"Like a daffodil bulb, lying dormant in the winter. When the conditions are right with temperature, sunlight and moisture, it sprouts. The unfolding pattern is stem, then leaves, and finally flowers. The pattern is not planting and instantly flowering. But organizations that appreciate the time and capacities its takes to grow a strong stem reap the flowers year in year out. The growing of the stem is not a non-productive time, far from it in the longer term. This is reflects my coaching experience with Enabling Development."

"This approach gave us just the right questions to ask about how we really take the business forward rather than do more of the same."

"The main outcome was to break out of my mindset and operate more strategically. This has now happened and in a way I did not expect. By making the change and coming out of 'Ivory Tower' as an established Divisional Commander, we now have a more cohesive team, one of the most cost effective units in the country and, on a personal basis, I am far more relaxed. One of the by-products is that I am now asked to do more on the national scene at ACPO level to enhance how we address various issues. My next outcome is to spend more time in Force!"

"If we had stopped after two sessions I would be happy because I have gained more than expected. When the Chief asked me to run the 'Force Change Strategy' I gave up my operational role. This meant I was operating in a fog of uncertainty for almost a year. One of my outcomes was to get to grips with running the project and gain confidence. What I now realise is that I have been selected to make this happen for the benefit of the Force and it is up to me to make it happen. As a result I am providing leadership to the change team, standing my corner with colleagues of all ranks with the result that we are making much faster progress and relationships are far more effective."

"Thanks a million for a wonderful journey that has provided the basis for a very positive future. I will always remember our sessions and the impact you have had on my life both inside and outside of work."

"I believe our seven sessions could prove to be one of the top ten highlights of my life, not so much for the occasions themselves enjoyable though they were, but more for the impact they will have on the rest of my life. I feel more confident, relaxed and at ease with myself and those around me. I feel very positively in charge of my life yet ready and more flexible to deal with the unexpected. I found your general manner very friendly, relaxing and supportive whilst at the same time not allowing me to fob you off with 'soft' answers. I was always surprised how quickly the time went and would happily have stayed longer."

"One of the most powerful features was the flexibility. We covered a lot of useful ground without it feeling like a grind through a series of standard sessions. A particular benefit has been getting a better work/life balance AND my feeling comfortable spending more time in the latter and less in the former. I no longer feel guilty about taking annual leave nor compelled to ring in regularly just to check the world in my absence - funnily enough it never has yet. The best plaudit I can give you is I think that I, and those around me at home and work are happier for me having worked with Enabling Development."

"Focus on Who am I? What am I? Where am I going? Made me address the medium and long term."

"The main benefit was monthly reflective time ie the protected time alone to think about things that either we choose or neglect to think about. I am able to reflect where I am and where I'm going in my current role and future career focus - the challenge of thinking about self so that the area is thoroughly thought through."

"I have a fuller understanding of my own 'filters' and consequent behaviour resulting in an understanding of personal strengths and areas for future focus and development. I also have a fuller understanding of other people's filters. I use this new understanding when dealing with my customers, colleagues and my own manager at work. The result has been that I'm far more flexible and my interactions have been much more successful - we both achieve the results we're looking for."

"I was able to make substantial savings by dispensing with the (big name consultancy) team 3 months early. I would never have had the confidence to do this without our time together."