Having been born and raised in Cambridge and playing cricket from an early age I fulfilled my dream becoming a professional cricketer and played with and against some of the world’s greats.

Having known of Phil through cricketing circles I was made aware of Phil’s reputation as a life and performance coach. We were introduced by a mutual friend at a time when I had just lost my job and suffered some truly personal difficulties and was faced with some deep and difficult life challenges. I cannot describe how low I was feeling at that time in terms of my self-worth and confidence. I was in a bad way.

Phil took the time out to travel and visit me at my home and spent some life-changing time with me. He set out to uncover many of my personal strengths, values and achievements of which we discussed in depth.

He made sure I wrote them down then set me a task of explaining how it felt when doing this. I immediately received a rush of positivity as I had forgotten who I was and what I had achieved in my life. It was like a journey of self-discovery. Phil’s time with me kick started my self-belief and I started to see a future again.

Phil then introduced me to a friend who works in the sports industry culminating in me being offered a position.

I can’t thank or recommend Phil enough and am so grateful that my good friend convinced me to meet him.

Darren Cousins Former professional first-class cricketer
Essex CCC & Northants CCC

We all have challenging times in our lives, and they take their toll. During these times I felt as though I was slowly losing myself and becoming affected more and more by self-doubt and low esteem. At my worst, I would waste hours overthinking situations and finding blame for my problems instead of dealing with the issues that caused them. I was just hiding from my life.

After a chance conversation with Phil about my perceived problems, I took the next step to talk about them properly. That was the best step I have taken in years!

Phil has guided me through the coaching process with full trust, honesty and commitment. Above all else, it’s a place to gain control of my thinking.

Phil has given me the tools to recognise and deal with the situations and issues of everyday life. I have new goals and a new sense of purpose, more than that, the smile is back in my life.

I can’t thank Phil enough for enabling me to rediscover that I have the power to be whatever I choose.

I’m proud to call Phil my coach and my friend.

DB

Heart Felt Testimonial…

After many years of providing a quality customer experience, long working days, an abundance of self-induced work related stress, sleep deprivation and a very poor work life balance, I found myself in a very dark and lonely place with zero light to gravitate towards.

Well that was the case until I was extremely fortunate to meet with Mr Phil Toogood.

Our very first session together will forever stick in my memory. Phil told me that I was now in a safe place, that we had now begun this journey together and that, ‘it’s okay’ to feel how I did. I subsequently put all my trust and faith in Phil, and at that point I really did feel totally safe with Phil. From that moment I looked forward to our weekly sessions, Phil never failed to lift my mood and raise my spirits.

Phil’s commitment was absolutely overwhelming, being in the present with someone who is as attentive and totally engaged is an awe-inspiring experience, with a warm fuzzy feeling too. Previously I was too embarrassed to even acknowledge that I had mental health issues, but Phil gave me the strength for acceptance with those two simple words ‘it’s okay’.

Over twelve inspirational sessions, Phil’s guidance assisted me tremendously to refocus, to reflect without judgement, to set new goals, to plan strategies and to measure my achievements.

Phil’s coaching methods and knowledge of neuroscience is absolutely tremendous, I would most definitely recommend Phil to anyone, you don’t have to hit rock bottom to need some guidance.

I can only wax lyrical about this man’s passion, empathy, inspiration, attentiveness, engagement, energy and professionalism.

My experience has literally been life changing. I made a true friend for life in this truly genuine great guy.

You’re magnificent Phil!!!!

NP

I have known Phil Toogood, for over 16 years; he is one of the most loyal, inspiring and trustworthy people I have ever met.

Our relationship started when I was still studying at college, and Phil needed some help setting up his computer and email. Over the last 16 years our connection has grown into a rare, true business partnership. I also consider him a friend.

He has stuck by my side as I have traversed the IT & creative industries, as I have supported him as he grew multiple businesses to success for other leaders. I was absolutely delighted when he contacted me to help forge the brand for his own business and develop the marketing and website.

The mission and core values of Phil Toogood Coaching reflect the person I have known for all these years. Phil is truly aligned with his business and through his unique approach to coaching he will help others succeed, as he has me.

Over the years I have been unofficially mentored by Phil, and the small snippets I have gleaned from his methods have transformed the way I work and operate my business, which is growing from strength to strength. Whether you’re in business, sport, or facing personal challenges, having Phil Toogood on your team will guarantee you define and deliver success.

Ben Green Founder and Director
This is Fever Ltd

I played premier league cricket with Phil in Essex. He was Club Captain and very much the driving force of the club’s success at that time. He was and still is an innovator, strategic and focused, a passionate and committed leader and team player. I wish him the very best as he applies his business expertise, his professionalism and wisdom from high level martial arts and sports to his coaching consultancy.

Richard Pybus He is a world leading cricket coach and former coach of the Pakistan and Bangladesh national cricket teams, he was consultant coach to Pakistan during the 1999 Cricket World Cup when they progressed to the final. He is currently the most successful coach in South African first-class cricket having guided the Titans and the Cape Cobras to nine championship titles over six seasons, winning the Supersport Series Four Day Competition four times. He has completed the domestic double three times in a row as a coach, twice with the Titans and once with the Cape Cobras. He was awarded the South African Cricket Coach of the year in 2008‚ and 2010, by Cricket South Africa. Richard is currently head of West Indies Cricket.

Passion, empathy and non-judgement are three words to describe this incredible man who supported me through an extremely difficult time.

During challenging times in your life it teaches you some tough lessons and gives you an insight into people who will help you through them and people that won’t.

The only way I can describe where I was in my life was in a hole; I was falling deeper and deeper into this hole until I met with Phil. This man changed my life and that’s no small thing for someone to say.

My hole; I had recently separated from my wife. I have two amazing young children. It was the hardest thing I had ever done or been through. I had tried to ignore the emotions I had been experiencing and move on, but the worry and fear inside kept pulling me further down.

One of the most powerful insights Phil gave me was the first thing he said to me in our first session: “It’s ok.” Two such small words but so powerful.

I used to overthink a great deal before I met with Phil. I understood why people have anxiety and fear of a situation. We overthink to different levels depending how we control our inside.

A personal example is when I start thinking of what people thought of me. I tended to allow my overthinking to control my emotions, actions and my balance. Phil has taught me to recognise overthinking when its occurring and deal with it before it has a negative effect on me. As with any self-improvement you have to work at it, and I did just that. Little by little I improved and with Phil’s help and guidance I’m now able to control these feelings.

I believe in life things happen for a reason and there are events that have happened to me that show this to be true. Phil came into my life at the point I needed him most and stayed for as long as it took. I can never thank him enough for his support.

Phil’s passion for life is incomparable and second to none, my meetings with him have given me my energy for life back again. I am more motivated in all areas of my life now especially my work and family. After our sessions I have a burst of energy and motivation to succeed.

When someone helps you in the way Phil has helped me you would do anything to repay him.

Being present and in the moment with someone who is giving you their full attention and engaging in a conversation about you and your subjects was a unique experience for me.

I have now come to understand that life is a journey and there is no set destination for anyone and no correct way of getting there. We will all experience rough and plain sailing times, the highs and the lows, the expected and the unexpected; the insights Phil has helped me to find have opened my mind to enjoying the journey and the moments within it. I really do feel that you can’t change the past; you don’t know what will happen tomorrow so live today.

Thank you Phil.

Confidential Client