My Testimonials If you too are looking for help to find the right career, want to boost your confidence and self-esteem, need to cope with stress, find motivation, resolve relationship problems or just find out more about life coaching just call me on 07905 202105 or email me at exploratory_meeting@ralphwilliamslifecoaching.com .
Just a few of the testimonials I've received over the years:
"I will never go back to taking drugs" I managed a night out on Saturday where the 7 people around me were taking drugs and left them at 12 and went home to bed totally drug free. I have realised that since the life coaching I will never go back to taking drugs socially ever again. By Katie - Hemel Hempstead "It has been a transformative experience" I
had the privilege of working with Ralph Williams as my business coach, and it
has been a transformative experience that I highly recommend to anyone looking
to enhance their managerial skills. Ralph's
approach to coaching is profoundly insightful, focusing not just on theoretical
knowledge but on practical application that brings about real change.
From the outset, Ralph took the time to understand me as an
individual - my team, my leadership style, and how I communicate. He has a unique ability to identify both
strengths and weaknesses, helping me to leverage my competencies effectively
while providing constructive pathways for improvement. Our sessions were thoughtfully structured,
offering manageable insights and strategies that I could immediately apply. This approach ensured that I was never
overwhelmed, facilitating steady progress and tangible improvements in my
management practices.
What sets Ralph apart is his genuine commitment to his clients'
growth. Each session with him was a step
forward in understanding my team better, enhancing my communication skills, and
refining my leadership approach. The
changes I've implemented have not only improved my effectiveness as a manager
but have also positively impacted my team's dynamics and productivity.
I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to work with Ralph. His guidance has been invaluable in my journey
as a manager, providing me with the tools and confidence to lead with greater
empathy, clarity, and effectiveness. For
anyone looking to elevate their leadership skills and foster a more cohesive,
motivated team, Ralph Williams is the coach you need by your side.
By Gary - St Albans “I’ve just been offered the job” Hi Ralph. Good
news, I had 3 interviews and 1 chat with the company this week and have just
been offered the job. Thanks for your
help, which was invaluable!
By Gareth – Wheathampstead "Working mostly remotely had left me feeling isolated" After
experiencing a dip in motivation and feeling somewhat outpaced by younger
colleagues at work (I am 55 and work in the tech sector), I turned to Ralph for
guidance. Working mostly remotely had
left me feeling isolated, and my focus at work waned. However, just a few months into our sessions,
the transformation was evident. Ralph
not only reignited my confidence but also sharpened my ability to discern my
work and life priorities. My
productivity levels soared, anxiety reduced, and he consistently provided
invaluable insights as a critical sounding-board on various work-related
matters.
By Gareth - Wheathampstead "My confidence and motivation are soaring" Hi Ralph, I wanted to let you know that 6 months after my last coaching session with you I've really improved my standing at work, and it's very much down to the lessons and techniques that I learned in our sessions.
I've just had my annual appraisal and it couldn't have gone better. Using the VAK learnings and thinking about how and when I communicate with my boss she is now completely on side. She told me that my performance has been outstanding. And the General Manager of Europe (my boss' boss) declared publicly at the end-of-year company update that I'd excelled at achieving phenomenal growth with the key account business I am now handling. I grew the top line by +42% Year on Year, whereas the company's growth was +5%. I was then in Hong Kong in January having dinner with my European sales colleagues and sat next to the Global VP of Sales who told my European counterparts to make sure they spent time with me to tap into my knowledge and techniques while we were together to learn how they can drive business with my key account in their own markets. My key account client is now the third biggest customer for our company.
Word has got around the industry that I've been making great strides and I've been approached by 5 competitors since the beginning of the year to enquire if I'd jump ship to manage their business with my client. Almost on a daily basis my boss' boss and the Sales Directors in other EU locales request my counsel on business decisions and strategy involving my client.
Needless to say my confidence and motivation are soaring. I've been drawing more on my strengths that we identified, particularly the Relator aspect (I have developed great relationships with colleagues and customers) and Problem Solving aspect. I've also developed in the areas where I am not naturally strong, such as public speaking, since I went on an advanced presentation skill course.
I am happy to say that I'm still sticking to my healthy habits of getting good sleep, exercise most days and eating well. My aim last year was to strengthen my value and credibility in my team and I'm very pleased with what I've achieved in terms of growing my skill set, my confidence, my knowledge, and my productivity.
Thanks again for all the support on my journey to becoming a stronger Sales Manager.
By Claire - Rickmansworth "Ralph really cares and wants to truly do the best for his clients. I would highly recommend." Having felt somewhat lost, stuck and demotivated
Ralph has helped me to take a step forward in achieving my career goals and
objectives for both the short and longer term. I have learnt to think and act
more positively about certain situations which in turn has boosted my
self-esteem. Having completed the Clifton strengths questionnaire, this has
enabled me to really understand what makes me tick both professionally and
socially.
