"I have had the pleasure to work with some great clients over the years and I would like to share here just some of the wonderful feedback I have received.
Sam’s personalised and targeting coaching has provided a critical reminder that working and leading effectively are deliberate acts that require attention and regular evaluation – relying on comfortable patterns may not be enough.
More importantly, he provided the guidance, support and challenge needed to create tools and a mindset that have set me up do this in a way that feels sustainable. Sam’s coaching has provided an important space for reflection – supporting a significant professional transition and my growth as an effective leader.
Daniel Mogford – Medical Director UK and Ireland – Camurus
Public speaking has always been something that has plagued me with anxiety my entire career. Working with Sam he has been able to help me identify the root cause which was self imposed and through his methodology identify how to break this cycle. I have learnt to overcome some of the deep seated triggers that has enabled me to become a more authentic and natural speaker.
I will continue to practice the above as I feel I am making significant progress. Whilst I still feel some anxiety the level is much more bearable and as such my performance is much better.
SR – Country Lead UK and Ireland
Miracle worker. I can’t say enough about how he has had a transformative effect on my awareness, confidence and my leadership of our business. I look forward to our sessions and I always come away with a deeper awareness, new and practical tools, more clarity and more confidence.
Sam is patient, thoughtful and adaptable, he listens intently not only to understand the leadership challenges I face but also to build a real connection with me as a person. He is then focused on solutions that will work for me, my personality and my style. He will ask the right questions to deepen my awareness and understanding of certain areas. Sometimes he will gently challenge my thinking or open up new ways of approaching things, before working with me to build strategies and skills.
Sam creates an environment where you can be totally frank, open and honest, without any fear of judgment, and it’s in that space that my leadership has taken real strides forwards and impacts the business in a tangible way. It has been brilliant.
Chris, Chief Operating Officer, Music Industry
Sam delivered an excellent virtual session for EY's Early Careers Community on how we can better control our mindset and emotions, to elevate our wellbeing and performance levels. The session was full of energy and Sam received lots of engagement and questions from participants, which can be quite difficult to achieve with an online session!
Sam comes highly recommended and we will not hesitate to use him again for future events.
Scott Brady - Apprenticeship Programme Delivery and Pastoral Care Manager EY
Sam understood our objectives immediately and delivered training that was engaging, energetic and creative.
We’ve all learnt a lot about ourselves and the dynamics of the team and we always leave the training feeling uplifted and inspired.
Can’t recommend highly enough.
Tracey Owen - Operations Manager
I would like to say thank you for all your support you provided during our sessions. Every session gave me new knowledge and opportunity to talk through things and find the way to deal with it.
Every session was so valuable and practical! I truly enjoyed every session. Thank you for building my confidence, thank you for listening and supporting me.
I.N. - Financial Officer
Thank you for a really great course yesterday afternoon. I found it so useful and engaging - even with it being on zoom. Thank you for creating a comfortable space for us to talk openly.
Grace Challinor - The Inspirational Learning Group
Thank you. It was really excellent. Very thought provoking and I have taken lots away from it. May I also take this opportunity to compliment you as the trainer too. I was impressed at how well organised and well presented the course was.
Terri - Taylor Lane Timber Frame
Sam ran a workshop for the BAME Apprentice Network for Mental Health Awareness Week for Employers and Apprentices. While it was an online workshop it was well delivered, interactive and full of valuable content. We would recommend Sam for any mental health training you need in your organisation.
Kasim - Managing Director
It's very easy to recommend Sam after recently engaging his Coaching practices. I knew almost as soon as we first met that Sam really 'got' me and that he'd be a brilliant influence on me and my business. His approach is completely empathetic, understanding and embracing. I never felt like I couldn't be 100% honest and as such, he gave sound advice without ever 'telling' me what to do.
He has a genuine positive energy that always left me eager to crack on with the issues we'd discussed in our sessions together. As such, I've recently worked through a major change in my business which I just wouldn't have committed to without Sam's guidance.
Jennifer - Director
Thank you so much for today... I find emotional intelligence and anything mental health related absolutely fascinating and could have carried on listening all day! The training was really helpful for me both personally and professionally and I know I will use all of the strategies mentioned going forwards.
I am normally way too nervous to speak up in these types of sessions but found the way it was structured made me feel very much at ease and comfortable engaging.
Kelly - Little Princess Trust
Sam joined us for our virtual well-being festival to deliver a session focused on ‘Boosting Performance’. The session was a huge success amongst colleagues who were in awe of his experience and stories which brought to life the tools and tips he was sharing.
Colleagues are still talking about his session two
months later, sharing they are utilising the tools featured within the session and how Sam has had such a positive impact on their mindset.
A really engaging session and I look forward to working with you again in the future.
Lauren - Talent and Engagement Manager
I have had the pleasure of two coaching calls with Sam in the last 6 months. In the first 20-minute call, with little knowledge of me, Sam left me feeling like I could take on the world. He did this by helping me re-frame my view of some personal work goals and my ability to reach them. In the second 30-minute call we discussed the challenges and possible solutions for prioritisation when there are many conflicting demands on time and large projects running in parallel.
Sam's genuine positivity is honest and contagious - he has a unique ability to help you simplify your challenges by removing the 'fog' of overload and truly start to believe in your own abilities and strengths.
Any individual or company looking to enhance their own or their company's skill set, working practices and / or leadership skills would benefit from working with Sam.
Mandy - Premises Manager
You gave me the freedom to shape my thinking and focus on the key issues and threats to my business, it was a huge relief.
They say for Captain’s at sea there is the ‘Loneliness of Command’, well that works on land too.
The way you enabled me to map this all out in 90 minutes was truly impressive.
I cannot recommend strongly enough how important it is to have taken this first step and I am looking forward to working with you in the future.
Mark - Managing Director
Sam and I have been working together for several months, over that time Sam and I have focused on how to get the best performance out of my team and enhance their development.
Sam has opened my mind to different approaches that have worked wonders and broadened my understanding of management.
It’s wonderful to see how much Sam wants me, my team and business to succeed and grow.
Jessica - National Sales Manager
Sam ran a virtual session on Mental Health and Performance for Apprentices; it was not only educational and informative but incredibly inspiring. I feel privileged to have attended the session and have now implemented Sam's teaching into my work and personal life.
Le'Shae - Digital Marketing Associate
Sam's sessions are really energetic. I finish each one excited to try different managerial techniques and practices that we discuss. Sam delivers in concise chunks, that are easy to take in with a clear, logical and impressive structure. I am now more confident in my ability to be a manager thanks to Sam.
Mathew - Director
Sam was easy to contact and I felt he understood me straight away. He is direct and supportive, which creates a space where I can speak openly. My sessions with Sam have been thought provoking, challenging and rewarding. His approach has definitely improved both my personal life and professional performance.
Kate - Oxfordshire
