Client Testimonials.
Insights from clients I’ve had the privilege to work with over the last 15 years. Their words offer a glimpse into the challenges we’ve worked on, the shifts coaching has helped them make, and the results that became possible through focused, meaningful work.
Client Testimonials.
Insights from clients I’ve had the privilege to work with over the last 15 years. Their words offer a glimpse into the challenges we’ve worked on, the shifts coaching has helped them make, and the results that became possible through focused, meaningful work.
Working with Andrea
Working with Lucia
Working with Jenni
Working with Milly
Working with Amey Consulting
Working with Lisa
Coaching with Dan has given me greater confidence, clarity in my direction and growth in my strategic focus. A fantastic professional coach. I would certainly recommend him for anyone transitioning into a more strategic leadership role.
Sarah
Water Advisory Director
Coaching with Dan has been transformational for me. I went with the intention of building my confidence for an interview and left with a 12 month plan to transform my career. I would recommend Dan to anyone considering coaching and recommend him highly to anyone who feels stuck. The clarity I gained from working with Dan has set me up to make the decisions and moves I need to make, to get to where I want to be.
Kate
Strategy Lead
Dan has, in no small way, helped me change my life. I was at a point where I felt like I could identify the issues holding me back and had researched solutions and techniques to overcome them, but I couldn’t make them work in context. I wasn’t getting anywhere and more than that, trying and struggling was having a significantly negative impact on my professional confidence and in turn on how I carried myself generally in life. Dan led me through that, helped me find solutions that worked for me in my world with the people in my life, made me aware of my own beliefs and behaviours and helped me mould them to suit me better. My weekly call with him left me feeling on top of the world and capable of anything. He is available to you between calls and will support you in whatever way works for you. He’s funny, friendly and easy to talk to and will hold you accountable each week to make progress with the tasks and exercises you agree together. I recommend having a coach in your career, even if it’s just for maintenance as a general sounding board – you will achieve fantastic things – and I can’t recommend Dan highly enough!
Emma
Investor Relations
Dan is an exceptional coach who brings his whole self to every interaction. I recommend him to anyone looking to catch their next wave.
Jyoti, MedTech Entrepreneur
Dan came in to kick-start our 2020. He gave us fantastic, practical strategies that we can use on a day-to-day basis to combat the barriers that keep us from achieving our aspirations.
Tiger Recruitment
It quickly became clear to me that Dan has a tailored approach to each person and doesn’t use the “one size fits all” model. He helped me to develop a strategy of becoming more confident (and, consequently, happier) by transforming negative attitudes and gaining success – at work in particular, and in life as a whole. Thank you very much Dan!
Lana
Sales Manager
What an eye-opener! Loved the call. Loved the outcome. A moment of real clarity.
Rachel
Services Director
I thoroughly enjoyed and benefited from my period of coaching with Dan. His motivational, upbeat style and encouraging approach made setting out on my own as a consultant a breeze! Dan is extremely tailored in his approach, reacting to every directional pivot without judgement but with empathy, understanding and positive energy. I would highly recommended Dan’s involvement to anyone experiencing a pivotal moment in their career.
Charlotte
Marketing Manager
I had no hesitation in coaching with Dan. It was an easy decision and a great investment.
Deborah
Interim CIO
Dan is a fabulous listener, very considered and acted as an invaluable sounding board. Dan asked thought-provoking questions that I was able to reflect upon and take empowering career steps.
Erin
Finance Professional
We couldn’t have been more pleased with our decision to partner with you. Over and above the final results, we have appreciated the quality of every aspect of your work, the deep thinking to adapt with predefined content, and your complete flexibility around the challenges of scheduling. Thank you from all of us.
Kraft Heinz
A most inspirational coach with a superb technique. Dan surpassed all our expectations.
The World Economic Forum
The event was a complete success, attracting overwhelmingly positive feedback. Dan presented with confidence and clarity, making a genuine connection with the audience.
The Direct Line Group
Having taken a short career break to raise my young family, I was lacking confidence and direction in my job search. Session Zero with Dan really helped to me to gain clarity, confidence and self-awareness. It gave me the boost I needed to find and land the perfect role. Dan is a very effective career coach and provided invaluable help with my personal branding and clarity around my values. I would thoroughly recommend him and look forward to working with him again.
Alice
Management Consultant
The whole experience has been transformational. Highly recommended.
Victoria
Sales VP
Coaching with Dan helped me to identify the priority elements. I left feeling very much more focused, motivated and energised. I definitely recommend Dan’s coaching to anyone looking to get out of their own way and into action!
Anne
Business Owner
In Spring of 2015, I was asked to assess Dan’s professional capability as a coach against the ICF competencies. From that experience, I can happily and in all integrity vouch for his coaching skill and ethics. He was diligent and caring in setting up the coaching relationship, developing high levels of trust early. In coaching me, he demonstrated a warm, confident and energetic coaching style. His challenge and stretch enabled me in a short space of time to generate new insights and energising solutions to some real and important issues. I have no hesitation in recommending Dan as a coach.
