The following testimonials come from projects carried out in 2011:
Equity partner : law firm
“A personal journey: robustly honest and reflective – you certainly see yourself for what you are. Revealing, progressive and enormously effective in helping achieve exactly what’s needed. I cannot recommend Aryanne and her programme highly enough.”
Paul Dickson : Managing Partner, Armstrong Watson
“I engaged Aryanne to help me personally with my self development when I was about to take over the leadership of a top accountancy and financial services business in the UK. Aryanne helped me to see and understand what type of leader I am and to really understand the different personalities that I would be leading. This enabled be to get the best results for the business and for the individuals that I would lead. Aryanne challenged me to think differently and to put in to practice what I learned. I can honestly say that I doubt I would have hit the ground running as quickly had I not had the benefit of working with Aryanne. The work we did in the months leading up to me taking over leadership of the business was one of the best investments that we have made.”
Hospital consultant : an NHS Trust
“To describe Aryanne as an expert in her field does not do her justice; her command of her subject is outstanding. She is deeply insightful and understanding. She is sensitive and supportive, and the quality of her listening is at times breathtaking. She creates such a secure relationship environment that her occasional pieces of frank feedback are palatable and easy to digest. She focuses intensely on the individual and plans the work to meet their precise needs, but within this structure there is always flexibility to deal with new issues as they arise. I was very reluctant to take part in role play, indeed it seemed one challenge too far for me. However, Aryanne prepared the day thoroughly and chose an actor who was intelligent, sensitive and supportive. The day was a great success and the new skills I learned are proving invaluable. My new insights, understanding and skills are changing the way I behave at work, making me more relaxed, confident and effective. Aryanne’s coaching programme has been a life-changing experience for me and I cannot recommend her highly enough.”
Managing partner : accountancy firm
“We asked Aryanne to get involved with a couple of issues we had in our business. The first was to deal with one of our manager’s management style. Through Aryanne working with this individual we have seen a dramatic change in their approach which has been noticed by their staff and colleagues. They now understand the unhelpful impact of their actions on others, even if they were well intentioned from their perspective. We now have a more effective manager and at the same time have removed some of the risk from our business. We also asked Aryanne to do some work with a senior member of our leadership team to help them with their self confidence and leadership. We have seen a change in this individual for the better. They now understand what they need to do and how to go about getting the results they need. I have no hesitation in recommending Aryanne to anyone to help develop the people in your business to become the best that they can be.”
Senior partner: professional services firm
“Aryanne’s input has enabled us to discover the best in ourselves and in each other.”
Partner : accountancy firm
“I would like to thank Aryanne for all the help and support she provided to me during the time we worked together. She helped me to add clarity to my own thinking, allowed me to see myself for who I am, and to better understand my communication issues with my colleagues. The processes we worked through are allowing me to move forward personally and professionally, adding to my own self worth and allowing me to make a larger contribution to our business.”
Corporate finance manager : large accountancy firm
“Aryanne spent time at the outset to understand from both my colleagues and me what the key areas of focus of the programme should be. She then adapted the scope of the work as we went along as particular themes became more prominent. This meant that we focused our time to give me best overall value. Her experience and insight quickly gained my trust, and this enabled us to address how my wider motivations and specific style impacted on how I deliver at work. Most importantly, after the analysis stage, everything we had spoken about was applied directly to the work environment and, while I would normally shy away from role plays, these were invaluable in helping me understand what practical changes I need to make to improve my performance. I went away with a new found awareness about how I am perceived by others and how I need to adapt myself to different situations and people. Most of all Aryanne’s coaching gave me greater confidence to give my opinion in the right way. The feedback I have received since has been excellent. The way Aryanne works means that the sessions are focused and have real practical applications. She achieves this through the way she plans and listens, through focusing the scope of the programme, and through her genuine insights and her role play methodology.”