Having coached over 100 companies, which covers in excess of 200 managers and leaders/business owners – here are a few comments I have received:
“A real asset to any fast growing business!”
"We have been working with Rachel for several months and really starting to see all the benefits! We all loved how she 'gets' the company and our vision. She has worked across a variety of areas in our business, working with staff with varying skill levels and roles but using her training tools and focused 1-2-1s the progress has been great. A real asset to any fast growing business!"
Michael Gietzen
CEO | Forbes featured entrepreneur | International Speaker | Industry Spokesperson | Awards Judge | Sunday Times Fast Track 100 ranked | Queen’s Award Winner | Telegraph LDC Most Ambitious Leaders | C&IT A-Lister
“Rachel Stone ‘Spend Time With Me’ is awesome”
I love books on leadership and Rachel Stone 'Spend Time With Me' is awesome. Beginning with a captivating journey through the 70s, 80s and 90s that made Rachel the resilient and brilliant person she is, who would have thought a book could start and end with a 'caravan', and include cottage cheese, David Beckham and Vietnam along the way! A fabulous Tour de Force of leadership and coaching techniques, exercises and models - definitely one for keeping by the desk. Thank you Rachel, for being inspiring
Richard J Garland MBA FRICS
Construction consultant, sustainability, civic and B-Corp leader. Chartered surveyor, Chair of Eastbourne Town Board, Chair RICS London Region
“I was lucky enough to get a sneak preview…”
I was lucky enough to get a sneak preview of Rachel's Transformational Leadership Course, Operational to Inspirational. As someone who often works with senior leaders and has had my own stint as a company director, I can see just how valuable this Course will be to anyone who's found themselves in a managerial or executive position without a good grounding in the dark art of 'getting the best out of your people'. You'll find Rachel warm, experienced and enthusiastic for her subject, and she'll guide you through many valuable principles that will help make life in leadership so much easier.
You can learn more here... https://rachelstonecoaching.com/spend-time-with-me/
You can learn more here... https://rachelstonecoaching.com/spend-time-with-me/
“She genuinely wants the best for your business”
I have been fortunate enough to know and spend time with Rachel over many years. Having attended her Leadership conference , a Business Development Course and I have now completed her latest online course "From Operational to Inspirational - The Transformational Leadership Online Course" That accompanies her soon to be launched book . " Spend Time With Me -A Story To Inspire A Transformational Leader " by Rachel Stone.
Rachel has a wealth of experience in this field and yet is empathetic , non-judgemental, approachable AND insightful , she genuinely wants the BEST for YOUR Business. Personal highlights of this content packed course , for me personally , were the sessions on
Rachel has a wealth of experience in this field and yet is empathetic , non-judgemental, approachable AND insightful , she genuinely wants the BEST for YOUR Business. Personal highlights of this content packed course , for me personally , were the sessions on
Managing Yourself
How to manage a 1:1 Performance Review and
Conflict Resolution
So many of these skills are unfortunately lacking in so many businesses currently because the Managers have not had any training or guidance. But these issues may make or break your business.It is time to Invest in yourself and Invest in your Team if you want your business to develop and grow. Seriously this course would make a great foundation for Managers self-development to become effective Leaders.
How to manage a 1:1 Performance Review and
Conflict Resolution
So many of these skills are unfortunately lacking in so many businesses currently because the Managers have not had any training or guidance. But these issues may make or break your business.It is time to Invest in yourself and Invest in your Team if you want your business to develop and grow. Seriously this course would make a great foundation for Managers self-development to become effective Leaders.
I am looking forward to taking this learning and Inspire my Team .
“Her insights and support have been invaluable”
"I am writing to express my gratitude for Rachel's exceptional guidance as a business coach. She has been instrumental in helping me navigate various aspects of my persona and business with her fast and professional approach. Her insights and support have been invaluable, leading to significant improvements. I highly recommend Rachel for anyone seeking expert business coaching.
Pavels Antonovs
MD Elkor Limited
“ Rachel has such a talent for regaining calm and clarity when you need it most.”
Rachel has transformed the way I behave as a business owner through her expert coaching skills.
I could list the very many things Rachel helps me with, but if I were to choose the most important it’s Clarity.
As business owners sometimes we can get lost, muddled and overwhelmed. Rachel has such a talent for regaining calm and clarity when you need it most.
I don’t know what I’d do without you, Rachel!
Theresa Cientanni
“Able to explain new concepts simply and clearly…
"Rachel is an excellent coach. She is a great listener and communicator, able to explain new concepts simply and clearly and gently steer people in the right direction where needed. She’s been a great help to me in developing my own leadership and communication skills and I’ve also been delighted with the workshops I have put staff through with her in the past.
