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Testimonials

Words of praise from clients speak volumes as to the efficacy of ASPIRE programs, services, and offerings as well as to the commitment of our clients to making a difference in the world in which we all live.

"I am head of diversity and inclusion at one of the largest international law firms in the world.  Dr Samantha Collins from ASPIRE recently presented to a group of our women partners on the issue of women role models and their importance in the workplace.  The presentation went down extremely well with the audience, who are a highly discerning and highly critical bunch.  Sam has a gift for capturing the essence of a  topic and explaining it in a lively and engaging way, without ever appearing to lecture.  We have already booked her for a further session."
Deborah Dalgleish, Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP

“Absolutely inspiring, fruitful, interactive, exiting, relevant. thank you very much. It shows me how passionate you are about it and how you care about that this programme will be a real success”
Nathaly Wagner Glöggler, HR Learning & Development, KPMG, Switzerland

“Aspire is pulling together pieces of best practice, knowledge and experience and shares with its clients. I really valued the coaching sessions that helped us to use Aspire know-how in our Diversity project in Western Europe”
Stepanka Dolezalova, Regional Head of HR, Linklaters

“The event went extremely well. Carolyn developed a fantastic day and facilitated in an equally fantastic manner! She had a real rapport with the girls and mentors – the girls specifically fed back that they liked the way in which she communicated with them”. 
Kate Morris, Head of Workplace Services, The Co-operative Estates.

"Aspire has helped us develop a programme called Values Based Leadership, the results of which have been simply quite stunning. Over 100 female managers and partners have attended the course in the last 6 months and the feedback has been incredibly positive. Reports of increased self-confidence, clearer vision in terms of building and progressing careers means a greater chance that these people will stay with us. That is very positive for them as individuals as for us as a business. A win:win."
Mark Sherfield, Management Executive Partner, BDO LLP

"I can honestly say that the Living Legacy Program has really changed my life. I not only feel more confident in my own ability and more prepared to take on greater challenges, I also feel I have found something I am "passionate about". I feel there is something that has been lit up inside me - I truly feel different."
Meghan Harbrow, Head of Operations, Kroll

“It [my 1-to-1 Coaching] was tailored, punchy and met my needs and made me set time aside to think. It challenged me and my assumptions and gave me some tools to better manage a number of situations. It will greatly assist me with what I have to achieve this year. Beks is an excellent coach.”
Aisling Burnand MBE, Chief Executive, BioIndustry Association

“The event run by Aspire for our Women’s network went very well. We have had excellent feedback from our delegates and had an excellent turn out to the event. There were a lot of positive comments about Bek's style and people appreciated the session being interactive.” 
Lindsay Firth, Strategy Manager, Purchasing and Supply Chain, Severn Trent Water Ltd

"Lloyds TSB has also seen clear benefits of coaching in return for its support. Increased consciousness of how I make decisions has made me more efficient in how I use my time. Increased self-awareness has enabled me to find roles that make best use of my strengths and capabilities, creating a win-win situation."
Carin Knight, Senior Manager, Lloyds TSB

"My current focus is on better actualising my leadership skills and contributing to an empowering peer group. I’m working with my Aspire coach to explore my key leadership strengths and areas for development. By the end of the year I plan on doing things exceptionally well across the board, in and out of work!"
Yvonne Ike, MD, JP Morgan

“Aspire Coaching has resulted in my career and personal life going from strength to strength. I am both happier and far more effective as a leader.”
Veera Johnson, CEO, ProcServe

“It is not an exaggeration when I say that the last nine months working with a coach have been life enhancing. My coach has taken the lid off the box and given oxygen to someone who suppressed her own needs, lacked confidence, and had an unhealthy and self-destructive relationship with work. Finding a real balance has been tough but worth it in every way. Thank you.”
Colleen Harris, Director of Strategy & Communications, Commission for Racial Equality

"The Heineken of courses . . . (ASPIRE’s programme) reached the parts that other training courses cannot reach. I feel I was able to significantly develop my leadership skills and found the course to be a life changing experience - a unique and very rewarding experience."
Jason Wright, Director, Kroll Risk Management

"Aspire created a truly inspirational development programme for Colliers CRE which, through a series of fun challenges, takes people outside their comfort zone. This has left a lasting legacy for the communities with whom we engage and for our staff. Learnings transferred to the workplace ranged from teamwork and managing change through to leadership."
Paul Vockins, Executive Director, Colliers CRE

"Simply the best programme I have ever been on."
Sylvia Ross, Head of Cultural Development, BDO LLP

"Having worked with Aspire on a number of occasions now I am always impressed by their passion and energy towards helping individuals and organisations make the changes they need to. Whilst Aspire have a strong focus on gender diversity and women leaders they strike a balance which, as a man, has made me feel totally included and equally supported. I have recommended Aspire to many people and will continue to do so."
John Fenech, International Organisational Development Consultant, The Bank of New York Mellon

"Benefits personally – clearer understanding of my own motivations and strengths.  The process made me feel ‘motivated’ professionally and personally.  However, it was equally challenging and this was necessary!  Benefits to the organisation – I have without a doubt grown into the role of a leader via these sessions, and my team are stronger for it."
Rosanna Carroll, Head of Group Machine Managers – South, GalaCoral Group

"Thanks for the day - it was great for me, and left me very thoughtful for days & weeks afterwards. And best of all I got the promotion I aspired to - one of my aspirations was to be able to have the opportunity to lead a larger team - I now have an amazing 10 times more people to lead in my new department. I got everything I wanted – thank you, thank you, thank you!"
Stephanie Durbin-Wood, Head of Programme Delivery, The Co-operative Group

"I think in the 2.5 hours that we had we achieved a lot – I have personally taken away enough to make a significant change to my life."
Mabel Evans, Head of IT Services, Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP

"Everything was perfect yesterday - we couldn’t have imagined it to be better. The Aspire team did a GREAT job. I joined them at the beginning and the room was quiet. By the time they finished the seminar, we couldn’t stop the participants from talking and mingling! Everything went smoothly and we are all very happy with the outcome."
Sahar Al Baharna, Chief Executive, Human Ex

 "I attended a workshop for women’s development and my view of what Aspire did well was, within 7 hours max, to get a dozen women sharing their concerns, making friends, making promises, growing in confidence and all to make it a better world for themselves and (not surprisingly) for others. A great outcome for not a great cost." 
Carol McCletchie OBE, HR Director, Cleveland Fire Brigade                

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