What’s my background?
I’ve worked with 23 nationalities since starting my business in 1992. As well as CEOs, VPs and MDs I’ve coached Directors and Managers from all disciplines. Since 2003 I have helped more than 160 Police Officers from The Metropolitan Police and 14 Regional Police Services. I am a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. I am also a Licenced NLP Practitioner and was trained by Dr Richard Bandler and Paul McKenna. Although not one of my primary tools, some of NLP techniques have proved extremely helpful to my clients, particularly in eliminating phobias such as fear of presenting and fear of flying. See PDF for full details. Coaching 10-2011 PDF
What does a typical coaching programme look like?
My coaching typically starts with a diagnostic phase. This can include input from the individual’s manager, 360° feedback, psychometric profiling and in-depth interviewing. This enables the individual and I to be very specific about the development required and about what sort of programme will best address them. Coaching programmes typically have 6-8 sessions and, since so much coaching is focussed on developing leadership skills, the 1-2-1s are usually supplemented by open programmes such as ‘Intensive Presentation and Influencing Skills’. While the financial ‘contract’ is with the employer, the relationship is with the individual being coached who decides what information is shared with the employer.
I decided to work with John as his personal approach is focused upon the individual. From his broad personal knowledge and expertise he is able to draw upon a range of techniques and coaching tools; MBTI, DISC, NLP that benefit the individual rather than delivering a one dimensional corporate package. The benefits have been to improve my confidence and effectiveness. I have recommended John to a number of colleagues as he is able to operate at the executive level, respond flexibly to your development needs and promote a learning style that benefits the person, team and organisation.
Terry Sweeney, Asst Chief Constable, Greater Manchester Police
