| "I really benefited from the whole approach of coaching. You did not tell me what to think and neither did you tell me the answer to a particular problem. Instead coaching provided me with the means to think "outside the box" so that I could work out my own solution to my problem." (A three year qualified solicitor) |
| "My coaching sessions were a great experience, as well as a good learning curve for myself. I felt your delivery was very calm, professional and encouraging. I have been able to use the experience to great effect in both my everyday and my professional status (may I also say to the benefit of others). To be able to encourage people to be able to find the answer to whatever subject matter is concerning them was uplifting and a great thought process." (A local business man) |
| "I found our sessions very useful in that they made me focus on practical steps to take in the short term as well as on longer term ambitions - for what previously had really been rather nebulous thoughts. Your coaching was helpful in crystallising those thoughts. I found it a very positive exercise to use you as a sounding board. I would be happy to recommend you to any new potential clients!" (A solicitor associate) |
| “Matthew’s calm, measured and considered style is very helpful when he is coaching as it enables the person with whom he is working to have the “head space” to think about the issues and come up with their own thoughts. Just having the meeting in the diary means I am more likely to give some time to the issues we have been discussing.” (A solicitor associate) |
| "Much to my surprise (ever the cynic) I found your sessions extremely helpful and they enabled me to change my whole approach in terms of self-promotion and agreeing my career path with the powers that be. They also made me focus on myself and my aspirations rather than simply becoming bogged down in the churn of work and failing to maximise my career and then becoming disillusioned. You were a great facilitator." (A solicitor associate) |
| “A strength is his ability to help me structure my thoughts and set some new goals. He also provides an opportunity to test ideas in a “safe” environment and to vent some splean from time to time. He allows space and time to say things that often would be unsayable.” (A solicitor partner) |
| “He is very good at identifying goals and structuring action to achieve these goals. He is also very easy to talk to and puts you at ease.” (A solicitor partner) |
“Very easy manner and conveys trust and empathy. He is very good at active listening.” (A solicitor partner)
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“I have found Matthew to be insightful and extremely supportive. Whilst he stands at a distance, he is also kind and sympathetic, which (given that I have been a bit vulnerable) has been very helpful. Whilst he challenges, he is never judgmental. I have been able to use the time with him (and between meetings) in a way that has been positive. Most of all, I value the sense that I have been able to find my own solutions to a number of issues with Matthew’s support and guidance.” (A solicitor partner) |
