stephen to review if you want to resolve those doubts in time for tomorrow. I was able to open up and be more candid about my relationship with work. This was the first step I needed. The next step was to, and apologies for the cliched and somewhat stoic view, accept that I can't control everything. To let go of a lot of the issues that were based on a perceived lack of control. To focus on what I want to control going forward. Stephen was able to give me that focus and set me up, through our sessions, to focus and reframe how to do this.
Nov 8, 2022
Jess Radcliffe
Stephen is an incredible coach. His approach is facilitative and encouraging and really drives teams to get the best from themselves. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Stephen on several occasions and his insightful, genuine, and - let’s face it - often unique approach has helped us find ways of collaborating we just wouldn’t have found otherwise. What a fantastic person to work with.
Nov 10, 2022
I would highly recommend Stephen as a coach - whether you are at a career crossroads keen to elevate yourself, find a new role or simply find enjoyment within your current role. Stephen worked through various key areas with me, using models and providing me with insight into how to benefit from these approaches post our sessions. He has a very thoughtful, considered approach - and I enjoy his ability to adapt his style to individual needs.
Nov 5, 2022
I'm Helen and I have known Stephen for some time now, and have always been a fan of his work style and approach to what he does. I have been working on my leadership approach and have found my experience of coaching with Stephen so helpful. It's given me the dedicated space and structure I need to worrk though challenges, when I wouldn't find time to do this otherwise. The way Stephen delivers his coaching has a serenity that imparts itself on you and helps in the navigation of the process, so things don't seem so scary! The most valuable thing is having a safe space carved out to work on yourself. I now go back to the questions and my responses and find myself using the approach independently to work through challenges, with confidence to know I can find a solution.
Nov 7, 2022
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Working with Stephen and getting to know him is a very positive experience. He challenges my thinking and I find gently and with great positivity has worked alongside me to help me improve my life situation. To be able to take those steps changed my life. He encouraged me to think about those rings which have held me back and reframe some of those situations where I was always fearful. Taking those steps into the unknown with more confidence and a certainty that I could meet the next set of challenges with more confidence. After all whose life is it...? I have realised it's my own to shape and mould and move forward...
Nov 7, 2022
NIHR
Stephen's silent coaching is something I will never forget and is a great resource to return to with each new challenge. His approach to coaching has given me bitesize, memorable tips that I can easily establish as habits. This format has helped me embed more of a coaching style of leadership in a way that now feels more natural. The small, digestible tips keep this approach at the forefront of my mind and I feel this awareness is how I will continue to evolve. Each tip Stephen shares appears linked to my lived experience when I read it - he has unlocked the magic!
Nov 7, 2022
Actor
You have such a lovely, calm presence - which, I'm sure, would put even the most nervous / uncomfortable person at ease. I loved the way you welcomed everybody, and there was never any pressure or expectation. I got a genuine warmth from you - which was apparent, even through the screen and is infectious - so thank you for sharing that with us!
Nov 7, 2022
Anonymous
"Stephen has an excellent coaching style which took me from a place where I had lost a lot of confidence and didn't have a clear way forward, to feeling clear in my goals, understanding and accepting where my responsibilities lie, and feeling strong in how to make the changes I needed, to drive forward my positive leadership goals. Stephen was excellent at listening to me, hearing what I said, both in words, and body language, and reflecting it back to me, enabling me to recognise things I hadn't been aware of. This helped me to make the necessary changes to feel confident in my own abilities. Stephen's flexible style enabled me to get the most out of each of our sessions and the outcome has been overwhelmingly positive."
Nov 7, 2022
Portsmouth NHS Hospitals Foundation Trust
I am a Senior Research Nurse and I met Stephen through a leadership course I completed a couple of years ago. Following the course and after Covid had hit, I found myself at a very low point in my career, I lacked confidence in my own abilities and really wasn't certain what the way forward was for me. I had several coaching sessions with Stephen and felt the complete opposite after them, in fact I never even needed our last session! Stephen was a great coach, he listened and picked out themes I wouldn't have noticed myself, I went from someone who was feeling pretty broken to a happier, stronger and more confident person. There have since been times that I have thought about picking up that last session, however I've learned so much that I've actually managed to coach myself out of situations I would have previously struggled with. Being coached felt awkward and strange at times as it was unfamiliar territory for me, but I got so much from it that I wouldn't hesitate to do it again if I found myself in a similar situation.
Nov 4, 2022
Matthew Person
SVP, Corporate Development at Green Street (portfolio company of TA Associates)
My time with Stephen has been invaluable. In short, he helped reframe my perspective on my career path, gave me the unique tips,tweaks and adjustments I needed to better position myself and, most importantly, restored my confidence about my value proposition in the market. I will continue to reach out to Stephen as my career matures.
