solution focused Business coaching

Client comments - Business

All comments are "live" and are taken at the end of courses that I have run. Click on the heading to see those most relevant to you.

• Accountants
• Entrepreneurs
• IFAs
• HR
• Sales and Management
• Personal

Accountants

“I use your service Rob because quite simply I have made considerable progress in both my career and other business goals since we first started work together and I continue to look forward to our monthly session where I am able to really reflect on my current situation. You ask me questions and challenge me in ways that are different to day to day conversations. . The focus is all on me! . Provided people want to make changes then I believe this service will be really useful , but they need to be prepared to work hard, and really be prepared to do some “ thinking” during the session! ”
Ian Paterson
Partner EY

"Rob understands the personal and professional pressures accountants are under and provides practical tools to enable me to recognise, adapt and effect optimal behaviours."
Andrew Wildman Director EY

“Rob Rave works with us to improve business performance through focussing on supporting the changes we are going through and the impact that has on both directors and managers , in terms of the leadership, management and personal development . In a rapidly expanding business it is critical to support the organisational changes with improved individual performance. I would therefore highly recommend this service to MD’s and Directors of other fast growing companies “
Gordon Johnson, MD hjs accountants, hjs insolvency

“Now that you have been working with us for the last year or so , I believe it is time that we recorded our thanks for your efforts and achievements You have worked with four Directors of hjs all of whom are diverse individuals in their own way , using suitable approaches for each of us .In this way you have achieved wonders in improving our communication at Board level by creating an environment whereby we are open to feedback and more willing to share our opinions with each other”
Stephen Hunt, Director hjs Accountancy Practice

If you want to improve your business you need to work on your individual or team performance. I totally recommend The Solutions Game as a very effective catalyst for change progress and development. We have used their services extensively and they are cost effective reliable and thorough in their approach”
Gareth Stokes, Director hjs Professional services firm

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Entrepreneurs

The sessions are extremely valuable in focussing my thoughts and clarifying decisions that are impacting the strategy of the company . The sessions test my thinking and how I approach the demands of running a growing sales and technical operation plus solving people and business issues through effective problem solving. In addition it has helped me personally become happier /more motivated) as I have addressed some long standing “burning issues”.and minimised them.
I would wholeheartedly therefore recommend Rob to any CEO who is wanting their company/people to perform at their maximum and who wants to address the business , people and other “problems” that are often evident in high growth businesses.
Darron Anley, CEO SP Partnerships

“I think his services are a very cost effective way of optimising an individual’s ability and heightening their awareness of themselves and their roles within the business environment . I have his approach refreshing because his business coaching is individually tailored. In short , his individual coaching could be an excellent catalyst for change and/ business development within a growth orientated organisation”
Tony Clarke, Former Progress Accountancy MD

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IFAs

You helped us to consider a number of creative ideas, solve the problem at hand …..an additional benefit arose because the environment created during our session with you enabled us to think in an unfettered way about how we can use our strengths to achieve additional goals we had previously not considered . The time spent with you has proved extremely valuable and I am happy to recommend your services without reservation."
Paul Oliver, MD Calculis

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HR

Rob is everything a coach should be: challenging, supportive, enthusiastic and patient. He quickly gains an understanding of his client's field and their needs, and is flexible in helping them achieve results - fast!
I have no hesitation at all in recommending Rob.
Liz Kentish
Continuous Improvement Manager & Coach
John Laing Integrated Services Ltd

Below, Feedback from HR manager International Telecommunications company that I coached (She ended up paying for coaching herself after the initial company funded coaching ended)

When I first started working with Rob, my goal was to get back my self worth. I didn't think I was very good at my job which took up my whole life. I also felt I was sinking with the amount of work and constantly found work a stressful environment.

Achieving a balance in my life was also important to me and has been a common theme throughout my coaching. He has opened up my eyes to what is important for me to the point where I feel I have work in perspective It is a means to an end - I have to work to support myself but I no longer see it as the only way I have of achieving recognition and satisfaction .

Throughout the coaching, Rob never criticised but enabled me to feel comfortable about discussing sometimes painful issues. He made me but its only now I look back that I realize this - at the time, it simply felt like encouragement.

He also made me see that every success I have had, has been down to my own efforts. I recognise this but could not have done it without his support. (I also have given up, smoking as part of the goals we set!)

"Working with Rob as my coach over a number of months has undoubtedly helped me in "hitting the ground running" in my new demanding role. He was flexible in his approach which helped me stay focused and challenged me to look beyond what was right in front of me. It was a powerful learning experience that was both challenging and rewarding."
Rebecca Cummings, Transition Manager, John Laing Integrated Services

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Sales and management

“ I now look forward to our regular meetings as he is exceptionally good at getting me to get the best out of myself. The biggest thing I would say about him is that he really understands people and what works for them. This year I have ended up £132,000 over my target! ”
Business Development Executive SP Partnership

In the last few months we have had Rob working with 2 consultants in my team , they have both performed well , currently breaking their own and the company’s previous highest sales figures. Having realised their own limitations they both are now are in the “mindset” of wanting to move to a new level and to achieve more sales .
The sessions have undoubtedly made a significant contribution through changing behaviours and attitudes.
Richard Deeley Manager Towngate Personnel plc Bournemouth

“Coaching with Rob gave me valuable skills to use in my role as recruitment manager dealing with different business and individual issues from my team. It has enabled me to deal with these situations with much more confidence and enthusiasm. I would recommend this for anyone or any type of business to drive the business forward and help with staff morale”
Emma Gellatly DipRP Manager- Front Office Division, Towngate Personnel plc

“Individual performance improved more than 15%. Very challenging focused and also rewarding! ”
Nick Spense-Thomas, Operations Manager T mobile

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Personal

“I believe that working with Rob has helped me find a new and better person in myself. I have become so much more confident , happy and I actually believe in myself . If I had the money I would have him work with me everyday!
Louise, Bar Manager Bournemouth

What was your biggest surprise concerning the conversation we had (About 45 minutes) That we made so much progress in such a short time! I admire the approach you use and thank you! It’s already helped enormously.
Anita, Editor (Switzerland)