Baylis Hill - Testimonials
Testimonial 1:
“I would recommend Elaine as a coach to anyone who’s looking for one. She has helped me a great deal over the past 8 months during a difficult period of restructuring within my Company. I look forward to working with her again in the future and think she has a fantastic future in her career as a coach.”
“ Elaine has a real strength through the way she challenges me in a supportive way, I have a tendency to put myself down and downplay achievements. Elaine has a ‘no-nonsense’ approach to challenging me by asking questions that make me realize what I’m saying about myself doesn’t stand scrutiny when looking at the evidence. It got to a point in the later sessions where I would ask myself a question and then answer it myself with Elaine just being ‘with me’. I think this is a lot to do with the trust I felt in Elaine. For me she has a calming influence while at the same time she created energy in the coaching sessions through the way she asked questions. I found myself looking forward to each session.”
Learning and Development Consultant, Rail Company.
Testimonial 2:
“I spoke at great length regarding an issue at work that was causing me concern. Elaine listened for a considerable time and allowed me to realise the crux of the situation was a communication issue. After my coaching session I was able to reflect on my options and have made some key decisions. This has reduced considerable stress.”
Senior Manager, Public Sector Organisation.
Testimonial 3:
“Coaching with Elaine really helped me to explore how I could manage my professional relationships more effectively.....her questions gave me the opportunity to be honest with myself and this motivated me to take responsibility to look for options that could really improve my performance. Her style made me feel extremely comfortable and I feel more confident as a result of my coaching. She is a skilled coach who I believe can really encourage people who want to take up the opportunity to develop their own performance too."
Jennie, Public Sector Manager.
Testimonial 4:
“Elaine facilitated a review of our LSP which was very well received by all participants. The event led to significant changes to the way our LSP operates which has led to an increase in attendance a separation of the business and strategic work. The event was very well planned, organised and run ensuring that it resulted in practical and operational changes to the partnership. I have since recommended Elaine to others looking for similar activity.”
Partnership Manager, Local Authority.
Testimonial 5:
“Elaine's workshops were well delivered and avoided the use of jargon. Several LSP members commented positively on the excellent personal rapport she established with the audience and her strong skills as a
facilitator in encouraging discussion."
Partnerships and Sustainability Manager, Local Authority
Testimonial 6:
''Over the past few years I have struggled with interview and assessment centre processes. Following three coaching sessions I achieved sucess. This was due to the structure and techniques Elaine provided and the increased confidence her coaching skills brought out in me. Without these sessions I am convinced I would still be struggling to get through the process. it really did make that much difference!''
Nick, Public Sector Senior Manager.
Testimonial 7:
"I recently needed to prepare for an interview and approached Elaine for some help and guidance. I'm so glad I did and would highly recommend Elaine to anyone in the same situation. Elaine provided practical advice and challenged me to explore things I'd not even considered.
This coaching ensured that I was fully prepared and confident to deal with what I knew was going
to be a tough selection process. The experience also made me feel so much more confident on the
day. I have now successfully secured my job but without Elaine's guidance and the coaching
experience I honestly wonder if I would be in the same position. I'm so glad I took time out and
used Elaine's experience to help me perform better."
Jane, Team Leader, Local Government.