Greg’s worked with all sorts of people, including a former pop star, the owner manager of a chain of beauty salons, an up-and-coming chef and a number of business managers…. but the following comments are from his core client base – CEO’s (some first time in the role), Chairmen and Functional Officers/Directors (eg. CFO, Investment Director, CTO).
"The great thing about working with Greg is his life experience. He's not only been through an incredible personal journey but he really understands the pressures of leadership, the challenges leaders face and the constant issues with balancing personal, work, physical and mental health pressures."
- CEO, Legal Sector Support Services
"Thank you for everything you are and that you do for me."
- Chairman, Portfolio of Businesses
"I started working with Greg myself having experienced his impact with one of our CEOs. I’ve also since introduced him to other business leaders / CEO’s of businesses we’re invested in."
- Investment Director, Private Equity
"As mentioned yesterday, I’m introducing you to my executive coach Greg who has been key in helping me develop in my role and the org as a whole over the last few years including support during the restructure and org changes as well as helping me be more hands off. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough."
- CEO, Online Talent Marketplace
"I wouldn’t still be here if it weren’t for you."
- CEO, Children's Services
"Two of the valuable things I’ve learnt and now apply are, firstly, to consciously consider and respect other party’s perspectives and agendas, which can legitimately be different from my own (ask Greg about green windows and purple chairs!). Secondly, to focus on the most critical priorities, letting go of other items and those that I can’t control, to have reasonable expectations and be more patient."
- Chairman, P.E. backed business
"Thanks very much for your support. I have thoroughly enjoyed it and learned so much."
- CEO, Care Homes
"Things are much better at home now."
- CEO, Professional services data
"The coaching (with his challenging insights) made me work through the answers myself via reflection on my own past experience, behaviours, motivations, actions and results. But also taking the view from the other side, so ensuring each stakeholder’s motivations and agendas were considered and referenced. This was done whilst creating a safe yet challenging environment. In addition, Greg has gone above and beyond by always following up on items and making himself available at all times to be as supportive as he can be when times and deadlines are challenging."
- CFO, Domiciliary Health Services
"Thanks for a brilliant session yesterday, I thoroughly enjoyed it."
- CEO, Privately owned business
"Thanks to our discussion 18 months ago about my options, I didn’t leave then even though I wanted to. It was the right decision, for me and the business, despite the poor relationships, to complete the turnaround and only now to move to a new role with the benefit of that experience."
- CEO, TMT Consumer Accessories
"Greg provides a personalised, bespoke, service - discreet, confidential and a good listener, with integrity, he has the empathy of a former senior executive who understands and is sensitive to the pressure his clients are under, combined with the skills of an ex strategy consultant able to quickly grasp the business context and challenges. Sessions flow freely and naturally between the business and personal, mentoring and coaching."
- Investment Director, Private Equity
"Greg's style is really consultative and discursive rather than instructive which I find really valuable and helps me to own my decision making. He's always available and isn't afraid to hold a mirror up to you to ensure you see all sides to the challenges which life or work throws at you, to help you come to more well-rounded and better decisions."
- CEO, Legal Sector Support Services
"Looking at where we make money has been invaluable. It's my reference point regarding all the things you kindly helped me with."
- Executive Chef, Bespoke Event Catering
"Thanks very much for today Greg. Great summarising and re-emphasising on the organisation / work front. Even better thoughts for the personal side – my [terminally ill] mum and parenting."
- CEO, Care Homes
"Thank you for today, it’s been extremely valuable. Six months ago I didn’t know how we could take the business forward with higher growth."
- CEO, Online Talent Marketplace
"Greg was referred to me by a management due diligence provider when I wanted to improve leadership effectiveness before a sale, without the risks inherent in changing the CEO. Greg pacified a tense relationship between the CEO and board, including helping me to see how my own style and communication were contributing factors. With a more focussed and productive working relationship, we together stabilised and grew the business, before achieving a successful exit."
- Chairman, P.E. backed business
"Thanks for yet another really valuable session and for holding the mirror up to me. It’s good, I need it, you’ve given me some things to think about."
- CEO, Professional services data
"I'm learning so much."
- CEO, Privately owned business
"I would highly recommend Greg as an Executive Coach. He is a business professional who brings and shares a wealth of experience and expertise. His approach is holistic to ensure a healthy, sustainable outcome for you and your business, so you find balance in work and life outside as they absolutely impact each other. Greg is incredibly insightful and able to analyse the key issues by listening to what is being said, as well as unsaid, and asking penetrating questions. Using a combination of coaching, mentoring, informing and challenging has helped me see and create the right relationships with our board (allowing us to move key strategic initiatives forward in a much more comprehensive and effective manner) and has helped me personally grow my leadership capability, credibility and results."
- CEO, Care Homes
"He’s personable and so our sessions are enjoyable as well as, at times, rightly challenging. He also meets wherever is best for you, whether that be in a meeting room or in a cosy country pub with roaring fire if that creates the best environment to switch out of day- to-day mode and facilitate effective work together. We’ve even broken up offsite days, when I was intensely focussed on my current business and team challenges, to go out for fresh air, a walk and more relaxed discussions, as we walked, about equally important things like my ideal future life - getting both mental and physical exercise!"
- Investment Director, Private Equity
"Before we spoke I was anxious about starting my new role but now I'm feeling confident and energised."
- CFO, Privately owned group of companies
"I have worked with Greg for over three years now and he has been a huge support to me across a number of fronts. What sets him apart from others is that he genuinely cares about the people he works with. It's incredibly comforting to know you've got someone constantly in your corner, who has a genuine interest in ensuring you succeed in all aspects of your life."
- CEO, Legal Sector Support Services
"It’s been one hell of a year! Thank you for your guidance and support… looking forward to our continued journey."
- CEO, Children's Services