May 4, 2024
Deputy CEO at NIHR South London
Owner Solution Based Mindset
Medical Research Network
Nicola Yallup
Head of Business Development and Marketing, National Institute for Health and Care Research (Clinical Research Network)
In January 2022 I moved to a new leadership role within the National Institute for Health and Care Research and sought coaching support from Stephen. This was based on my experience of having seen how he works within his own team and with other senior colleagues and his coaching style to helping address challenges. Through a small number of coaching sessions, I was able to confidently develop an approach for supporting the team, establishing the best environment for them to thrive and helped to refocus our activities more strategically. The elements that I found most useful in our sessions were the guided conversations where I could identify and reflect on the options available to me. I appreciated the patient and supportive approach provided by Stephen and as a result, my confidence has grown. The team work collaboratively and effectively and I have recommended Stephen to other colleagues as a result of the coaching that I had.
Dec 1, 2022
Georgia Griffiths
Women's Health Matters
Director of UK Operations Estate and Woodland Outreach, The Woodland Trust
Change is difficult at the best of times. Change when the world is changing around you needs a change not just in the way you think, but in the way your team thinks. Stephen coached us as a group through the need to change and helped us come to a consensus on priorities for us to implement. His experiences were at all times authentic and relevant to the challenges we face, and his style brought the best out of the team. We've been left with several tools to enable us to work better with complexity and we couldn't recommend Stephen enough for team coaching.
Nov 7, 2022
Lead Design Supervisor at Outsource Kitchen Design
I cannot recommend Stephen enough! Working with him has been a great experience for me. He is intelligent, empathetic and provided me with a lot of support, making every session feel like a safe space for growth. One of the most valuable aspects of our sessions was all the techniques he showed me. Through his guidance, I learned practical strategies for efficient communication and for resolving conflicts, which has helped me manage my professional relationships. Stephen helped me gain insights into aspects of myself that I had never noticed before, ultimately boosting my confidence and self-awareness. He is very approachable and understanding and took the time to listen to all my challenges at work and gave me advice to address each one. His guidance has been instrumental in helping me overcome obstacles and achieve my goals. In summary, Stephen is not just a coach; he's a mentor and a confidant. I am very grateful for his support and guidance, and I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking to elevate their career or business.
Apr 29, 2024
Leena Islam
Portfolio Officer, North Thames Clinical Research Network
Stephen's delivery was so engaging and thought provoking. The coaching session gave me the opportunity to stop and reflect on my holistic needs and values. It improved my ability to set goals and I walked away with tools to solve a problem. Thank you Stephen
Feb 2, 2024
Mobeena Naz
Senior Study Support Manager, CRN West Midlands
As a newly qualified coach I approached Stephen for some ideas on where next to take my career. Stephen was so open to listening and helped me explore what really matters for me as an individual! I really value the time, energy and the genuine interest in hearing my thoughts and ideas. The insight and learning which I have gained through completing a unique pencil and paper exercise was key in getting me to align my focus and share some insights- Thank you so much Stephen, I really cant wait to see how the change in mindset plays out :)
Dec 7, 2023
Team Coaching Feedback
Medical Research Network
Director
Zenzi Fernandes
CRN
I work for the CRN and Stephen came in to give us a coaching session, especially as we're in a transition period. So of the reflections we did individually and as a group were very powerful. Loved Stephen's easy going manner and way of saying things as they are. Would love a further sessions!
Oct 12, 2023
Yemi Sadare
I am a Senior Clinical Trials Practitioner. I have listened to many teaching sessions by Stephen. Learning from his sessions has enabled and empowered me to develop into a confident leader. I have developed a unique approach for leading, coaching and supporting my team through major organisational and infrastructural changes.
Apr 14, 2023
OD Manager
I am an OD Manager in the NHS. Stephen's knowledge and thoughts around coaching are incredibly insightful and have helped me to think differently about challenges.
Apr 4, 2023
Ruth
I am a trained coach who focuses on internal coaching within the organisation I work. Stephen has provided me with both coaching and supervision. He is helping me with my goal to bring coaching practice to everyday work practice. He is stretching me to grow in different coaching practice with teams. I have benefited from his holistic, relational and values based approach to coaching. He is perceptive and responsive. He creates a balance of safety and challenge which is incredibly helpful. If you are considering coaching for you or wanting to develop your own coaching practice, I would encourage you to reach out to Stephen now.
