Jonathan creates instant connection and is very generous—he wants you to win because he cares about you, not just to pick up some more business in the future. He makes it about you, not him—it doesn’t feel formulaic. Jonathan’s quiet confidence and measured demeanour enables you to feel like you can take it with you. I compare this back to my sporting days, there were the coaches that could get you all fired up to run out on the field but then you didn’t know what to do after the energy wore off and those that inspired you to prepare in such a way that you could play the entire game effectively. He is remarkably patient—he really lets you dig it out of yourself when he really must want to just tell you the answer / what to do
Derik Farrar, Head of Consumer Lending, Barclays UKRB
Jonathan Perks is understated, wise and realistic. He is able to penetrate issues with calm and humility; not afraid to find the monster under the bed and will help you discover how to banish him or use him to your advantage! Jonathan has deep empathy and real understanding of the pressures, responsibility and opportunities that leadership brings.
Julia Weston, Head of Talent Development, John Lewis
“Jonathan has provided some tremendous executive training that has helped transform both my business career & personal life. This has translated into delivering phenomenal business results & helped me enjoy that success more than ever before. I would highly recommend Jonathan.”
Gary Duggan, Managing Director, Consumer Lending & Insurance, Barclays Bank
“Jonathan is very special, he genuinely cares, has very high integrity and genuine empathy, that adds to his other professional USPs. I highly recommend Jonathan to any prospective clients.”
Ben Bengougam, former Group HR Director, Dixons Store Group International plc
“Jonathan is an inspiring and pragmatic team and individual coach. His no nonsense style cuts through resistance to focus on key issues to make progress and get tangible business results. He balances constructive challenge & support well and is a pleasure to work with.”
Pat O’Driscol Former CEO, Northern Foods and Now MD at EMI
“Initially I was a touch cynical about the benefits of coaching, but Jonathan made a big impact on my thinking and development. Jonathan introduced me to the concept of inspirational leadership and “leader as a coach”. He supported this through emotional intelligence analysis. I still remember vividly what we discussed two years on; continue to use many of those techniques in both work and outside; and remain friends with Jonathan. I was looking for a coaching relationship with follow-through and that is exactly what Jonathan gave me.”
Richard Mundon, Director of Operations, Department of Health