Ralph has a wide range of resources, exercises
and techniques to hand, which aid as a great guide to achieving objectives set. I am looking forward to putting these techniques into practice very soon! I
found Ralph to be organised, very detailed in his approach, hardworking but
fun! Ralph really cares and wants to truly do the best for his clients. I would
highly recommend.
By Lauren - Hemel Hempstead "I highly recommend Ralph as a coach" Ralph is an expert coach who helped me a lot and guided me to change my way of
thinking from negative into positive and taught
me how to overcome life’s challenges and fears, how to face daily
challenges and see them as lessons to learn, how to keep calm and be confident
and set my goals. He's very supportive at anytime.
I highly recommend Ralph as a coach. Thanks Ralph for
your help, support and patience.
By Mohamed - Watford "He is a skilled and experienced practitioner" I engaged with Ralph for 6 x life coaching
sessions following what felt like an unrelentingly stressful period in my life.
Having never undertaken this type of coaching before I held no expectations for
how this might impact me or what to expect. It was only towards the latter
stages of these sessions that I realised that things had started to change,
gaining a clearer perspective on my life and my authentic self. What Ralph
does, and very subtly, is guide you to an answer that can only come from you
and be found through deep reflection on your life. He is a skilled and
experienced practitioner that, in his own understated way, has helped me find
balance, compassion and calmness in my life ... and for that I am very
grateful.
By Ian - St Albans "I'm now in a far more positive place than I was" Hi Ralph. Your
coaching has been even more effective than I had hoped. I'm now in a far more
positive place than I was before we first met, and am looking forward to the
future for the first time in a long while. Thank you!
By Steve - Kings Langley "I now feel that I have the confidence within me to deal with anything" Hi
Ralph. I really enjoyed our meeting
together and found it extremely beneficial to me. It is so great to be able to open up and really
say what is on my mind. I really felt
that you completely understood my situation.
I also felt
that I was able to express everything in a clear concise way and I now feel
that I have the confidence within me to deal with anything. I know I will have to be aware of how I
express myself in different situations, but I know it is within me.
Thank you for
sending over the attachments for me to work on too.
By Ann - Hemel Hempstead "He subtly and simply unlocks what is already inside of you but needs to flourish" I've
been seeing Ralph for a few months now after encountering issues with anxiety,
stress and a lack of confidence. I can wholeheartedly say that he has helped me
relax and take a more positive view on the world and myself. I am far more self
aware and calm now and my work and home life are better for it. He is a
genuinely top guy and his techniques help you bring out the best in yourself
without preaching to you or pushing you in any particular way or direction.
He
subtly and simply unlocks what is already inside of you but needs to flourish.
I would highly recommend his services if you are looking for some direction or
clarity in where you are going in life and to get a stronger handle on those
issues or worries that are holding you back
By Joe - Watford "I feel stronger and more confident" Over
the past few weeks I have been putting into practice some of the ideas you gave
me. After the sessions we had I feel more positive about myself and am not
beating myself up about the things I cannot change. I am moving forward each
day with a little more love for myself.
I
feel stronger and more confident.
Thank
you.
By Linda - Watford "Ralph has been the catalyst" Ralph has been the catalyst in
getting me from a fairly gloomy place in both my career and my self-esteem to a
position where I am turning away work and feeling as confident as I have felt
since being a kid. If you want to get yourself back on track or talk
through a new challenge in life, I couldn't recommend Ralph enough.
By Dan - St Albans "I wasn't sure of what direction to go in as far as a career choice" When I first
looked for Ralph's help I was at a crossroads in my life. I wasn't sure of what direction to go in as
far as a career choice. Speaking to
Ralph helped guide me to a place where I feel comfortable and confident in the path
I'm planning in life. Ralph is
exceptionally easy to chat to and helps explore ideas whilst remaining neutral,
he also has a huge range of resources which are an interesting read. I would highly recommend Ralph's services to
anyone in a position similar to me.
By Tom - Croxley Green "It was a great investment in myself" My six sessions with Ralph gave me the space and
opportunity to explore 'what I value' and 'what I ultimately want'. The tools
Ralph deployed to provoke clarity regarding these inner-most thoughts were
extremely beneficial and gave me something I can 'take away' and use, as a
practical reference point, moving forward in my life. Ralph asked purposeful
questions and, where appropriate, offered sound advice - particularly in
regards to career development - building off his successful years in industry.
I'm pleased I went ahead and booked my course with Ralph following my free
exploratory session; it was a great investment in myself and I'm grateful for
his input and guidance.
