What business leaders say about Bob

“I've probably known Bob for around 20 years. If I were asked to describe what Bob is to me, the best way to put it would be a "critical friend". He has always made me feel genuinely invested in, someone who wants me to succeed and will support me in getting there. Combine that with a depth of business knowledge that's hard to match, and a way of saying what needs to be said with honesty and respect, and you have someone you listen to when they speak. Bob can play many roles, but the most valuable for me is when he listens, clarifies, and then starts with, "Steve, if I were in your shoes…" Because you know what's coming next is pure gold.”

“Bob has been an excellent business coach and mentor to me for over ten years. It is great that Bob never tells me what to do, nor is he the coach who just asks questions. He has the benefit of many decades of experience running large businesses himself, supplemented by his experience guiding a large variety of businesses as a coach. I would describe his style as gentle but persistent — directly questioning whilst sowing seeds for my consideration. As a result he allows me to develop my own ideas, even though when I look back, a lot of my conclusions are also utilising his deep experience of business.”

“Simply put Bob is fantastic. Excellent listener, deeply passionate about helping others succeed in business, a stand out mentor. Bob has a rare skill — being able to help you find your own answers, while offering great ideas along the way. Of all the people I know in business, Bob would be one of the first I'd turn to when in need.”

“Bob has been a great help to me as I navigate starting and growing my own business. He identified key business challenges immediately and within one session had positively re-framed my thinking. Bob is considered and empathetic and provides clear and honest feedback that I have found invaluable.”

“Bob is a really empathetic listener who understands the challenges entrepreneurs have and is able to come up with actionable solutions to challenges fast. A first rate coach, I'd recommend him to anyone trying to grow their business, grow their team or just grow themselves.”

“Determining and then establishing a new business can be a lonely and isolating process. The qualities Bob possesses which enable him to be such a successful coach are: his skill as a communicator and listener; his ability to work effectively with all types of people; his ability to lead, enthuse and influence; his high level of personal energy and commitment; and the natural resilience to cope with the pressures confronting such a complex role. I feel very fortunate to have found him.”

“Bob is smart, generous and kind. His listening skills are top class. His advice is invaluable. Just one suggested tweak to my plans allowed me to generate a number of new contracts and increase my network rapidly.”

“In need of mentoring, I reached out to Bob and in just one session his insightful questions helped me order my thoughts and priorities more clearly which nudged me forward. His wisdom left me with quite a few things to think over and a couple of useful models to help me structure my developing ideas. That's a lot achieved in one video call.”

“I had a brilliant session with Bob. He helped me look at things differently. Talking things through with a highly experienced person like Bob really helped light the path ahead and made me look at some important business decisions in different ways.”

“After I'd given him a 5-minute appraisal of my business he came up with 5 storming ideas to help me take it forward. His calm, understated manner and ability to laser-focus his 40-odd years of business leadership experience is fantastic.”

“Bob is a knowledgeable and experienced business coach and all round good guide. He has provided me with great insights and a fantastic balance of challenge and support. Bob doesn't just sit on the fence. When needed he will give his own perspective — his trademark "if I was in this situation..." is a great help in giving a jumping-off point to help solve problems.”

“Following meeting Bob through the MD2MD network, I reached out to him for advice as I struggled with key leadership decisions. He gave me his time, listened and constructively challenged my thinking, helping me to explore my options and inform my decision making. I can wholeheartedly recommend Bob's ability to coach and mentor business leaders.”

“Bob is an outstanding guy who understands business and people. He takes time to listen, gives insightful advice and is always there at the end of the phone when you need someone to talk through your challenges with. Bob has a sharp commercial mind developed over many years of executive level business responsibilities, but he brings a perspective on every situation that is more than simply raw capitalism.”

“Since joining MD2MD and working with Bob, my admiration for the way in which he coaches continues to grow. His ability to ask probing questions that often produce that "lightbulb moment" of clarity is excellent.”

“Bob takes the time to listen and then encourages you to explore your own ideas before giving very sound advice, based upon his great experience.”

“Bob has at heart the genuine interests of the people he works with. He has the courage of his convictions and will not shy away from challenging me, even when it's something I might not want to hear. Coaching and mentoring come naturally to Bob.”

“When I was recently considering a major change of direction for my business, Bob very generously offered free-of-charge "sounding board" assistance and was even willing to change other arrangements to accommodate my needs at short notice. He clearly enjoys adding value.”

“Bob is so incredibly helpful and generous with his time. I asked Bob for feedback on something, and it was brutal! But it was so helpful. Everything Bob said was right. Thank you Bob for your honesty and your generosity. I appreciate it more than you know.”