I spent around 6 months working with Christian Simpson of Evolve and I achieved fantastic progress through his input.  The reason it worked for me was that we struck a rapport incredibly quickly and Chris skilfully used this to challenge and push me to achieve my goals.  Christian possesses the great skill of being able to introduce his own business experiences at just the right time to stimulate the response in me to move forward. Our interactions have left a lasting imprint on the way I operate today and my ability to achieve my ever-changing goals.

Andrew, Senior Management, Major UK Retailer

Through this process I now have a clearer linkage between my personal motivations and the job that I do. I have been able to revisit and address some of the issues that have prevented me from being as effective as I could be. The experience has been very beneficial in confirming the positive influence that I have over fellow colleagues. Having now experienced the power of the coaching process, it is a necessary tool in an organisation like this, where, because we are so task oriented we only play notional attention to our people development.  The coach relationship provides the bridge back to understanding what drives our people.

Michael, Head of Strategic Development, FTSE 100 ITC Company

Working with Christian really has been a thought provoking, focused experience. It has allowed me to align and pull together my personal and business objectives. I have been motivated. I feel I can do anything, it’s just up to me to make it happen, and fill any gaps that do exist or that could re-open.

Andrew, Account Director, FTSE 100 Communications Provider

Coaching certainly benefited me and I think it would be valuable to others. One of the greatest benefits for me was being able to take time from the working day to consider what I am doing and why – rather than frantically racing from task to task. Everyone can improve there performance – helping understand one’s own issues and preferred ways of working helps to unlock the ability to improve. Being able to discuss issues with someone not directly involved in your day to day work also helps to develop fresh thinking and consider different perspectives.

Trevor, Director, FTSE 100 Consultancy

This intervention has allowed me to remove ‘noise’ from my thought process, I have become far more decisive and focussed. It has also reinvigorated my attention toward colleagues and partners – seeking to improve their personal confidence and satisfaction levels
I applaud the person who thought of this, I applaud the person who approved of this, and I applaud Evolve in delivering this (excellent job). We should use this as a foundation to become a true learning company

Richard, Head of Vertical, Major Outsourcer

There is significant value in being able to talk through situations and alternative approaches to problems in a safe and controlled environment, with someone trained to listen and question and help people find the answers to the many challenges that face us day to day. I found the approach and techniques used to be very effective. Coaching was an insightful experience and one I would recommend to others. I would also say that this has contributed to me sorting out my career direction, which in turn has contributed to me staying with the company.

Hugh, Senior Account Director, FTSE 100 Telecommunications Business

I now have a much clearer sense of where I am heading in my career. Before I started the coaching sessions I did feel very de-motivated and felt I was floating along with little clear direction. Thinking through, and talking through, what it is that I want, has re-energised me and I feel more engaged as a result. Most importantly I have followed up thinking with action. At the most general level, I feel much more positive. I feel like the world is at my feet – and it is up to me shape what I do, when I do it. I also more focused and ready to take action – I even drew up a little list of all those things I’ve been meaning to do for years and have begun to tick them off. Working with Christian has been fantastic, and unlike other development initiatives I’ve been part of, this has made a real difference.

Hamish, Commercial Manager, ITC Provider

Working with Christian has allowed me to clearly identify key areas where I wanted to improve. Through the coaching process, I was able to take a more holistic view of areas that were important to me. Many of us lead frenetic business lives and we are consequently seldom able to take stock of the different areas that have an adverse impact on our performance. Christian’s work facilitated an approach of targeting specific areas for improvement, whilst taking a much broader view as to those factors that needed to be addressed in the pursuit of achieving them.

Paul, Client Manager, Telecommunications Provider

 

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