testimonials

Coaching has been a fascinating experience. Coaching sessions with John were invigorating, enjoyable, challenging and, above all, immensely rewarding; they were never dull! From my experience, coaching requires a significant degree of trust and confidence between the participants, something that John established very early on, and something that I have deeply appreciated.

I have been greatly impressed at the depth of John’s understanding of human behaviour and, importantly, his ability to pass on his knowledge in a positive, understandable way. John is a very effective coach and undoubtedly one of his strengths is his understanding of the issues and pressures faced in real business and commercial environments, which means that 'homework' has always been practical and applicable day to day.

Senior Associate, now Partner
Leading Scottish Law Firm

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John worked with me to create commercial solutions tailored to business needs which made an impact and delivered results. John and I have worked on a range of commercial solutions from performance management to management development. John has used his commercial experience across a range of disciplines to stretch and challenge me to increase my expertise and that of my team and the firm as a whole.

Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative

Derek Cummings

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I have always found John to be professional, considerate, and more importantly highly effective in managing client relationships. His vision and commercialism enable him to have high impact in the business sector and his appreciation of the role of "people" in achieving objectives is refreshing.

Alan Crozier, Managing Director, Q4 consulting limited

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I have worked with Ghost on developing a new performance management methodology and creating a management development programme for inexperienced managers. They worked with me to create solutions tailored to the needs of the business. Ghost took time to understand myself and the business. The solutions that they came up with have been highly regarded by demanding clients and through Ghost's support have helped build the capability of the existing HR team. Their top qualities are that they are: personable, expert and high on integrity. I would highly recommend Ghost.

Derek Cummings, HR & Development Director, Burness LLP

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John is a true motivator who has the ability to energise his team and deliver excellent results. His realistic and positive attitude to business is a breath of fresh air.

Brian Nicolson, Owner, reflexblue limited

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John worked with me as a personal coach to support my development for career progression within Marks & Spencer. I've also been a delegate on Management Development course's he has facilitated within M&S. I found his style particulary motivating. He also has a strong commercial background and therefore demonstrates being driven to provide value and results. I would absolutely recommend him.

Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity

Joss Farrow

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Used John to support development of senior management team in a public sector organisation undergoing a rapid change programme - good balance of support and challenge, ensuring delivery of results while supporting the needs of individual. In depth understanding of management behaviour, coaching techniques and facilitation skills was to the fore as I subsequently engaged him as one-to-one career coach. Would recommend him unhesitatingly for similar roles/tasks in future.

Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity

Alasdair Bovaird

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John and I have worked together on various projects over the last few years and I have always been overwhelemed at Johns personal and enthuisiastic approach to everything. John's depth of knowledge in his field is outstanding and his desire and drive to deliver results is outstanding..... and he does deliver! John is a great motivator and his influence and support has had an extremely positive influence on my business. John's number is the first i dial everytime I need a business solution.

Stuart Evans, Sales Manager, Fusion Meetings & Events

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John is a pragmatic, action based, outcome driven individual. He has a great ability to make the complex very simple and find creative solutions to problems. He has an open, engaging and inspirational communication style which allows him to integrate into new client businesses quickly. This leads to him achieving better business results for client companies.

Rosemary Taylor, Owner, Vivvid limited