Most recently Rachel has put together a bespoke package to help a member of my team step up into a more senior role. She’s worked with him to ensure he has people and time management tools he will need for this busier role and I’m already delighted with the extra confidence this has given him.!"
Most recently Rachel has put together a bespoke package to help a member of my team step up into a more senior role. She’s worked with him to ensure he has people and time management tools he will need for this busier role and I’m already delighted with the extra confidence this has given him.!"
“I would really encourage anyone to get a great business coach like Rachel to help give you some clarity”
I recently arranged a deep dive day with Rachel to as she had come highly recommended. Rachel’s insight into business and her innate ability to get you to think about yourself for a change really gave me a clear path to achieving those goals and plans that have been swirling around my head for far too long.
I would really encourage anyone to get a great business coach like Rachel to help give you some clarity and vision and to help you understand how your values should underpin and inform your business approach.
I look forward to working with Rachel again.
“Rachel took great care to provide a tailored review of my business analytics and provided sound feedback”
This testimonial is for the coaching services and deep dive session into my business operations.
Rachel adopted a real professional attitude to looking at my personal goals (which I think sometimes we all are guilty of overlooking) and giving me a walkthrough all the ways of achieving my goals through a structured review of present and future milestones. Rachel took great care to provide a tailored review of my business analytics and provided sound feedback to which I am working through her recommendations.
The thing that pleasantly caught me off guard was the kindness outside of the professional arena where Rachel constantly checked up on me when I unwell recently and being somewhat overwhelmed with my workload.
I can’t recommend Rachel enough for the personal touch, time and reassurance she provided which goes a long way in my book.
Fadeel Baurtally
“So for grounded, common sense, inspiring training tuition I couldn’t recommend Rachel more highly.”
"Over the last six years Rachel has delivered leadership training to Birchwood management team members on a rolling basis. Pragmatic, logical, coal-face leadership combined with traditional models and cues from the likes of Maslow and Drucker. Psychometric DISC profiling and team dynamics were included and for me, a most critical element being ‘how to hold a colleague review’. She cares beyond simply delivering the course and she holds individual sessions to consider strengths, weakness and specific traits and real life quandaries. She’s a live wire with high energy which helps take a cohort through the course journey with her. Somehow leadership training, for senior persons gets overlooked, which is nuts given the critical nature of the role. So for grounded, common sense, inspiring training tuition I couldn’t recommend Rachel more highly."
Peter Parker
Managing Director at Birchwood Group, Chichester ŠKODA, Destination Triumph Group & Pronto Car Cosmetix Group
“There are many coaches in the industry, but few that genuinely care about you, your business and your progression.”
"We worked with Rachel last year at Action Coach and was automatically drawn to her ability to listen and guide us on the next step of business growth.
There are many coaches in the industry, but few that genuinely care about you, your business and your progression. The value for money Rachel offered over that year is immeasurable and I wish her all the best for the future. Since we left last year, I have since spoke to other business owners about using Rachel in the future. Thanks for all of your help which got us where we are today."
Nathan Bath
Nathan Bath Kent Electrical Solutions Ltd Company Director
“Rachel kept everyone engaged and held them to account, an absolutely fantastic outcome. I will definitely be engaging with Rachel again”.
"I have worked with Rachel on a couple of occasions now, and I can hand on heart recommend working with her for any coaching and leadership projects you may need.
Rachel and I worked together to plan and deliver our Yearly Leadership Strategy days with our Directors, and then assisted me with delivering the message, vision, values and mission to our Management team.
Rachel kept everyone engaged and held them to account, an absolutely fantastic outcome. I will definitely be engaging with Rachel again."
Emma Penn
Leader • Coach • Trainer • Developer of the Future Nordell Limited
“Rachel made learning fun, interactive and easy…. Rachel transformed me from a manager to being a leader.”
"I was fortunate enough to be enrolled into one of Rachel’s six month Leadership Courses this year, which helped me to understand myself in greater depth, and equipped me with the tools and skills to coach and lead my team more effectively.
Rachel made learning fun, interactive and easy. With an extensive knowledge, genuine interest in our success and nurturing approach, makes Rachel a great choice for businesses looking to develop their staff.
Rachel transformed me from a manager to being a leader, by helping me to set a clear vision, tailoring my approach to different team members, making 1:1s more meaningful, helping to grow individuals with coaching rather than instructive teaching; all of which has led to a more harmonious and productive team.
Thank you Rachel for helping me to grow and enabling me to better help others flourish."
