Testimomials

I have asked my clients if they would be prepared to write something about their experience of coaching with me so that others would know what it is like.

Manager in third sector organisation:

I have found working with Jonathan to be one of the most rewarding and intense learning experiences I have had in my business career. The sessions were very much focussed on practical solutions to organisation problems I knew existed but could not properly formulate in my mind, often because of the many day-to-day aspects of my work. My sessions with Jonathan were conducted in a calm and creative environment where ideas could flow but also be followed up. Each session concentrated on a forthcoming management issue for the organisation and a variety of responses to those issues.

Jonathan is excellent in quickly creating an environment in which ideas can flow and reflects back the issues to one in a way that shows what considerable business experience he has. There are also some useful management tools at his fingertips which he explains simply and easily. At a very challenging time for the organisation, Jonathan has helped me put together a package of measures which I feel I truly own but I know would have been unlikely to have come out in such a clear, well thought out way without his assistance. I can thoroughly recommend Jonathan's services for anyone in a business setting who needs to think through some important issues with a well informed but independent coach who is totally trustworthy with the confidential information that inevitably must be discussed when thinking through the longer term future of any organisation.

Business Contact:

Finding myself seeking helpful guidance and a good ear to listen to my thoughts I turned to Jonathan Dawson of ‘Release Coaching’ I found his relaxed help and guidance very enlightening. Within just the first meeting I was beginning to be (Released) from those thoughts and feelings that had been holding me back and clearly pulling me down. Jonathan Dawson I believe can be a powerful tool in your Business chest and I recommend his services to your Business. - Kevin Allen. Patron and Founder of ‘The Business League’

University Researcher

The sessions increased my personal motivation to carry through specific tasks and ideas, particularly since there are regular points at which to reflect on progress. I felt I got a lot out of the more far-reaching discussion relating to issues such as core values, since these made me reflect on things I had not done so before, at least not in that way.
For me the sessions have led to tangible changes in direction – something which at the start I wasn’t sure if I wanted but came to realise I did.  I think these sessions are really helpful to get involved in at turning points - which I suppose is what they are designed for.
Your own approach is really good I think, as you are a good listener, and good at encouragement / motivation, and more particularly I think you are very strong on discussing the more in-depth, holistic issues, which challenged me to think in new ways. It was good to take a holistic approach, i.e. not just focussed on work. I felt a sort of general sense of ‘sortedness /sense of balance after a few sessions. Realised it is healthy to reflect and take time to reflect. Overall, I have found the sessions really helpful, thank you (!).

Manager in International company

I found the sessions interesting and useful as I don’t often stand back and reflect on things in my hectic life. Your professional and genuine approach is excellent and the flexible way of working through the sessions, always taking the time to explore areas which we hadn’t planned to go through, if we saw the need.

Overall the sessions taught me more about myself and made me realise that life is precious and that it is important to value what we’ve got and that in can be possible to change direction in working life without completely changing career.

Manager of Charity

Working with Jonathan is helping to sharpen focus in both my personal and professional life. It is very useful having someone there with the skills and objectivity to help identify, highlight and prioritise important aspects in my development and although it is early days, clear goals are already becoming apparent. Jonathan’s coaching experience is enabling me to take a more efficient (yet flexible!) and value based route to my goals.

Jonathan has a toolbox of handy techniques and practical information that often enable me to see things from a subtly, yet essentially, different perspective and the literature that he has signposted me to and shared with me is very relevant and affirming.

Coaching really is the best word for it – He is not doing any of the work for me – he is genuinely helping and encouraging me to do it myself and providing friendly nudges here and there as and when I start sounding like a stuck record (for instance he would have pointed out the gremlin sat on my shoulder just then – I’m learning!!).

We agreed clear terms of reference from the outset of the coaching relationship - this has provided a firm foundation and a shared understanding of the coaching role.

I really appreciate the coaching I am receiving from Jonathan – in a short time it has already been an experience of substance.

Later….! The coaching that I have received from Jonathan has had a significant and positive impact on my life – in a way that I could never have planned and faster than I imagined likely!
I am now living one of my dreams – it’s early days but I’m doing something that I never believed I would have the confidence to begin – and it’s as a direct result of my sessions with Jonathan. He works in an extremely sensitive yet direct way. There are no short cuts but at the same time there’s no time wasted – the fastest appropriate route to positive change is encouraged.

Life is an organic process - as has been my experience of coaching - Jonathan’s approach continues to be flexible, responsive, generous and caring and I’m looking forward to the next challenge!

Business contact: starting his own business

Ps I haven’t thanked you for our meeting the other evening and I would like to put that right now. I found the conversation very stimulating and it generated quite a few new ideas for me which I will be formulating in the near future. Please be assured that I will be recommending you to as many people as I think may benefit from your work.

Testimonials from Personal Clients

Client A “The sessions increased my personal motivation to carry through specific tasks and ideas, particularly since there are regular points at which to reflect on progress. I felt I got a lot out of the more far-reaching discussion relating to issues such as core values, since these made me reflect on things I had not done so before, at least not in that way.

For me the sessions have led to tangible changes in direction – something which at the start I wasn’t sure if I wanted but came to realise I did.  I think these sessions are really helpful to get involved in at turning points - which I suppose is what they are designed for.

Your own approach is really good I think, as you are a good listener, and good at encouragement / motivation, and more particularly I think you are very strong on discussing the more in-depth, holistic issues, which challenged me to think in new ways. It was good to take a holistic approach, i.e. not just focussed on work. I felt a sort of general sense of ‘sortedness /sense of balance after a few sessions. Realised it is healthy to reflect and take time to reflect.

Overall, I have found the sessions really helpful, thank you (!), and have been raving about them to all my friends and advising them go on some themselves.”

Client “I thought life coaching with Jonathan would sort out my muddled thinking, organize my scatty mind and generally spruce up my mental faculties, but in just 6 sessions I have experienced a profound shift in awareness that has allowed all aspects of myself to flourish and blossom.  This has been a real surprise.

Life coaching is a profound experience with infinite value, no part of your life will escape its transformative touch”

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