Feb 20, 2023
Liz
Business Owner
I was saying to my cousin just now as I was telling her to get in touch with you (!) that I definitely feel that since starting with our sessions there’s been a subtle but consistent mind shift and for the first time ever I can feel that the cycle and narrative that I’ve been in all my life really can be changed and I can do it. Not in a bad way and I’m still me but just in a way that adapts to the reality of the life and responsibilities I have now. She said she could hear the change in my voice. The feel of overwhelm is still there often, but I’ve been able to become more objective and recognise and own it rather than being consumed and paralysed by it. I really do think a lot of this is with your help- you are extremely good at active listening, dropping in some comments, challenges or pointing me to resources, which at time may not sink in but are there to be used and pop up in my head when I need them.
Jan 27, 2023
Head of CTU IT & Database Development
I'm Paul and at the time I was working with Stephen, I had a great many questions about moving into senior leadership. Having made the move, thanks to Stephen's coaching, I have no regrets. Stephen's coaching style is perfect to help you evaluate your motivations and draw out what the answer is. He only ever offered potential paths but never once suggested which one I should walk down. This was a real strength as it meant that I took full ownership of my choices which was spot-on! Moving from team leadership to business leadership means that my reach is beyond the business function I lead and into unit strategy, which is where I should be. I am very grateful to Stephen and the push he gave me at a time of doubt. Thank you for your kindness.
Dec 24, 2022
I came to Stephen not knowing what to expect, but looking for some help and direction to better understand myself. The stars aligned and the very first lesson it all clicked. The timing, the setting, the information, and of course, the teacher. Stephen had presented me with the content in such a manner that I was able to see things very clear; I had a revelation that day, and been on the journey ever since! The experience for me was very valuable and I wouldn’t want you to miss out on yours!
Dec 20, 2022
Sally
By far the best and most inspiring leadership talk I have ever heard
Dec 20, 2022
Associate Director CX Analytics Consulting at Concentrix, EMEA
I can recommend Stephen without hesitation. He is a natural coach by training, nature, and disposition. He is someone who has learnt these lessons firsthand and found a way to break them down into practical tools to help identify and accelerate YOUR change. His coaching sessions are the right mix of discovery and destination, tools and doing, sharing and fun, reflection and making room to grow. There is always a generous amount of time so well worth reaching out to Stephen to understand if his approach is right for you.
Dec 12, 2022
Emily McDougal
Executive Director of Nurse Management - The MRN
I have worked with Stephen for many years and have had the pleasure of making a number of referrals to him for colleagues, and friends. I trust Stephen and his open, accessible style to provide careful and insightful guidance across a range of professional expertise but also in the area of 'becoming a more aware and reflective person' - perhaps the greatest reward. On a personal note, Stephen has always given me space to consider without judgement, my next move or my next stillness - exploring stretch as an option but not a requirement. His supportive and kind approach will offer you real time and future opportunities to grow into your own space and find your own way. I could not recommend more highly finding some time to spend with Stephen - however that works for you.
Nov 16, 2022
Chief Executive, Women's Health Matters
I am a charity Chief Executive working in Leeds. Stephen really helped me with making some extremely difficult decisions. His warm, approachable, and considered coaching style enabled me to thoroughly explore all the options through responding to his patient and intelligent questioning, and work out what was best for me both personally and professionally. The whole experience was overwhelmingly positive. I would not hesitate in recommending Stephen.
Nov 14, 2022
Professor of Imaging Neuroscience, University of Oxford
I really appreciated Stephen's coaching at a transition time for me at work. I needed to take some time to think carefully about what next in the context of being overloaded. The time spent in coaching really helped me to make my way through the overwhelm fog. I'm now feeling much calmer and more confident about where I want to go for the next phase of my career. Highly recommended!
Nov 11, 2022
Lauren Gledhill
I’ve worked with Stephen for a few months now, initially to work through a big decision and more recently to aid the transition into a new job. Stephen has always been so friendly, professional and great at putting me at ease. He picked up on tension I wasn’t even aware of myself! The sessions are flexible and at my own pace. Coaching has resulted in a change of my mindset, lots of lightbulb moments, key pointers that I can refer back to in situations when needed, increased self belief, understanding, and confidence. I can’t thank Stephen enough and would 100% recommend him to anyone!
