Dan Sowden

“When I first met with Phil, I was repeatedly frustrated with issues and blockers I was experiencing with my work. I have always been told at annual reviews that my resulting approach is holding me back and was at the time was also going through a grievance which had left me very emotionally affected. I didn’t know at the time that coaching would benefit me but one of the leaders at my company put us in touch, and from that first meeting the impact he has had on my life has been almost immediate.

I will admit that when it was initially suggested I had been on the fence about the potential benefits. But Phil’s warmth, enthusiasm and openness are immediately evident and from the first meeting I could tell that he was genuine. The trust and openness that we have built through our sessions is very strong and I have ended every session with a strong enthusiasm for progress and to practice my learnings. He works hard to develop a tailored approach, and all of his guidance is backed up by his broad experience and a wealth of knowledge.

Because of this, any reticence I had felt was very quickly lost and I was fully engaged in all of our sessions – which passed so quickly. I can feel that the transformation within myself has been large for such a relatively short time working with him. Every meeting gave me new understanding of myself as well as the professional and human environments in which I work. I have new tools to cope with the challenges I face, and I feel the benefits not just in a professional environment but also with my personal relationships and in wider social settings.

Since meeting Phil, I’ve had people I’ve known for years comment to me that my approach seems different and that I’m dealing with challenges much better. Despite my progress, I know that this is only the first step in my journey but it’s one I’m much more positive about than I was at the start. Thank you so much Phil for setting me down this path, and for all of your encouragement and help!”