Rachel made learning fun, interactive and easy. With an extensive knowledge, genuine interest in our success and nurturing approach, makes Rachel a great choice for businesses looking to develop their staff.
Rachel transformed me from a manager to being a leader, by helping me to set a clear vision, tailoring my approach to different team members, making 1:1s more meaningful, helping to grow individuals with coaching rather than instructive teaching; all of which has led to a more harmonious and productive team.
Thank you Rachel for helping me to grow and enabling me to better help others flourish."
Ben Feldman
Senior Marketing Executive at Rivervale
“I came away from my course feeling much more confidence in my day-to-day handling of management and leadership.”
Rachel has a lot of management experience and is able to expertly coach people in the ways of coaching! and I have a long-term goal of where I want myself and my team to be. I know Rachel will be able to offer excellent advice if and when I need it.
Paige West
Managing Editor at Electronic Specifier & Startups Magazine
“…got everyone thinking and contributing around the table. I was fun too.”
Working with us at Eastbourne Educations Business Partnership, Rachel facilitated our long overdue strategy meeting to help us plan for the future. The session was fast paced, thorough and got everyone thinking and contributing around the table. I was fun too. It was important to have Rachel's independent perspective to challenge us and help take the lid off everything. Very pleased to recommend Rachel.
Tim Sorensen
Business Leadership | Community Engagement | Project Management | Events | Youth Employability | Careers | STEM | Public Sector
“I have come away from my time with Rachel with very solid plans of action to take my business to the next level.”
I would highly recommend getting in touch with Rachel to discuss your business development needs and soak up all that she has to offer in her coaching sessions. I have come away from my time with Rachel with very solid plans of action to take my business to the next level. Rachel doesn't leave you hanging with big ideas and "pie in the sky" ambitions, she gets down to the practical, hands on, no-nonsense next steps needed to grow and manage your business in a better way, while offering the affirmation, encouragement and support new business owner so desperately need.
Bonnie Stevens DipPFS
Personal Wealth Adviser at Schroders Personal Wealth
“I learnt an awful lot in a short space of time during the management training course”.
A fantastic course that was applicable directly to my management role after every session. Rachel is clearly very experienced and knowledgeable when it comes to workplace interactions and I learnt an awful lot in a short space of time during the management training course. I am now more confident day-to-day with the team, and I plan to now read all her recommended leadership books!
Tess Weller
Marketing Director at Electronic Specifier Ltd
Rachel helped me add to my core business. She can just effortlessly come out with something so relevant and insightful to the situation I'm bringing. This is because she has many years of experience, and she has developed herself as a coach through training far beyond what many other coaches have.
The above is enough to make a great coach but on top of this, Rachel really cares. I know she cared about me and what I wanted to achieve and that is massive. Whilst she is highly empathetic, she empowers and motivates and I was always aware that it is for me to take the actions we agreed. That said, it became so much easier after each session as I understood what I needed to do and why and I was given the tools to do it. Just give her a call and see what you think. She's not pushy. If you're looking for a business coach I recommend Rachel.
Steve Neesam
Senior Practioner in Coaching Business Coach Leadership Coach Psychotherapist & Hypnotherapist
“The training gave us a wealth of information and plenty of follow-up materials.”
An amazing, thought provoking and fun training session. Designed around our organisational needs and time frames, the training gave us a wealth of information and plenty of follow up materials. Thank you for a wonderful session Rachel.
Amanda Sayer
Business and Managing Partner at The Lighthouse Medical Practice
“An enthusiastic, fun and inspiring business coach.”
If you’re looking for, Torr Scientific highly recommends Rachel Stone of Bespoke Training Eastbourne. Torr has used Rachel for both one on one mentoring and for time management training sessions and the staff responded well with positive feedback and we experienced a noticeable uplift in responsiveness. Rachel’s flexibility and adaptable approach suited our needs perfectly.
Mel Thomas
Commercial Director at Torr Scientific Ltd and Managing Director at 4VISA Ltd
“A source of joy to see my team flourish and embrace new working practices and come back to the office with a renewed vigour and true sense of purpose in their jobs and the ability to do their jobs better than they already were.”
We had some very specific Training needs when we first started talking with Rachel and it quickly became apparent that her training style, manner and knowledge was perfect for our company and got the very best out of our staff.
As a manager of people it has been a source of joy to see my team flourish and embrace new working practices and come back to the office with a renewed vigour and true sense of purpose in their jobs and the ability to do their jobs better than they already were.
Rachel has a great knack of empowering people and ensuring they follow best practice whilst enjoying what they do.
I would highly recommend Rachel to any organisation trying to get the best from their staff and any leadership or team training that they are considering she's defo the lady for the job. Thank you Rachel we will be back.
