Avalon Solutions - What have others said?

Some comments about my coaching, seminars and work with organisations.
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"Stewart’s ability to grasp what is required, turn that into a strategy and then successfully deliver is excellent. We now have a full social media strategy thanks to his understanding about how a law firm can use social media in its marketing/networking plan to grow and succeed (coupled with our social media policy, amended contract terms and guidelines for staff). We will certainly be asking Stewart to return to work with us again."
Mel Smith, Partner, Morgan Russell, Esher

"Three years after implementing an ambitious and successful growth strategy, we clearly needed to reassess our company structure. We knew that we were not fully utilising all our team's individual skills and experience, but meanwhile the business has not yet grown enough for all staff to work full time in their preferred roles. Stewart from Avalon Solutions proved an excellent choice as a coach. His unique style enabled all staff to talk freely about their own aspirations for the future, which then enabled him to provide an independent view of the company’s proposed restructure. All members of the team feel that they have contributed and we are therefore in a strong position for the business to enjoy continued growth."
Julia La Garde, Commercial Manager, PhysioFunction Ltd

"After just one session with Stewart I now have total clarity on what I want and need to do for the first time in 18 months. Stewart then spent a day in the office and we have a new structure which is working brilliantly with the right people doing the right jobs and the company is now in the best position to grow. Stewart’s time with us was of ‘significant’ value to the business with all the staff experiencing great value from his presence. He will definitely be back next year."
Jon Graham, MD, PhysioFunction Ltd, Long Buckby, Northampton

"I am a business leader and professional international business coach: Stewart is the only coach I have met who can coach me: Why - because he is unafraid to tell me what he sees, targets the pertinent transformational information, keeps me in the lead, and enables me to learn in only a few hours what otherwise could take me a great deal longer: Efficient, integrity, effective! If you are looking for a coach for your leaders he is the 'first choice'."
Martin Graham, International Business Coach to Alpha Leaders, PARIS, FRANCE

"I'm asked on a regular basis to give presentations on shipping goods to and from Russia due to being an industry leader in this field and having successfully done so for 15 years or more. Before my coaching sessions with Stewart I was always very nervous about presenting; my legs would shake, I felt I rattled through it too quickly and I never felt prepared. I had two coaching sessions with Stewart focusing on why I might be so nervous and working on strategies to overcome this.

The results were staggering. Within just two sessions Stewart helped me to view the sessions in a way I’d never thought of and that was what changed my approach. ‘All’ nervous feelings went, no shaking legs and I delivered a great presentation. The following presentation was just as easy after adopting what Stewart and I had put in place. I can’t wait for the next one!

I used to dread delivering a presentation but I now just want the opportunity to do more and more and look forward to the rest of my coaching sessions with Stewart as I know there will be other amazing things come out of them."
Gary O’Grady, Managing Director, Blackthorne International Transport, Heathrow

"I recently hired Stewart to run a series of coaching sessions for a client of ours who needed to enhance/refresh the networking skills of their sales force. Stewart showed great care in listening to the exact brief given, came up with specific examples and scenarios that had great resonance with the target audience, he used a number of creative ways to demonstrate important networking techniques and adapted the presentation according to the time frame we had available without reducing its quality. Stewart's presentation on networking has great content and I'd recommend anyone who needs a brush-up on these skills to have a listen to his video clips.

As a supplier, his reliability, flexibility, sensible budgets and ability to do as we required was much appreciated. I would trust him with other client briefs in the future."
Sally Prtichett, Director, Something Big Ltd, Woking

"I met Stewart at a networking event and quickly realised that I needed him to come in and speak to the other partners and managers on the subject of "selling without selling". His presentation was full of real world, easily instigated practical advice and I would heartily recommend him.
Chris Cairns, Partner, Alliotts, Guildford

"Very informative. Gave information and guidance on networking that all businesses should know. Very well presented."
Elizabeth Nelson, Managing Director, b2b regulatory support ltd, London

"I was very lucky to have found myself sitting next to you at the seminar. I found you very inspiring and I'm grateful for the time you spent with the coaching sessions. In fact I was so inspired by your coaching that I have not only condensed 20 years of travel files into one box of A4 envelopes but I have now also embarked on shredding phone and bank statements back to the 80's and am doing quite well with that; with all the redundant other files next in line."
Sandra Grant, Freelance Interpreter, English teaching and Vintage View

"I had a two-hour session with Stewart which was one of the best and most productive sessions I could have had to help me to focus my thinking on the business. Stewart was immediately able to grasp the challenges that I faced as a business owner and was very good at steering me in the right direction in terms of coming up with solutions to combat these challenges. The solutions we came up with are simple and easy to implement and I know I will immediately start to see the difference it will make to my business."
Paschorina Mortty, Managing Director, The One Event

"The content acted as a very worthwhile reminder of the practices and procedures we should adopt when pitching; it concentrated on the key issues, which are often overlooked, and provided some useful tips on matters that might not have otherwise been considered. The presentation was also focused, practical and unfussy. My discussions afterwards with other delegates showed that it was well received and greatly appreciated."
Geoff Wood, Partner, Morley and Scott, Thames Valley

"Stewart came into the firm and was like a breath of fresh air. He instantly identified a number of processes that could be more efficient and set about altering our procedures to achieve this. His positive approach brought new enthusiasm from the Board and other members of staff with whom he worked. Within two weeks we were re-focused on what was needed. Stewart's coaching approach to conversations also helped the Board to realign their own positions to take the firm forward. He will definitely be returning to help us in the future."
Richard Buckeridge, Senior Partner, Heath Buckeridge, Maidenhead

"One can only describe the service provided by Avalon Solutions and Stewart Graham as excellent as it is was tailor-made to meet our needs. This is due to the fact that Stewart thoroughly researched the workings of our institution and planned the delivery of the performance management training session based on our initial meetings with him.

It really felt like the training was all personalised, which ensured all the participants were fully engaged. The delivery of the session was paced perfectly throughout the day, which ensured that all aspects of the training were clearly understood by all the participants who all felt by the end of it that they were now able to review work colleagues performance confidently. Stewart really managed to get the best out of all the participants. The level of support and advice prior to, and after, the training is excellent, professional, efficient and very pertinent."
Dr Trevor Papworth, Deputy Headteacher, St Thomas More Language College

"One of the best, thought-provoking Business Managers AP Law has ever had"
Ashok Patel, Senior Partner, AP Law, Fleet Street

"Stewart did a great job rebranding the firm, new look, new logo and created a modern outlook to the firm"
Senior Partner, Balsara & Co, London

"A very keen eye on implementing systems to restructure workflow and improve bottom line"
Senior Partner, London professional services practice

"Real savings achieved, from salary costs to archiving, through forward-thinking management"
Partner, professional services organisation, City

"Stewart took the firm forward and improved practices, procedures and systems"
Donald Morrison, Senior Partner, Pearson Maddin, Surrey

"Stewart’s work will be a valuable asset to a firm"
Managing Partner, professional services, Surrey

Start introducing more efficient and effective practices now by calling (07920 114572), Skyping (stewartgraham) or emailing me and see your costs lowered and your profits increased