TEAM COACHING
Client Feedback
“Des is an absolutely exceptional team coach. In her work with the ELT she addressed head-on some very deeply-rooted intra-team behavioural dynamics and conflicts, first by building trust and then by working with the team to identify practical pathways to resolution. As a result of her work, we have greatly improved the effectiveness of the team to the benefit of the organisation. Des works with great rigour using a variety of techniques. But I have also been struck by her ability to navigate very difficult discussions by drawing on her natural openness, warmth and sense of humour.”
(CEO of Charity organisation)
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“Des has helped me and my senior team create an ambitious strategic direction, with shared, team goals for its delivery. She has a direct but respectful facilitation style and calls out key issues which allow teams to address the most important matters. Des’ impact as a facilitator is to help build trust and focus amongst the team as a platform for accelerated impact. I use Des to create strategic direction and cohesion amongst leadership teams. Des creates conditions for a shift in the collective mindset of an executive team to accelerate impact. Des has a very effective approach which combines a direct style with an excellent instinct for the key questions and issues which will unlock the performance of a team. I would recommend Des without question to senior teams who are looking to make progress on both team development and on shared strategic alignment.”
(Managing Director of Income Generation, Innovation, Marketing
and Communications of Charity Organisation)
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"Our board was experiencing some challenges with communication and collective process. The process was tough, grueling even, as Des pushed us to have some conversations and explore some sources of tension, which had been skirting around for far too long. Des won the trust of the whole team, and guided us through a series of difficult conversations with great skill and sensitivity. The longer term results have been spectacular, with improved trust and communication, and much more collective focus."
(CEO of Not-for-profit organisation)
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"Des is direct, focused on enabling a team to find solutions, and willing to hold teams outside their comfort zone when she judges that this will help get the right result. She brings skill and good humour, and inspires trust. She's candid and honest, brings high standards and expects the same of the team.”
(CEO of Not-for-profit organisation)
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"Des has worked with my newly formed leadership team. Des helped us identify and agree collective strategic goals to transcend the goals of individual team members. She also helped us accelerate personal trust in a brand new Directors' team. Her clear, engaging and direct style helped us zero-in on the issues, which are truly important. Some months on, this shared spirit of collective leadership has proved an invaluable platform for high performance of the team in a demanding and pressurized environment.”
(Commercial Executive Director for a Professional Services firm)
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