Here are some client testimonials (often after just one session) to give you an idea of how exciting it is to work with a coach:

Career success / Promotions:

"I finally got into the fire service after 4 previous attempts over 9 years. Thanks very much, couldn't have done it without your help." - AB, Penicuik

"You can chalk me up as another of your successes. I have been offered and accepted a promoted post. For a change, mentally, I was calm and felt more confident." - Iain McDowall, Edinburgh

"After our session I have now got the job I wanted!!" - DA, Edinburgh

"The session really helped and I have a new post in an area of policy I have been keen to work in since I first started working in the Scottish Executive back in 2003!" - JS, Edinburgh

"I had an interview last week and got the job – thanks for you’re support and advice." - JS, Edinburgh

"I got through the promotion board - can't believe it!" - LM, Edinburgh

“I noticed a big difference in how I talked – I’m positive rather than moaning and I’m being offered jobs!” – HS, Glasgow

“I found coaching to be of real help and managed to achieve my promotion almost immediately afterwards, which I have been really enjoying. I have also progressed things a lot in my personal life” – DA, Edinburgh

Talks:

"We had 112 people there and the session was an outstanding success. Mental skills are very important in a golfer's development and Ed's message was easy to listen to" - Paul Gibson, Boys & Coaching Convenor, Lothians Golf Association

"What you told me was so interesting and I enjoyed listening to you. I tried it on the course and it works too! Thank you so much." - PF, 3 handicapper

"We all really appreciated your help. We all got something good out of your workshop." - University Golf Squad

“The team all said it was the best talk they had all year” – AF, Team Coach

"Thank you for your talk which went down well with our members." Rotary Club Edinburgh

Social confidence:

"The session had a more profound effect on me than I was anticipating. It has given me focus and allowed me to move forward with much less of a ‘foot in the past." - NS, Glasgow

"The session we had was probably one of the best things to happen to me!" - DM, Glasgow

"I feel loads happier, being productive and dont seem to worry. I've lost 2.5 stone too!" - JB, Ayrshire

"I would definitely recommend your session to anyone, another friend also had a session and she said it was great too" - R Henderson, Edinburgh

"Thanks for your help during our time together - I believe it has proved it's worth already. Today I chatted a bit longer than my usual limit where I would begin to feel nervous, even when the people didn't really get what I said initially and their faces looked at me blankly for a second, I didn't get phased. Then they did get the meaning of what I said and laughed (which was the appropriate response and the one I expected.)" - MJ, Edinburgh

“I’ve lost weight (my clothes are baggy!), I’m getting compliments and can walk with my head held high" – SJ, Lawyer, Edinburgh

"It's all positive and significantly different! New job, new image - new me!" – GH, Glasgow

Fear / Anxiety:

“We spoke about my fear of heights. I'm attaching a photo of the top of a Munro that I got to at the weekend - I must say that scrambling to the top of an exposed ridge was exciting!" - GM, Police

“I was so nervous about presentations and flying that I suffered panic attacks. So imagine how I felt about having to fly down south to give a presentation! After one session my fear dropped from a 9/10 to a 0/10 and I was calm before and during his flight. Once I arrived I felt very calm about my presentation too - despite a bigger audience than expected - and it went really well. This coaching thing really works!" - CG, Marketing Manager

Taking action / moving on:

"I found the session valuable and refreshing. It confirmed some aspects of myself I had awareness of and revealed a lot of less familiar territory for me." - JS, Fast Track

"I really enjoyed our session. I had a knowing that things were going to be exposed after hiding behind them for such a long time and I felt really calm afterwards." PM, Edinburgh

Stress:

“Yesterday’s session was really helpful. I’ve already practiced my breathing exercises on the train to work and already feel in quite a positive and upbeat mood – and definitely more in control of my feelings.” – JQ, Falkirk

"I really enjoyed yesterday’s session and felt really calm and relaxed. It’s great to be able to recall that feeling of inner calm whenever the going gets tough." – AS, Lothian

"Wow - I'm just realising how much of an effect it could have. That was really good. It makes a lot of sense." – CB, Edinburgh

"That is really, really powerful, I didn't realise I felt tense before, but now I feel so calm" - JH, Glasgow

“I generally feel a lot more centred and confident in my professional and personal life.” – CH, Edinburgh

Being more positive:

"I was able to think more positively as soon as I woke up this morning!" – BA, Fife

"My session has had a really positive effect on me and I am actually looking forward to my 1-2-1 with HR this afternoon! I’ve spent the morning so far recommending you to colleagues" - FB, Manager

"Thanks so much Ed. I still cannot believe that I have no feelings about that incident now (and the others) - weird! (but cool). Thanks for all this advice - it is really helping so much." - KA, Glasgow

Presentations / meetings:

“I used some of the techniques at the events I was undertaking last week and they certainly helped a lot. I was a lot calmer…everything went really well and I also received good feedback from both events. Thanks again for your help and support.” – KW, Edinburgh

“I’m pleased to say that I have found the first two sessions really useful and I’m using some of the tools and exercises which we discussed. I recently managed to deliver a speech to over 100 people and I’ve spoken in front of colleagues recently.” – AT, Edinburgh

“My coaching session really made a difference to me. I had been worried about not having enough confidence and speaking up at meetings etc. After my session I found the confidence to step into a meeting with a bunch of strangers and speak to them. I managed to keep my breathing controlled and felt like I had won the pools when I stepped out of the meeting.” – CM, Glasgow

““I owe Ed a lot. He helped me overcome my fear of public speaking. We met at a networking event, he gave me some advice, and I ended up speaking at the next event in front of 100 young entrepreneurs. Thanks Ed! I definitely recommend his services and will use him again.” - Ryan Falconer, Media Roots

 

Golf results:

"I'm really happy with my mental game. It was my best win, because people were coming at me and I had to shoot those scores to win. You've helped me a lot." - Kylie Walker after shooting 2 rounds of 5-under-par to win the St Rule Trophy at the Old Course in St Andrews.

“I won my Club championship and under 15 trophy” – FT, Lothian

“Ed was great. He has really helped me to focus and it has taken my game to a new level. I feel much more in control. I now have a far better understanding of the psychology of golf and it has helped my game loads” - Laura Murray, SLGA

“I got a great half last night, I wasn’t distracted this time. Thanks for the work!” – LM, Edinburgh

“I equalled my best round ever twice (71)” – SB, 6 handicapper, Ayrshire

“In just 3 weeks I shot my best round ever – a 67!” – RS, 3 handicapper

"I'm really enjoying working with you" – BS, Edinburgh

“People have noticed that I’m different - in a good way! when I play” – GW, Ayrshire

“I knew that I was going to win my match.” (and he did!) – TW, Glasgow

"You know the hole I mentioned that I'd had problems playing? Well I played it well because of what you told me." - LM, 6 handicapper

"I played very well after our session and got my handicap cut. Then I qualified second for the club championship!!" - Hannah Scott, SLGA squad member

"The session is helping me shoot lower scores, cutting my handicap from 11 to 8 over the last few medals." - LB, 3 weeks after his first session

"Your session on anger has been tremendously helpful - it has been the only thing that has actually worked for me to eliminate anger." - PB, USA

"I'm benefitting very much from working with you" - NH, East Lothian

"After our session it was overall the best round I've ever played - really chuffed" - FO, Edinburgh

"Meeting Ed helped my game so much, I was able to look at the game from a different angle and enjoy it even more." - Liam McLaughlin, UHI Squad