By Rob - Hemel Hempstead "I found Ralph to be a very helpful and effective coach" I found Ralph to be a very helpful and effective
coach, helping me to think and talk through my ideas and thoughts with no
judgement. He was able to gently support
me to make important decisions and guide me towards positive ways of acting on
these decisions. I found the sessions to
be affirming, a bit challenging and enjoyable and certainly helped me come
through a period of difficult decision making.
By Elizabeth - St Albans "I feel so much more determined" For anyone who needs clarity in what they
want from life, after only 4 sessions I feel so much more determined in what I
want to achieve for a career and a social life.
By Danny - Tring "That was an especially good and productive session" That was an especially good and productive
session which will take me on my way to achieving happiness with my partner.
I'll re-write a new list of affirmations and send you those for review at our
next session.
By Tima - London "Many thanks for the excellent Gallup Clifton StrengthsFinder coaching session" Many thanks for the excellent Gallup
Clifton StrengthsFinder coaching session. Once again you have exceeded
my expectations in facilitating growth!
By Steve - Boxmoor "I can't express the gratitude I feel for your help developing me as an individual" I can't express the gratitude I feel
for your help developing me as an individual. The progress I have made
in my time with you, even as early
as our first session, is remarkable and I can't express the gratitude I
feel
for your help developing me as an individual and,
in turn, as a member of my own life.
I do hope to remain in contact with you and wish all the
best for you and your family. The help
you have given me and the changes you have encouraged in me will remain with me, and will not be
forgotten.
Many thanks for everything.
By Ben - Watford "Ralph coached me to find the answers within myself" Asking for help can be difficult especially as a
grown adult but talking to Ralph was a great help. Choosing your Life Coach is
difficult, of course you don't need a mental health practitioner, there is
nothing wrong, but you know you need that bit of advice! I saw Ralph Williams's
details on the internet and felt that he was worth a telephone call. We spoke
for about 30mins and he came across as a quiet but confident person who said he
could help me and invited me to his home for a further chat, free of charge.
We met
the following week and Ralph came across as a true gentleman and also a gentle
man! I was impressed with his confidence and compassion and his empathy with
the issues I wanted to talk about.
We agreed
a contract of dates and costs but more important we made a contract about what
each of us would do to help me. This helped me understand what Life Coaching is
and not to be afraid of it, to understand that it was coaching much like sports
coaching. Ralph would guide me and I had to take his advice. He did not solve
any problems for me, he coached me to find the answers within myself. I applied
the answers and I think I am much more successful both personally and
professionally than before, and I have a clear idea how I will manage my
future.
I found
the meetings with Ralph an opportunity to talk about a range of personal
feelings mixed with work and relationship issues, things I did not want to
discuss with my wife. Ralph helped me to clarify my feelings and values so I
understood why I felt as I did, and he set me homework to do - some of it with
my wife as she is a major part of my life. Ralph and I reflected and discussed
these, helping me to see the wood for the trees and see how to solve the problems
for myself!
I would always recommend Ralph Williams as coach, confidant and good
professional friend. I looked forward to our meetings and feel a much more
focused and confident person because of his influences on me.
Thank you
Ralph .
By Alan - Bushey "Those sessions have been an amazing building block" I have been building on the work we did
together and those sessions have been an amazing building block. They gave me
enough to raise my game sufficiently and it's fair to say thanks to you
I've turned things around.
You
never know what's around the next corner but now I look forward with
enthusiasm! I have been awarded 110% plus bonus for the second half of the year and I have been nominated for a couple of recognition awards!
Would
you let me take you to lunch one day next month? Call it a thank you
and a catch up to agree a strategy for next year. Hopefully by then I
will have even more exciting news to share !
By John - Hemel Hempstead "Since I started having coaching with Ralph my business and personal life have had a rocket boost" Having coaching with Ralph was the best thing I ever
decided to do. He enabled me to be clear about my values, who I was and
what I wanted. I knew I wanted to succeed but I was not sure how or even
where to start. Ralph worked with me to help me realise my core values
and motivation and with some positive goal setting it became obvious to
me what actions to take.
Since I started
having coaching with Ralph my business and personal life have had a
rocket boost; it feels like I have discovered some real, untapped power
inside of me that was bursting to be expressed. Having coaching helps
you to realise the potential that lies dormant within all of us, so if
you can conquer the initial fear of trying something new (which I
believe is really the fear of what you can really be) you can fulfil
your true desires.
The
level of achievement that I have reached as a result of Ralph's
coaching has been more than I have achieved in the last 10 years all
together! Life coaching really does work; I would happily recommend
Ralph to anyone.
Thank you Ralph - I look forward to our next session.