Jane
ICF Assessor
Dan helped me to get to grips with a setback in my business that threatened to derail things. I left that session with a whole new perspective, a plan and the will to make it happen.
Suzie
Freelancer
Dan is an excellent coach. I have found working with him very helpful in numerous ways. He clearly has in-depth knowledge and insight that he is able to communicate in a very effective way. I find him to be reliable, professional and would recommend him highly.
Anne-Marie
MD & Education Company Owner
Dan showed amazing knowledge during our seminar, being able to sharply attract guests’ attention and drive interest to our subjects. I would definitely recommend Dan for any event.
The Golden Network
I wanted coaching that was challenging and logical in style, underpinned with evidence-based theories and psychology. The coaching sessions were well organised and customised to my needs. I loved that we could respectfully debate points, and I was challenged to think from others’ perspectives while maintaining my integrity. The process helped me see the value in my own ‘brand’, and I believe your deep understanding of female leadership is a real USP.
Alison
Portfolio and Programme Director
Working with Dan has meant overcoming hurdles that have held me back for years. He shifts focus from questions that seem important, but lead to dead ends; to almost play-like questions, which fast-forward to potentially life changing actions that I never before seriously considered taking. I’ve progressed more towards my goals in two months than the previous seven years.
Lisen
Project Manager
Dan was a great speaker at our Women In Business seminar. His insights were incredibly informative and engaging. Dan’s understanding of human performance and the mind is impressive.
Club workspace
Working with Dan has been an incredible journey of discovery of what my true passions are and which direction I need to take to excel in my career. Dan is a patient listener, who walked me through this eye opening process constantly encouraging me and tailoring each coaching session to fit my personality / work style.
Arianna
Finance Director
Dan was an absolute pleasure to have speak at The 2018 Business Leadership Summit at SOAS – University of London. He provided us with key insightful concepts, evoking mental shifts into becoming more consciously aware leaders, inspiring us to strive for transformational improvement and growth. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking to reach their full potential and live their best life.
Hayah
SOAS University
Dan shared his considerable knowledge and expertise in an engaging and hugely beneficial session. The team have frequently referenced the benefit and we can see the positive impact it’s had.
DXC Technology
The difference in our comms, ways of working and shared accountability has been transformational.
First Mile Recycling
In less than 3 months, Dan has helped me make significant improvements in terms of enhancing my visibility among senior leadership which has led to an increase in the scope of my responsibilities. I highly recommend him.
Gillian
Regional Sales Manager
Your questioning helped to reinforce thoughts I’d previously had but not pursued, helping me make connections I had not previously identified. Our work together has given the clarity around my purpose I was looking for.
Shamini
Consultant
I started working with Dan as I felt I was stuck in my career and wasn’t sure of my next steps to get me to where I wanted to be. I enjoyed the relaxed nature of the calls and the fact that the coaching provided was completely focused on my needs. Dan challenges and pushes – you need to be prepared to work hard and come with an open mind and a desire to put in effort. But the outcomes he helps create are definitely worth the time you both put in. I have created a step change in my approach that I couldn’t have achieved on my own and that’s completely thanks to Dan’s expertise, commitment and personal interest in helping you be the best you can be. I now feel much more confident in what I want and need from my career and as a result am now working in a way that better reflects my values as a person and in a role that suits my skills and expertise. I may have got there eventually but the coaching sessions with Dan have enabled me to do it in way that I’ve controlled and ten times faster. It has been an absolute pleasure working with Dan and I would recommend him to any women looking to progress or ‘get unstuck’ from behaviours that may be holding them back from being the brilliant professionals they know they can be.
Anna
Head of Marketing
I’m so glad I chose to coach with you. It’s the best career decision I ever made.
Marcella
Commodities Trader
Dan was a trusted mentor during a demanding period of change. The work strengthened my presence, sharpened how I influenced senior stakeholders and helped me lead with more calm, clarity and conviction when expectations were high.
Hannah
Global People Director
Medical Tech Company
Dan gave me the space to think at the level my role now demands. Our work helped me develop my judgement, communicate with authority and stay composed in high-pressure stakeholder conversations. A great coach. Highly recommended.
Victoria
Associate VP
Barclays Capital
What stood out immediately was how quickly Dan understood the pressures of stepping up into leadership. Our coaching conversations helped me communicate more clearly, navigate senior stakeholders with greater confidence and lead my team in a calmer and more effective way.
Grace
Senior Consultant
Deloitte
I knew I had the technical capability, but the role now required something different from me. Dan helped me develop a stronger leadership identity, become more intentional in how I was communicating and build the confidence to contribute more visibly in senior environments.
Michelle
Policy Manager
Bank of England
We couldn’t have been more pleased with our decision to partner with you. Over and above the final results, we have appreciated the quality of every aspect of your work, the deep thinking required to adapt to the content, and your complete flexibility around the scheduling challenges. Thank you!
