GLOBAL CLIENT LIST OF
RECOMMENDATIONS

"Stephen is one of those rare and highly talented people that I've had the pleasure of working with in some shape or form over the last 15 years or so and in several different roles. We first worked together in my time at AOL (Europe) where he coached the group Executive team and, most recently, when I led Trinity Mirror's digital transformation. If you're thinking about working with Stephen, then my strong advice is to go ahead and meet with him. Stephen consistently helps people develop much greater self-insight and, ultimately, realise the potential they have in themselves and their teams. To me that's his greatest strength and value. To do this he brings experience, challenge, impartiality, tough (but necessary) questioning, frameworks, humility, commitment, and a little Scottish wit and humour - all of which I've seen work well in both group and individual environments. I don't normally give such glowing references but in this case, it is very much deserved."

Chris Ellis, (Formerly) CEO, Finder Australia

"Stephen is great. His coaching is clear, easy to apply immediately and permanent. He's refreshingly honest and challenging. He's helped me enormously."

Keith Poole, Editor in Chief, New York Post

"It is a privilege to have had the opportunity to work with Stephen. The breadth and depth of his knowledge, skill and expertise in coaching individuals and groups to achieve both business and personal excellence is truly exceptional."

Julie Christie, (Formerly) Operations & Transformation Director, Serco

"I have worked with Stephen since 2006 on the executive development of members of my Management Teams in the UK & Ireland, Brazil, Italy & North America. Not only has it helped to develop the individual members of my team strongly, but it also has had a big positive impact on how the Management Team works together today. Also, my executive sessions have helped me to become a better leader. I can recommend Stephen to anyone in business for these kinds of executive coaching programs."

Rob Brouwer, CEO, Jobrapido

"Stephen is easy to work with as he takes time to understand the business issues and allows you to consider all the options before deciding. He gives senior staff the space and time that are so hard to fit into the day. As the CEO of a large and growing social enterprise, he helped me think through how I could personally be ready to grow the business and make the necessary changes to take that step. He is professional and helpful, but like all coaches, success is better guaranteed when you engage in the process."

June O'Sullivan MBE, CEO, London Early Years Foundation

"As a result of Stephen's coaching I'm now in a senior role within a Global Business, and I believe I get the results the business needs of me as a direct result of Stephen's input. In addition, I feel prepared for the challenges I will face in the future."

Mark McFall, (Formerly) Group Managing Director, Change Recruitment Group

"Stephen is truly an exceptional Executive Coach and a great person to have around. He cuts through complexity at lightning speed and identifies the key issues. We worked together during a challenging period, and I was fortunate to have his support."

Wolfgang Schickbauer, CEO, Voltimum

"Stephen is a master of developing leaders. He is most effective in helping to build leaders who ask more significant, more ambitious, better, more pointy, more critical, and more meaningful questions. He is delightful to work with and has a great sense of humour."

Anthony Shakinovsky, Head of Performance, Finder

"Stephen has played a significant role in my development as a leader. He has a natural ability to cut through complexity and help me gain real clarity on the challenges that matter most. What sets him apart is his balance of being highly personable while also knowing exactly when to challenge and stretch my thinking. He does this in a way that is always constructive, pushing me to reflect more deeply and raise my standards. Our work together has helped me show up with greater focus, confidence and intent, ensuring I am bringing the best version of myself to the business and the people around me."

Nicholas Muirhead, CEO, Scottish Leather Group

"Working with Stephen has been genuinely transformative for me, both professionally and personally. He creates a safe, supportive, and enjoyable atmosphere that has helped me grow in confidence, enabling me to better understand the drivers behind my behaviours and to make meaningful course corrections in how I approach leadership decisions and career progression. Stephen has a rare ability to guide conversations in a way that helps you uncover your own thinking with greater clarity and self-awareness. Through our work together, I've gained a much stronger understanding of my own value, which has made me more effective and confident in my abilities. His support has helped me immeasurably, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to grow as a leader and as a person."

Daniel Ward, Senior Development Director, Stanhope Plc