Mandy Purdie FREC
Recruiter | Engineering, Manufacturing, GLAA | Talent Management | Wellbeing & Performance | Coaching | Neuroscience
“I am now the business owner and leader I want to be.”
I have worked with Rachel for a year, first as my business coach and secondly for bespoke leadership and management training. Her support, advice and knowledge has been invaluable. I am now the business owner and leader I want to be. I can't recommend Rachel highly enough.
Carrie Starbuck
Land & Nature Delivery Manager
Rachel has been coaching me on a bespoke management training course. I have already gained confidence and tools to assist me in my role. Rachel has a unique ability to make you feel at ease; she is professional, friendly and has a great understanding of what it is I need to assist me and the business. I've never looked forward to training before, but with Rachel, I look forward to the next session. She comes highly recommended.
Leanne Atkins
Business Owner at Paws and More Pet Services Bexhill, Part-Time Business Support Analyst for Cyjax Ltd
“And working on an individual level I found her to be intuitive and intelligent. She gently guides allowing you to reach your own conclusions.”
I have worked with Rachel in both a group setting and individually. I find her style both professional and unassuming. With the group she delivered a great session which was productive, thought provoking and inclusive. She found the right balance between directing the session and allowing flexibility so that the needs of the group could be met. Working on an individual level I found her to be intuitive and intelligent. She gently guides allowing you to reach your own conclusions. I found the process to be very useful, helping to provide clarity of what my goals were and why and how to move forward. I happily would recommend Rachel to others thinking of this type of service.
Sarah Rogers
Clinical Sciences Lecturer & Chiropractor
Rachel lead two classes during our Knowvember series of lunchtime learning sessions, both of which generated a lot of interest.
Rachel engaged well with all attendees whilst taking them through well prepared and superbly structured ideas and concepts. Those lucky enough to secure a space all rated the content and delivery of the sessions very highly!
We look forward to working with Rachel again very soon and have no hesitation in recommending her and Bespoke Training Eastbourne as an excellent source of performance management training and coaching.
Stuart Lambert
Product strategy. CX. Contact Centre. Sales. Community
It’s great to see Rachel back doing what she does best and to great effect. Having used Rachel’s services myself and also recommended her to many Calibre clients, I can vouch for the quality of both her business coaching and her leadership training. Rachel provides excellent advice and assistance, with understanding and compassion for your business plus that all important enthusiasm.
Martyn Billing
Marketing Entrepreneur & Outsourced Marketing Communications Agency Owner
I highly recommend Rachel as a Business Coach; she is knowledgeable and passionate about making change within small businesses and helping individuals work at their best to create an individual strategy that will help you succeed and achieve your goals.
I met Rachel, during a Let’s Do Business Leadership Course, and I found the course to be very helpful, interesting, and interactive. She made everyone on the course feel comfortable and wanting to participate, attributes of a great coach.
Kim Swatridge
Virtual Assistant
“Informative and challenging and fun.”
Rachel is an inspired training course leader, making her seminars/workshops informative and challenging and fun. I was particularly impressed by her workshop on personal branding, which catered excellently for a mixed group of business people.
Laura Dziaszyk
Rachel is an outstanding professional who made a huge contribution to the educational work of Park College (Sussex Downs College). I know she has subsequently been very successful in other roles and organisations and is now building her own highly regarded company Bespoke Training Eastbourne which recently was awarded Best New Business in the East Sussex Women in Business Awards. She now brings to her business coaching and training the same dynamism and perceptive intelligence she revealed at Park. She has tremendous people skills and displays genuine warmth and kindness in her empathetic approach to those wishing to improve their businesses and develop their own leadership and management skills.
Mike Dixon
Education consultant and freelance writer
Thank you for your wonderful training program which I have found very useful and also enjoyed being with other business people to exchange ideas.
Zita Ginger
Director at Ginger & Sanders Property Rentals Ltd
I have been a little reserved in my business and Rachel has supported me throughout this time. But I recently attended Rachel's 90 Day Business Planning Workshop.... AMAZING. I have never been so focused on my business as I am today. Just 5 days after the workshop and I have completely changed my perspective and on track to achieving my 1st Goal (for the 90days)
Rachel not only made me realise some key points that I was missing, she has also made me very aware of the 'HOW' I can reach my goals.
I can highly recommend Rachel for any business. She has the strategic approach and knows all about the systems and processes in business. I am honoured to have been able to experience Rachel's coaching in a whole new light.
Thank You Rachel. Here's to the next 90 days.
Vicki Chisholm
Psychic Transformation Business Coach for spiritual entrepreneurs