Nov 7, 2022
Chris King
I am Chris King. A delivery person of sorts, working across a number of transformational projects in both the private and public sector. Coaching helped me playback the reality I knew existed, but for what ever reason, choose to dismiss. As an ambitious individual, there is still so much I want to achieve from my career as it enters the second half (he says in hope). What seemed to be stopping me is a degree of frustration that saw me fixated on the idea of a career ladder I no longer cared for. The best thing was learning how to reframe a great number of aspects associated with work - as well as the life that exists beyond work. Career ladders have been replaced with a more open to adventure aspect as my career continues. Labels have been replaced by opportunities. I also took a great deal from our discussions about the nature of home life, and why that matters far greater than it may look from the outside. More attention has been devoted to finding a better balance. I knew coaching was missing from my ability to reflect. Mentoring gets you so far when dealing with the day to day, but coaching helped look far beyond that. I'd recommend anyone with doubts today to work with Stephen to review if you want to resolve those doubts in time for tomorrow. I was able to open up and be more candid about my relationship with work. This was the first step I needed. The next step was to, and apologies for the cliched and somewhat stoic view, accept that I can't control everything. To let go of a lot of the issues that were based on a perceived lack of control. To focus on what I want to control going forward. Stephen was able to give me that focus and set me up, through our sessions, to focus and reframe how to do this.
Nov 8, 2022
Jess Radcliffe
Stephen is an incredible coach. His approach is facilitative and encouraging and really drives teams to get the best from themselves. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Stephen on several occasions and his insightful, genuine, and - let’s face it - often unique approach has helped us find ways of collaborating we just wouldn’t have found otherwise. What a fantastic person to work with.
Nov 10, 2022
I would highly recommend Stephen as a coach - whether you are at a career crossroads keen to elevate yourself, find a new role or simply find enjoyment within your current role. Stephen worked through various key areas with me, using models and providing me with insight into how to benefit from these approaches post our sessions. He has a very thoughtful, considered approach - and I enjoy his ability to adapt his style to individual needs.
Nov 5, 2022
I'm Helen and I have known Stephen for some time now, and have always been a fan of his work style and approach to what he does. I have been working on my leadership approach and have found my experience of coaching with Stephen so helpful. It's given me the dedicated space and structure I need to worrk though challenges, when I wouldn't find time to do this otherwise. The way Stephen delivers his coaching has a serenity that imparts itself on you and helps in the navigation of the process, so things don't seem so scary! The most valuable thing is having a safe space carved out to work on yourself. I now go back to the questions and my responses and find myself using the approach independently to work through challenges, with confidence to know I can find a solution.
Nov 7, 2022
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Working with Stephen and getting to know him is a very positive experience. He challenges my thinking and I find gently and with great positivity has worked alongside me to help me improve my life situation. To be able to take those steps changed my life. He encouraged me to think about those rings which have held me back and reframe some of those situations where I was always fearful. Taking those steps into the unknown with more confidence and a certainty that I could meet the next set of challenges with more confidence. After all whose life is it...? I have realised it's my own to shape and mould and move forward...
Nov 7, 2022
NIHR
Stephen's silent coaching is something I will never forget and is a great resource to return to with each new challenge. His approach to coaching has given me bitesize, memorable tips that I can easily establish as habits. This format has helped me embed more of a coaching style of leadership in a way that now feels more natural. The small, digestible tips keep this approach at the forefront of my mind and I feel this awareness is how I will continue to evolve. Each tip Stephen shares appears linked to my lived experience when I read it - he has unlocked the magic!
Nov 7, 2022
Actor
You have such a lovely, calm presence - which, I'm sure, would put even the most nervous / uncomfortable person at ease. I loved the way you welcomed everybody, and there was never any pressure or expectation. I got a genuine warmth from you - which was apparent, even through the screen and is infectious - so thank you for sharing that with us!
Nov 7, 2022
Anonymous
"Stephen has an excellent coaching style which took me from a place where I had lost a lot of confidence and didn't have a clear way forward, to feeling clear in my goals, understanding and accepting where my responsibilities lie, and feeling strong in how to make the changes I needed, to drive forward my positive leadership goals. Stephen was excellent at listening to me, hearing what I said, both in words, and body language, and reflecting it back to me, enabling me to recognise things I hadn't been aware of. This helped me to make the necessary changes to feel confident in my own abilities. Stephen's flexible style enabled me to get the most out of each of our sessions and the outcome has been overwhelmingly positive."
Nov 7, 2022
Portsmouth NHS Hospitals Foundation Trust
I am a Senior Research Nurse and I met Stephen through a leadership course I completed a couple of years ago. Following the course and after Covid had hit, I found myself at a very low point in my career, I lacked confidence in my own abilities and really wasn't certain what the way forward was for me. I had several coaching sessions with Stephen and felt the complete opposite after them, in fact I never even needed our last session! Stephen was a great coach, he listened and picked out themes I wouldn't have noticed myself, I went from someone who was feeling pretty broken to a happier, stronger and more confident person. There have since been times that I have thought about picking up that last session, however I've learned so much that I've actually managed to coach myself out of situations I would have previously struggled with. Being coached felt awkward and strange at times as it was unfamiliar territory for me, but I got so much from it that I wouldn't hesitate to do it again if I found myself in a similar situation.
Nov 4, 2022