What people say having chosen Neil Scotton as their coach
“A remarkably small amount of coaching quickly sorted what was becoming a significant management issue. Not only was it fast and effective, but it was also enjoyable and made it easy for the staff to make the changes needed.” Linda – Manager – World leading engineering consultancy
“I’ve got more from 2 ½ hours coaching with Neil than from 9 months with my previous coach - can't wait til Thursday to build on it.” Stuart – Business Owner and Entrepreneur
“The success has been tremendous. The coaching has been a vital part of helping me to treble my turnover in 18 months. I’m approaching the future with great confidence." Sara – Managing Director – Medical Equipment Supplier
“I’m seeing a more positive me as a result of the coaching. I’ve got a stronger, longer term view for the business, and I’m driving the business forwards with confidence.” Steve Neath – Owner Director – Options Furniture – Quality Fitted Furniture Manufacturers
“This coaching is enlightening and thought-provoking. It enables me to take time out to look at myself, what I do and how I think about things. I’m now much more objective about who I am, where I am and where I want to go. I’m thinking with greater clarity and I am more at ease with myself. By adopting some of the coaching processes I’ve been able to bring out the best in my key managers. My team have become more receptive and more responsive. The customers are even more satisfied. The overall satisfaction rating from the events we handle has gone up and we are now top in our group. Coaching has played an important role in achieving this. The directors are probably seeing me being less stressed and more at ease with things. To get the most from the coaching requires you to be open, honest and truthful with yourself, no matter how challenging that may be. It’s given me a sense of satisfaction to be able to express myself to myself. This coaching takes me to places I’ve never been before, face questions I’ve never asked before and find the answers.” Tim Hall MIH, General Manager, The Sundial Group - Barnett Hill
“Neil has been working with me for a little over a year now. In that time, we have tackled all sorts of issues from major life-changing decisions to the amazingly mundane and trivial. Having such a professional coach alongside me has been invaluable. Neil has been an impartial sounding-board as I experiment with new ideas; he has given me the confidence both to put an ambitious plan together and to make it work. Certainly not least, he has been my conscience - reminding me each month what I set out to achieve and encouraging me to achieve it. As a small business owner, I would thoroughly recommend Neil Scotton. There is no doubt at all that my investment in professional coaching is paying handsome dividends." Tom Crellin - Managing Director -Skill-IS Ltd.
“In just a very short time I was able to reach a solution which feels authentic and and also makes commercial sense. This helped me get clear and at ease. I've taken a step forward - and have gained learning which I can keep applying in the future." Lindsay Wittenberg, Director - Lindsay Wittenberg Ltd
"Working with Neil has been quite remarkable and, in many ways life changing. He has helped me to work on both professional and personal goals and to balance the two. He is extremely professional, empathetic and warm and genuinely interested in how I am and developments in my business. I am more focused, positive and confident and sure of what I’m doing and where I’m going!" Fiona Friend - Director - Friend & Co - Copywriting business
“Neil’s insight and questioning techniques quickly got to the bottom of a number of issues for me. He has led me to much greater understanding of myself and the conditions I need to create in order to perform at my best. He is scrupulously confidential, and his gentle approach enabled me to open up about both delicate business and deeply personal issues.” Nicky - MD - Specialist software company.
“The coaching is genuine, professional, skilful, creative and very client focussed. The sessions with Neil are all very practical and the focus is always on the positive.” Andrea - College Principal.
“The techniques help me to see things in a different light, and thus find new solutions, breakthroughs and ways of being that make a concrete and genuine difference, both to what I do and how I feel. I find myself behaving and responding differently to the challenges that I face, and this has an impact not only on myself, but also on others around me. As I change, this triggers a change in others, which means I am more able to acheive what I need and want, and/or what the challenge needs. Thus, everything is becoming easier, smoother and I am much more able to acheive what I set out to do.” Katie – Partner – Global Brand Consultancy
“Working with Neil gave me a real breakthrough.” Mark – Events Manager
"Neil has an exceptional way of creating a warm relationship and getting the most from people. He is a great listener, and is able to get me to confront my difficult issues in a practical yet creative way that I feel is always safe. I've seen and heard him work at all levels within major businesses... and deliver tremendous results each time." Richard – Consulting Partner
“Neil is a brilliant coach, With his incisive questions, he has helped me achieve both personally and professionally. Whatever your goal, he will motivate you to succeed.” Elizabeth – Chartered Accountant
"Neil seamlessly moved through the coaching sessions, providing me with just the right amount of support and guidance where required...He gave me the space and time to think...Neil coaches with passion and professionalism. I highly recommend Neil as a coach you can feel comfortable with and whom you can trust." Samia - Consultant and Psychologist
"It is rare to encounter people who combine such a gentle way and genuine concern for the welfare of others with the gems of insight that Neil brings.....I found myself completely calmed and purposeful after talking things through with Neil." Janice - Freelance Corporate Editor
“The Masters students really enjoyed the session. I could see the light flick on when they grasped a new understanding of a concept. You were able to fill them in on the background of coaching and management as well as help them practically in coming to terms with what they wished to pursue.” Cathy – Director – University Masters Programme in Higher Education
“This is powerful stuff and impressive in its ability to convince a rational old cynic like me. I eagerly anticipate our next meeting.” John - Owner - Marketing business
"I tend to regard introspection as a self-indulgence, but Neil’s practical approach to personal development made me realise how much he has to offer. By helping you to focus on what you want to achieve, he sweeps away the irrelevant clutter that so often gets in the way. It’s all good, life-enhancing stuff." Nick - Director - Market Research Company
"Neil coached me through a complex people management issue which I wanted to solve. He understands and applies the theories without losing sight of the reality of the situation. It was such a help, not just for this situation but for other solutions that I will find in the future. His empathy and emotional intelligence make him the great coach that he is." Will - HR Manager - FMCG Company
“Neil's coaching helps me to organise my own mind and see more clearly through the fog of tasks that builds up over time. This gives me the opportunity to organise my day with my goals in focus and helps me to work far more efficiently.” Hamza – Managing Director – Internet and telecom business.
"The support of coaching professionals was invaluable in enabling me to clearly articulate what it was I needed from the business - whilst helping me to identify what the business wanted from me! I was pleasantly surprised to find out that I knew what the answers were and this process was an enjoyable way of uncovering that insight." Gary – Consultant – Business Improvement Consultancy
"I would like to say thank you to Neil for helping me to find my own way forward with his clear, calm nature and skilled guidance. His unique talents in encouraging me to focus on my strengths enabled me to conquer my own weaknesses. " Lynn - Director - Children's Play and Care Business
"The outcome frame is absolutely spot on & I will make good use of this. I feel I have benefited greatly from your support and whilst I would like to build Rome in a day - I now feel more confident & know what I hope to achieve and where I need to be, in order to perform better." Dominic - General Manager - Hotel
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