Executive and Director Coach
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I have worked with David as a coach and he has provided invaluable support and guidance. I had 2 main and connected priorities - firstly, to build my own and my team's profile with the global organisation in which my practice has limited direct links to the rest of the business.
My second goal was to achieve promotion to partner. Following clear objective setting and information gathering sessions, David and I began a dialogue and met every couple of months to discuss tactical challenges and the longer-term goals. David's familiarity with the professional services environment was very helpful in understanding the context. His relaxed style combined with insightful questioning made each session a positive experience and he encouraged a reflective approach to lead me to find my own solutions which was empowering and productive. He was extremely helpful in preparing my partnership pitch and documentation and gave relevant and impactful feedback.
I was successful in achieving Partnership and David's contribution certainly smoothed that path. I would happily endorse working with David as a coach and continue to find his input valuable
Kate Cramer, Partner Aon
Working with David for several years I really valued his contribution. In an era where remuneration issues have become difficult his guidance to Human Resource Directors, Remuneration Committee Chairs and the wider Board has been vital and sure footed
Gareth Davis, Chairman of Ferguson (formerly Wolseley) plc and DS Smith plc
I worked with David over many years as he was a key adviser to the Severn Trent remuneration Committee. David was always very well informed on remuneration trends but he was also able to understand the business strategy and culture. David also had an uncanny knack of understanding the emotional and political impact of remuneration decisions. David always demonstrated the highest levels of integrity and commitment and was a pleasure to work with
Evelyn Dickey, former Human Resources Director at Severn Trent plc and Non Executive Director and Remuneration Committee Chair at the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
I’ve had David alongside me in a number of difficult situations involving complex remuneration judgements, and I’ve always been mightily glad of his presence. He’s clever, shrewd, knowledgable and makes his points empathetically but with authority. He’s a class act
Sir Gerry Grimstone, Chairman of several major plcs and public bodies
When I was Chairman of the Morrisons plc Remuneration Committee I found David’s support and advice invaluable. It was my first Remuneration Committee chairmanship and the business faced some complex issues. David brought a lot of remuneration experience and provided thoughtful questions and advice. He was always calm and helpful even in the most difficult situations. David’s Remco experience and his coaching/mentoring skills will be extremely valuable to those starting out as Remco Chairs especially with the increasing demands placed upon them.
Susan Murray, Non-Executive Director and Remuneration Committee Chair at Grafton plc, Hays plc and 2 Sisters Food Group
I had the pleasure of being coached by David for 6 months during a period of change within my organisation. His style combines kindness and empathy with a directness which aids in getting to the heart of issues. His support enabled me to navigate this period of change, sorting my various thoughts and feelings into actions which needed to be taken, versus things I should just stop worrying about. I would highly recommend David as a coach
Melanie Robinson, Director of Operations, Future First
David’s huge experience of advising Remuneration Committees will help both new Chairs and their company supports. There are few situations that David hasn’t seen, possessing both technical expertise but more importantly interpreting the human dimension and perspective to what can be potentially difficult discussions. Interpersonal dynamics are especially important for an effective Remuneration committee