"Solutions based coaching is very liberating for the person being coached as well as providing a long-term sustainable approach to difficult situations and problem-solving."

Carol Gibson - Principal & Chief Executive, Waltham Forest College.
Coaching

"The Solutions Focus introduces a concept that is both elegant and powerful in its simplicity. For too long, business has wasted time focusing on the blocks to progress rather than finding the routes to success - the Solutions Focus gives you the opportunity to find the routes to success. Don't be fooled, this process is Simple but it is far from simplistic!"

Chris Howe - Managing Director of Change Group and global change consultant.
Our Approach

"Very useful – particularly given the issues we face today."

Ian Wood - Director, Aon.
Difficult Conversations

"Fantastic experience and powerful approach. This could (and will) make a massive difference to people and organisations."

Trevor Durnford - Consultant, Kaizen.
Solutions for Change Managers

"Janine Waldman is an exceptional coach with an excellent understanding of the challenge of senior leadership roles. She is very skilled at supporting and developing experienced senior staff through her solutions focused approach. I found her style and approach extremely helpful and supportive in achieving both personal and organisational objectives."

Andrew Marston - Human Resources Director, Greater Manchester Police.
Executive & Business Coaching

"Thoroughly enjoyed and been motivated by the two days. As a pragmatist, it’s good to have tools for my tool kit."

Viv Holt – Consultant, Capita Learning and Development.
Starting with Solutions

"The programme can provide anyone in a leadership or coaching role with a highly effective and very practical approach to overcoming difficulties that is inspiring for others and is so easy to use."

Ian Critchley - British Nuclear Fuels.
Solutions Focus Professional Development Programme

"Over the years I've been to countless courses offering new and innovative ways forward. Truthfully this has been the first course to really enthuse me in its entirety. I just know that the SF methods will work for me."

Val White - Whole Systems.
Positively Speaking

"We are at the blunt end of dealing with clients in properties over 200k where there is a slow market at present. Your approach has given the staff a positive way of dealing with 'no activity' properties."

Business owner - Lancaster University LEAD programme participant.
Masterclasses

"I thoroughly recommend this course to all senior managers who are trying to bring out the best in their colleagues, in order to realise the full potential of the organisation that they lead and manage."

Cathy Walsh - Vice Principal, Curriculum and Learner Experience, The College of North East London.
Training your people to be coaches

"I liked the dynamism, and the chance to practice. The presenters were splendidly passionate and knowledgeable."

Colin Coombs - Tate, London.
Team Building - Making It Happen With Your Team

"I enjoyed your conference session so much that I have been singing the praises of Solutions Focused Coaching to both work colleagues and to a trainer who specialises in Positive Thinking for Optimum Performance."

HR Officer, National Lottery Commission.
Masterclasses

"All good coaches focus on potential, affirmation and solutions. This book is a must. It is simple, easy to read and filled with illustrative examples."

Sir John Whitmore.

"I loved your input, style and content."

Principal, Guildford College.
How We Work With You

"Refreshing, enjoyable, productive."

Fraser Croft - Manager, Aon.
Project Management

"A sweet new way to solve problems, clearly articulated and easily practiced."

Paul Scheele - Chief Executive, Learning Strategies Corp.
Positively Speaking

"Just wanted to say thank you again for a fantastic time. It was the best workshop I have been on for a long time both from the point of view of the usefulness of the content but also from the way it was taught. I also really enjoyed the interactions with the rest of the group."

Gavin Meikle - Inter-Activ Coaching.
Positively Speaking

"More than 15 years ago, I picked up a copy of Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher and William Ury and was immediately excited by their ideas and the thought of applying these concepts in the field. I felt the same attraction and enthusiasm while reading The Solutions Focus. The logic and ethics of the approach are refreshing... It makes so much sense to identify and work with what works."

Nancy Caldwell - Consultant, USA.

"It (solutions focus) takes away the bullshit and waffle and cuts to the chase, while still recognising success at the same time. It helps us understand where we are and gives us the opportunity to reflect on our achievements and attainments."

Tim Grier - Managing Director, John Laing Integrated Services.
Strategy Workshops

"The biggest improvement is the change in the behaviour of the management team. The programme gave a clear focus and direction to what people were doing. It was hard work and very rewarding. The results are there, the business has grown and so have the people."

Tim Grier - Managing Director, John Laing Integrated Services.
Raising Performance

"It is easy to understand and can be implemented without changing a great deal else about what we do. Its emphasis on building on what already works well is attractive to staff who may be tired of fad-like initiatives offering little impact."

Michael Coughlin - Chief Executive, Reading Borough Council.
Change Projects

"Solutions orientated thinking and actions are amongst the most powerful tools a modern executive can have. Weaving positive delivery into my business has enabled me to find ways forward with changes that seemed unattainable."

Andrew Fowlie - General Manager, NHS Grampian.
Change Projects