#1 Inspired
“What makes me happy to work each day? Well one thing I can say is that I wish I had collaborated with John 10 years ago.
Being discouraged from a young age when overhearing my primary school teacher tell my mother that due to me being from a dysfunctional family I will never amount to anything. I fought tooth and nail to become a Solicitor, paid my own tuition fees just to have a shot at a well-paid career. I was the first person in my family to go to university and so on.
A traditional career path followed, but I never felt inspired or motivated to invest in those I worked for, only driven to succeed for recognition and a higher salary. They were merely stepping stones to my next goal but the title or money was never enough. I was always looking for more and always dreaded Monday.
Then I met John, my first interview felt like a chat with an old friend meeting up for the first time in years. Someone who showed genuine interest in me, my aspirations and what I could do. So much so I sent a message afterwards stating I felt the interview was uplifting to me personally regardless of outcome.
The rest they say is history…”
Outcome: this person’s strong independence, driving force and resoluteness has come to the fore. I did engage them; they are now running their own successful practice.
#2 Motivated
“I am far more confident now than 6 weeks ago. One hour a week with John has made me realise that I can focus; I can negotiate; I can be really disciplined about running my business. I am now noticeably more proactive, positive, ambitious and yet persistent as well. I am delighted to recommend John to anyone who is running a small business and wants to grow it.”
Outcome: this person has been happily running their own business for over 12 years.
#3 Confident
“Thank you so very very much, John. You hit the nail absolutely on the head! We had such an opportunity to work together on our next big project and feel really ready to take the steering wheel and set off with loads of ‘grunt’. We are really grateful for your expertise and for your time.
Outcome: this OBE awarded school head continues to drive new initiatives even better than before.
Bickell Consultancy. For the leader and their business.
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