The sessions I had helped shape my thoughts when it came to people management, self-awareness and development, and business strategy. My Coach-Consultant listened first to the key issues then unpicked parts of my brain with the right questions to ensure I had a wider perspective.  Clear, measurable actions were then agreed to keep me and the business on track for improvement and success. Senior Manager - Television and Digital

It’s given me the tools to use in certain situations and helped me think about my development in a constructive, practical way. My Coach-Consultant was superb.  Insightful, a great listener and able to let the sessions flow. Head of Industry News

I enjoyed the practical application of what we learned.  I was able to take the model introduced and use that with my team whilst being able to adapt my own communications style to suit their needs better.  

The Coach-Consulting sessions were very valuable.  Uninterrupted time to discuss personal development and practical solutions to enable that development. Head of Industry News

Working with my Coach-Consultant gave me the chance to explore and work out what aspects of my personality I needed to work on to become a better manager.   They helped me to identify areas I could improve on and offered practical ways in which I could improve.  It helped me to gain confidence in my own abilities and to identify my strengths. Senior Manager - Major UK Television Company  

My Coach-Consultant was friendly, approachable with a lot of expertise, and challenged my thinking and response. PMO Manager - ITN Technology

They clearly understand people and the nuisances of relationships, but more specifically they’re excellent at analysing those relationships to get the best performance out of a team. Senior Director - Television

As part of the executive training programme at TfL, the Coach-Consultant was extremely useful and particularly prompted a refresh on our Agenda for Change Programme and helped me to move to clearer buy-in and contribution from my team. Programme Director LU Crossrail and Stations TfL Capital Programmes Directorate

My Coach-Consultant designed a bespoke ‘Developing People’ programme for our team leaders, mindful of their variant levels of experience and the breadth of business function which needed to be encapsulated.

They have a great knack of making you aware of things to improve on in a way that is positive and constructive.  I always left sessions emboldened and with a clear plan for future action. Derek Dyson - Head of Digital - WTFN Entertainment

I have seen a reduction in crisis management and a reduction in the cost associated with disputes.  The senior leadership team has improved their capability to pitch and win new business. Group Managing Director - ITN

Helped me explore my weaknesses, self reflect and remind me of what's important to me (principles not to change) but how to ensure these don't have a detrimental effect on others.  Spending the time to reflect and to bounce ideas around in a safe environment was invaluable. Senior Director - International Transport

The Coach-Consulting sessions are informative and challenge existing thinking to realise where your strengths are and which areas require improvement. My Coach-Consultant was extremely personable, allowing ideas to be explored which in turn enabled me to consider different thought processes and responses. Keith Hill - Regional Manager - Markel (UK) Limited

I found the one on one sessions extremely useful in improving my confidence thereby ensuring I have a more positive approach to managing change. Senior Manager - TfL  

I found this form of development quite intimate which allowed me to really focus upon my personal development.  It helped me to look differently at myself and how I approach a potential issue. My Coach-Consultant was very approachable and relaxed whilst remaining professional. Principal Solutions Architect - ITN Technology

The sessions helped me to address communication differences that can stem from diverse cultural, language and business backgrounds.  My Coach-Consultant's ready to use techniques have proven easy to adopt with immediate results and their personable style made me enjoy every session with them. Vice President – Disney TV

I found the coaching experience very useful in terms of taking time out to consider my approaches and my own position.  My Coach-Consultant’s own business background helped me as it was clear they are grounded in the real world. Senior TfL Manager

I would definitely recommend Purely People.  I think they can make a real difference to peoples' lives and careers. Senior Manager - major broadcasting company

It was important that the development training was adopted as common practice and our Coach-Consultant ensured suitable measurements were in place to challenge the effectiveness of the programme in terms of outputs, actions, coaching and communication to ensure internal support was sustained.

My Coach-Consultant was a fantastic influence on my early management career.  They have a very personable approach and are very keen to know the person before looking to provide management advice and support. Derek Dyson - Head of Digital - WTFN Entertainment

My organisation was going through a merger, restructure and redundancies.  The sessions were very beneficial in maintaining a perspective and enabled a good focus on my own role and strengths.  This promoted a more positive approach and preparation for me to move forward within a newly evolving organisation. Director – Leeds City College

The Coach-Consultant’s style was warm and approachable and they carefully acknowledged and managed respective communication styles to ensure full participation in their sessions, enabling each individual to share their experiences in a supportive environment.

My Coach-Consulting sessions helped me to focus on my key goals and develop realistic plans centred around my abilities and values.  I picked up numerous tips and ways of reframing problems which have benefited me both in my professional and personal life. Senior Manager - TfL  

This programme has supported a culture of improved performance, personal recognition, sharing of values and openness and we are now looking to adopt a similar programme across our sales team.

I wanted to get clarity on my thinking without scaring the sheep, i.e. test ideas confidentially outside of the company before developing the ideas internally. National Brand Managing Director – Global