Kraft Heinz
Dan shared his considerable knowledge and expertise in an engaging and hugely beneficial session. It gave us practical insight, shared language and useful actions that have continued to shape the way we work. The team have frequently referenced the benefit, and we can see the positive impact it’s had.
DXC Technology
I came to coaching needing to step out of the operational day-to-day and lead with more strategic focus. Dan helped me see the patterns that were keeping me too close to the work, install clear boundaries, and deeply empower my team. I look forward to working with him again in the future.
Priya
VP Strategy Transformation
Microsoft
What I valued most was the combination of challenge, insight and pragmatism. Dan helped me see how I was leading under pressure and where I was over-functioning. From there, he helped me to create more space for strategic influence and sustained performance. Recommended.
Claire
Director
Marks and Spencer
Coaching with Dan has given me greater confidence, clarity in my direction and growth in my strategic focus. A fantastic professional coach. I would certainly recommend him for anyone transitioning into a more strategic leadership role.
Sarah
Water Advisory Director
Dan is an excellent coach. I found working with him extremely helpful. He has such in-depth knowledge and insight and was able to communicate that very effectively, making the work so beneficial to me. I recommend him highly.
Anne-Marie
Education Company Owner
The event was a complete success, attracting overwhelmingly positive feedback. Dan presented with confidence and clarity, making a genuine connection with the audience. His session left us with an entirely renewed sense of effective self-leadership.
The Direct Line Group
Dan was an absolute pleasure to have speak at The Business Leadership Summit. He gave us insightful concepts and evoked mental shifts to become more consciously-aware leaders, inspiring us to strive for transformational improvement and growth.
SOAS University of London
I’d had coaching before, but this was the first time the work matched the complexity of my role. Dan helped me navigate competing agendas, expectations of senior leaders and project pressures while staying grounded to my core values.
Karen
Programme Director
Thomson Reuters
Dan helped me make the shift from being the person who carried everything to the leader who delivered through her team. Dan’s commercial background was a plus, but the real differentiator was his coaching insight. Very happy to recommend him.
Gillian
Associate Director
Boston Consulting Group
Dan came in to kick-start our year. He gave us fantastic, practical strategies that we can use on a day-to-day basis to combat the barriers that keep us from achieving our aspirations.
Tiger Recruitment
Dan was a great speaker at our Women In Business seminar. His insights were incredibly informative and engaging. Dan’s understanding of human performance and the mind is impressive.
Club Workspace
Stepping into my first senior role brought far more pressure and visibility than I expected. Dan helped me make the transition so I could lead with clarity, confidence and authority. It made an enormous difference to how I show up in meetings, difficult conversations and key decisions.
Caroline
Senior Manager
Financial Times
I came into coaching during a period of significant transition and self-doubt. Dan helped me strengthen my leadership presence, trust my judgement more consistently and stop second-guessing myself in key moments. I now feel far more settled and capable at this new level of leadership.
Emily
Programme Manager
Handelsbanken
Having taken a short career break to raise my young family, I was lacking direction. Dan really helped me to gain clarity, confidence and self-awareness. It gave me the boost I needed to find and land the perfect role. Dan is an effective coach and provided invaluable help with my brand and clarity around my leadership values. I would thoroughly recommend him and look forward to working with him again.
Alice
Management Consultant
Working with Dan has meant overcoming hurdles that have held me back for years. He shifts focus from questions that seem important but lead to dead ends; to almost play-like questions, which fast-forward to potentially life changing actions that I never before seriously considered taking. I’ve progressed more towards my goals in two months than the previous seven years.
Lisen
Project Manager
The difference in our comms, ways of working and shared accountability has been immediate and tangible. Thank you for helping us make meaningful progress so quickly.
First Mile Recycling
A most inspirational coach with a superb technique. Dan surpassed all our expectations. We look forward to collaborating with him on future events and recommend him as a highly-engaging seminar leader.
The World Economic Forum
Coaching with Dan helped me make a genuine shift in how I lead. I became clearer in my expectations, more confident handling difficult conversations and far less reactive under pressure. The work gave me a stronger foundation for the next stage of my leadership career.
Linda
Delivery Lead
DXC Technology
One of the biggest shifts for me was learning to lead through others rather than trying to carry everything myself. Dan challenged my thinking in exactly the right way and helped me build stronger delegation, clearer communication and much more confidence as a leader.
Rachel
Regulatory Lead
Financial Conduct Authority
I wanted coaching that was challenging and logical in style, underpinned with evidence-based theories and psychology. I loved that we could respectfully debate points. The process has helped me see the value in my own brand. His understanding of female leadership is a real USP.
Alison
Programme Director
UK Government Programme
Coaching with Dan has made a huge difference. I went with the intention of building my confidence for an interview and left with a 12-month plan to transform my career. I would recommend Dan to anyone who feels stuck. The clarity I gained from working with Dan has set me up to get to where I want to be.
Kate
Strategy Lead
Citizens Advice
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