'...there was an actual issue that arose … It was a great ‘learning opportunity” to have Chris guide me through that issue and I am truly grateful for his advice in that process.

I think “the most effective feature” was the fact that I completely trusted Chris and could present issues to him in confidence that I knew he would respect that aspect and provide me with honest feedback.'

'He doesn’t just tell you want you want to hear and motivate you, he also tells you things you might not be expecting or want to hear. He anticipates what you will say / do next and the reason is, he’s seen it all.

So Chris’s knowledge [...] or perhaps his catalogue of situations and challenges can all relate to one another and the way he draws upon these experiences to provide insight, tell a story, or support ideas is the most valuable part of working with him.'

'I was very sceptical at first but decided that it was worth giving it a chance.

...with someone who is prepared to listen and who you can trust it is possible to change things about your behaviour that will benefit you.

I did not realise or accept the impact of the [issue] had had on me and I firmly believe if the coaching had not happened then my personal life would have suffered.'

Chris has significant coaching experience  working across many different sectors with people at all levels of management. This broad experience enables him to call upon all his experiences as a resource during the coaching conversations and ultimately allows him to personalise his coaching approach to aid the development of a personalised toolkit for the individual being coached.

Having now worked with a coach and experienced the benefits this approach can bring to both me and the company, I would highly recommend the approach to maximise the benefits that can be gained from high potential employees. I would certainly take the opportunity to work with Chris Dyson in the future, if this were possible and will certainly be keeping in touch with him.

Chris is a great listener, and was very easy to share with. He’s very talented at identifying underlying themes and patterns, and challenging me to see them and commit to action.

Since starting coaching with Chris, I became a better leader, and was designated as Leader of the Year, I now have new role I’m very happy with, that is a fit for my skills and interests. The organization will benefit from having me in this role, and it has allowed us to bring on another very strong, capable employee in my old role. A win-win!

I honestly don’t think I would be in the role I am today without your help!!!

'Probably the most obvious “aha” was way back in the diagnosis part, owning up to & dealing with a hard-wired fear of authority. This was a surprise since it was not in my my sights as a “target” to address.'

The coaching is a considerable investment, - can you evaluate it?

“Anxiety” – high (9) to low (2ish)
Planning – Low (3) to higher but still work in progress; (7)
Honesty (especially upwards) from ‘too guarded” (3) to “just say it” (8)
“Doing” (taking action) from low (2) to high (9)

[Chris is a] Great listener & evaluator, honest, gets to the point.
Very valuable database of “similar issues” that can be brought into play.
Down to earth approach.
Real world operational / business experience.'