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London, United Kingdom
My profession: Advertising, Mktg., & Communications
Current/Upcoming Shows: Training in Persuasive Leadership:
“The Persuasive Leadership programme gives you the tools to deal with daily issues (work and private). You gain better knowledge of yourself and how to use your inner feelings, realise that we all have unused potential and become better equipped to deal with people.”
Frederic Serol, Operations Manager, Marc Ltd
“I learnt many new skills on Persuasive Leadership: the opportunities to practise things – though uncomfortable at times - was very good.”
Sarah Mant, Business Improvements Manager, Thales
“The Persuasive Leadership programme was very good… to the extent that on the final day – when I was very concerned about restaurant cover – I did everything I could to ensure I attended. This is the first course I have done that has held my attention throughout.”
Belinda Jarman, Restaurant Manager, Prism Harvey Nicholas
“Personally, I gained the ability to take a step back and see the bigger picture from attending the Persuasive Leadership programme. I was very glad to be part of the programme… even when it should have been my day off!”
Aleksandra Drakulic, Recruitment Manager, Levant
“The programme gave me the opportunity to understand my ability and also the things that impact on what I do, and look at areas of improvement I had not focussed on. I thank Adie for the opportunity and Raviolo for being good hosts.”
John Pettley, Regional General Manager, MacLellan International
“The Persuasive Leadership programme was very useful for gaining an understanding of different styles of people, how to deal, guide and coach them… and myself. And Adie is an excellent trainer!”
Allison Moseley, Deputy General Manager, DeVere Venues
"I have to say I was impressed with the Persuasive Leadership programme: highly informative. Forced me to think more about how I could benefit by applying things differently."
Andy Cadogan, Business Development Manager, Focus Consultancy
About my work: I work with individuals and organisations, so that they can develop symbiotic relationships, explore possibilities and opportunities, develop a group identity and achieve outstanding results by providing: training, executive coaching and strategic consultancy across the corporate, non-profit and public sectors.
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I chose this occupation because: I love it.
The best lesson I ever learned was: Just start. Perfectionism is just a specialised form of procrastination.
Why you'd want to hire me: "Adie is so intoxicatingly powerful. Answers seem to come easily, things happen for [him] with little effort."
Deborah Peters, Legislative Chair, California Association of Mortgage Brokers
"Adie sees the whole situation. He understands the wheels of the organisation, 'If you do this here, it will affect that there, and that...' He does this in a way that helps you see and understand it. When he smiles, you feel you could trust him with your life. People go away feeling they've met a special man. He has that 'Je ne c'est que' that gets the best out of people."
Gabrielle Gaché, Managing Director, Power of Words, Hampshire
"I love [Adie’s] BS detector. He gives that certain look that brings you right back to reality. Cool!"
David Hagen, Strategy Consultant, United Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
"As soon as you meet Adie you become aware of his genuine interest in you. He has a fabulous skill of asking just the right question or challenging your behaviour a way that his few words inspire many in your own mind. In some ways, he is a modern day Confucius, saying a few words of wisdom leaving you to realise your own destiny without him judging or imposing his opinion. He is always a pleasure to be around and his calm nature can often give way to an infectious humour."
Michael Christon, MD, Enhance Business Coaching, Edinburgh
"Adie demonstrates a key value in that he is able not only to listen but also to hear, which is a rarity. Most coaches who have had the misfortune to sit and listen to the BW view of the world apply the signs of a sage and then default to manual, which is why they came in the first place, immediately alienating my good self."
Barnaby Wynter, Managing Director, comms unit, London
"Adie thrived as deputy chief executive of a national charity. His dedication, clarity, amiability and professionalism led to his success. As a coach and consultant, his incisive insight is so impressive. Though this is what you might choose to hire one for, in many cases they fall short of the mark. Adie is bang on target.” Thomas Lawson, Deputy Chief Executive, Prisoners Abroad, London
"During the time I was coached by Adie, I got to know him pretty well. The coaching was considerate, considerately pushy (where required), irritatingly insightful, and focussed. If I went off track he gently pulled me back and reminded me what I needed or had promised to do."
Mark Woods, MD, Statius Management Services Ltd, Kent
"His unique blend of quiet reflection, commercialism, diversity of experience and a pragmatic approach to business and relationship building makes him a valuable asset to consult in any business environment."
Lisa Rowles, Business Development Manager, TMI, London
"He gets results. I have seen him remove deep rooted fears in a matter of minutes and completely open up the potential of people’s lives. Yet he is humble with his successes and continues to learn and develop."
Michelle Loughney, Director, Fetch Ltd, London
"You have made a splendid contribution to our work. You have managed to achieve much for this charity and the Trustees wish to thank you – as do the young people whose lives you have improved."
Councillor Mrs Anne Mallinson OBE, Dep. Chair, Divert Trust, London
"Adie inspired me! His coaching can only be described and changing my life in terms of both my professional and social life. He pushed me out of my comfort (“victim”) zone to help me realise my potential. In the months Adie and I worked together, I was promoted and achieved profit margins 40% higher than they were before. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Adie. If you are willing to leave your “comfort” zone – no matter what your role – you MUST work with Adie!"
Jamie Brook, Senior Industrial Recruitment Consultant, The Works UK Ltd., Leeds
"Adie works alongside me as a coach on the Life Talent Programme, he is focused, reliable and sound combining a solid technical background in personal development with deep care for his coachees and bright flashes of insight and humour."
Julian Russell, MD, PPD Consulting Ltd, Creator, Life Talent
"Adie has the effortless ability to exude soft and gentle peace. He draws people to him. How does he do seemingly so little and yet create so much?"
Amanda Hughes, Management Development Director, Gala Group, London
"While I was coached by Adie, I took voluntary redundancy after almost 15 years with the company. However I am pleased to say that Adie’s support, vision and imagination were equally valuable in helping me find a new job. Good ideas and techniques can be used in any field. I would have no hesitation in recommending Adie."Tony Telford, (Former) Field Sales Manager, Sharp Electronics
"Adie is an exceptionally honest, direct person and a clear communicator. He is persistent and will continue to offer support and follow up recommendations when he may meet resistance or reluctance from the other person. He has sincerity and integrity and inner reserves of strength and vitality and I have no hesitation in recommending him."
Jane Scott, Knowledge Director/Acting Head, London Sustainability Exchange
"Adie gives that certain quality of attention that changes people. His easygoing personality hides a fine eye for the part of the problem that needs tapping to change the whole system. His humanity, enormous talent for getting on with people and wicked sense of humour – always aiming at the heart of the matter – means can lead you to look at an issue, gently challenge your perspective – he never lets you get away with “stuff” that’s getting in your way – and get to the ‘ahha!’ without apparently doing much at all."
Andrew Lightheart, Director, Afrael, Dorset
"Since working with Adie, I have been promoted within a specialist sector within my company (360million turnover 03-04) where I will be looking after specialist accounts (key accounts with turnover from 100k to 1 million a year). I believe the experience and the guidance I have had with Adie not only helped me to this position, but will give me a lot of confidence in managing this account base in the future. Last, but by no means least, Adie taught me that “selling should be FUN". I’d recommend Adie to anyone. Thanks a million."
Paul Zaveckas, THE, Visual Key Account Manager - Midlands / North
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