" Professionally, my time with Neil has been significant. He has allowed me to clearly think about my position and responsibility in supporting a team who are on fixed term contracts in a very uncertain economic climate. Personally, he has enabled me to think beyond my immediate day to day work, think how I would like it to be and begin steps towards achieving it. "

HC – Service Leader – North Somerset Council

" I really found this a great help in keeping me focused on the things that were important and needed to be done, it really was a great way to keep me moving through everything in the right direction and not just getting totally swamped! "

SJ – Co- Director, Social Media Company, Bristol

" Neil has enabled me to procure my own actions that address improving standards in my school. Neil provides the quality that I need to help me develop and improve as a leader. "

NM – Head Teacher – South Glos

" Neil is a talented facilitator, coach and adviser. Exceptionally thorough, strategic and completer finisher everything Neil does is professional and exacting. I would highly recommend working with Neil. "

CCW – Director at Transform and former DfE adviser

" You gave a clear structure to the session whilst allowing everyone to contribute. You are brilliant at keeping everyone on task but getting to new areas if they clearly benefit a discussion. You have done a great job in capturing and maintaining the enthusiasm of our group. You ensured we use time wisely and kept a focus on ensuring we all do an effective job. Thank you. "

BH, Chief Executive, South West Councils

" Excellent approach, great style, makes me feel valued. Very energetic (You kept the delegates focused!) and has the ability to be flexible and change agenda according to discussions. "

JM, Head of Corporate Services, South Hams District Council & West Devon Borough Council

" Very clearly led, this was difficult content from which to get clear outcomes due to the number of people and complexity of the task but you pulled the team to action. You have a really nice style very inclusive and clear. "

MP, Public Health, NHS South of England

" Delivered at a really good pace, without spending too long on any one point. Including humour is great and this was done without detracting from the main discussion point. Keep doing what you’re doing! "

FH, HR Project Officer, Stroud District Council

" Excellent facilitator! Engaging and enthusiastic attitude helped the meeting be very productive. Neil managed to capture lots of information and ideas in a very organised way whilst encouraging participation from all. "

CH, HR Services, North Somerset Council

" Focused on moving meeting forward and ensuring that there are actions leading to outcomes. Real enthusiasm. I appreciated the flexibility of the meeting and the willingness to adapt the questions / drivers to the needs of the group. "

AC, Workforce Development & Commissioning Lead, Wiltshire Council