By Philip - Leighton Buzzard "I feel much more confident starting and maintaining conversations" I am writing to thank you for your advice and coaching
you recently gave me. Through discussion you have helped me to realise
my strengths and weakness. My recent spell of jury service has allowed
me to develop my social skills further with other people even to the
extent that I was selected to be a jury foreman on one occasion.
I
now feel much more confident starting and maintaining conversations. I
also have a much clearer ambition for the short, medium and long term.
Although
the trip to Brazil has not progressed, I have plans to visit New York
City in May 2014 which I will finalise by Christmas. I am also in
training for some long distance cycle rides next spring/summer.
I
feel more relaxed in my working environment, I am very conscious to
plan events efficiently but not get too upset when things don't always
go to plan.
I will recommend others to your style of life coaching as I have found it very beneficial.
By Mike - Eastcote "I was aware of a lack of direction in my life" I decided to partake in a course of life
coaching because I was aware of a lack of general direction somehow in
my life. I wasn't entirely sure what to expect, perhaps envisaging
something roughly akin to a type of therapy, with perhaps some kind of
prescription at the end of each session - like a list of things to do
that will sort things out, as advised by the coach - perhaps in the way a
sports coach decides on tactics, and directs the players.
The
actual experience was very different, and much more introspective. I
soon realised that the life coach's job was not to direct me, or to tell
me what to do, but to help me work those things out for myself. As my
life coach, Ralph helped me see what things are actually important to me
in a way that I hadn't realised before. It was only then that I could
begin to identify really what I felt I needed to address in my life.
It
has surprised me how much has come out of me; Ralph has been there to
help me discover and achieve, but rather than 'telling me what to do', I
have told myself what to do, with his encouragement and support.
By Ben - Bristol "I can achieve anything I set my mind to" I decided
I would like to give life coaching a try as I wanted to learn to love myself as
much as my family do. For a number of years, I feel I've been holding myself
back and not enjoying life to the full, despite the obvious security of having
a successful family life and career. My sessions with Ralph have helped me to
see that I have been putting a lot of commitment and effort into putting myself
down and developing a negative self image, when all I needed to do was expend
the same amount of energy into feeling positive about myself.
The
strategies that have helped me on my way to achieving my goal have been
positive affirmations, modelling, goal setting and anchoring. The modelling
technique came very easily to me. I now think about the type of person I would
like to be in different situations and then pretend I am that person. In some
situations this still feels like an act, but I've had 20 odd years being a
person I don't want to be so this will take time and I am confident that I will
get there. Setting personal goals for myself was something I'd never considered
even though I accept their value in my job. Once I started I began to recognise
that setting goals and rewarding myself for reaching them was a vital part of
boosting my feeling of self-worth. Anchoring too has been very effective for
me. I can squeeze my index finger and thumb together anytime, anywhere, and
find myself engulfed with powerful thoughts of a time when I felt really great
about myself.
After
just 6 sessions, I feel like I'm well on the way to achieving my target of
loving myself as much as my family do. A colleague at work remarked this week
that I was looking and acting like "my old self" and seemed much
happier. I think this is a testament to the work Ralph has done with me which
has taught me that I can achieve anything I set my mind to. Thank you, Ralph
By Wendy - High Wycombe "The help he gave me was enormous" I t is with great pleasure I write this testimonial to Ralph, as I consider the coaching he gave me first class.
The
enthusiasm, combined with the calm and knowledge Ralph has, enables him
to guide you through the goals you first wanted but also helps you
generate new goals. His methods of getting you to question the goal;
Why, How, When and Why Not; are very effective at getting you to think
through your expectancy.
When
facing difficulties on any point Ralph would have a solution that would
help change the approach and get you started. On a personal note I
would recommend Ralph Williams Life Coach to anyone. The help he gave to
me on the course was enormous, from the mundane goals I started with to
future goals and beyond.
By Stephen - Watford "All this has had very positive results" When I signed up for life coaching I
was hoping to improve my self confidence, to become an equal at work,
learn to approach confrontation in a more positive way and more. Being
an analytical person who questions most things, I was a little sceptical
at first but Ralph talked me through the process and made me aware of
the benefit to me if I were committed and leading the process myself
with him on hand to guide me.
We
tackled my lack of self-confidence first with Ralph prompting me to
examine when and why I felt the way I did, whether objectively my
concerns were justified etc. Ralph also helped me realise that many of
my issues were interrelated and offered strategies to help me retain
control of a situation and my confidence both in my personal and work
life, regardless of those around me. During our discussions Ralph
challenged my perceptions, helping me to view the situation and my
reactions differently.
All this has had very positive results and by
exploring my circumstances together I have been able to formulate a plan
of action. When I look back at the period over which Ralph and I have
been working together, I notice a marked change in my behaviour,
reactions etc.
By Lauren - London
