Conversation with John 

Ben Gilchrist - Global VP, Ventures at SAP

John helped to change my perceptions about my career goals and overcome inherent biases I had about what’s possible and ultimately be bolder with my ambitions, and shift my thinking towards success.
While John applies an easy, conversational style, it challenged my thinking, held me accountable, and ultimately changed the way I thought about immediate and future challenges I was facing.

Jim CEO

Q. What issue brought you to coaching?

A. I was considering coaching to help me overcome moments of over thinking and negative thoughts.  I was looking for techniques to intercept that thinking to improve my mindset in work.

Q. How did the coaching process help you overcome your issue?

A.  It gave practical, easy to remember techniques supported by one to one conversations to help understand deeper thinking related issues

Q. What has changed because of our work together?

A. I take time to understand my mindset, I’m able to snap out of negative thoughts quicker than previously.

Kathryn EY Consulting Executive

John really made me change the way I think. Since I was 10 years old I have always focused on what I can’t do rather than what I can. After a few sessions with John I had a eureka moment at the top of a foggy mountain as the voice in my head told me I couldn’t ski down. Then remembered his words – “You are your thoughts” and re-framed my mindset and a few minutes later I made it to the bottom without falling over. Those four simple words are front of mind every day and have genuinely changed my self-perception.

Anu Rathore - Assistant Vice President Private BankingAssistant Vice President Private Banking JPMorgan Chase

John is an exceptional individual and a very generous mentor. I have had the pleasure of working with him for the past year. He has not only coached me around getting more clarity on my new bold endeavours, but he also helped me get organized and focused so I can keep moving forward without being overwhelmed. In addition, he helped me create a framework that worked for me

Colin - Senior Executive

What issue brought you to coaching?

Confidence issue that has been holding me back for some time in my professional life. 

How did the coaching process help you overcome your issue?

The coaching process has helped me to understand what is creating / contributing to my confidence issues. I have learnt techniques to help manage situations and to create a more positive mindset. I now understand some of the things that are triggering negative thoughts and how to combat these. Sharing these ‘weaknesses’ with John has also lifted a weight/burden that I had previously been carrying alone. 

What has changed because of our work together?

I have adopted techniques to help me control my negative thoughts. I regularly use these techniques to focus on positivity and successful outcomes. I feel more confident about the challenges that I still face (regularly). 


Amy - Actress and PT coach

"John is an amazing coach. He is incredibly knowledgeable, intuitive and generous.
I am learning so much from him as I pursue my own path as a coach. His mentorship is proving to be invaluable, and is helping me grow in confidence.
He offers accountability without pressure, and guidance which comes from his own lived experience and learnings - which makes it both relatable and effective.
I highly recommend John, and feel very lucky to have him in my corner"


Izzy Mclean - Coach & Mentor

I cannot recommend John more highly both as a coach and a mentor. He listens deeply and asks insightful questions that have provoked multiple light bulb moments for me! He is 100% the real deal, and a wonderfully genuine and generous person.

Monica Kalra - Specialist Coach

John is an outstanding coach and I've learned so much from him. He listens intently and helps you to find your unique best. I highly recommend working with John for his fabulous support, patience and gentle coaching!

Lucy - Account Executive

The PI course was an enriching experience, largely thanks to John's exceptional coaching. His kindness, calm demeanour, and empathetic approach made the journey even more enjoyable.

I particularly appreciated the networking opportunities John orchestrated with fellow course participants from diverse backgrounds. Connecting with like-minded individuals who were also committed to enhancing their thinking patterns was truly uplifting.

The app's exercises were not only user-friendly but also remarkably effective. They proved to be a lifeline during a challenging phase, significantly boosting my mental resilience.

I wholeheartedly endorse both John and this course for anyone eager to elevate their mental well-being, with John's coaching being a standout highlight of the program

Elliot - Entrepreneur & Mindset Health Expert 

Positive Intelligence was a great program! It helped me to create a practice of grounding myself each day and several weeks after the program I’m still using some of the techniques. There were also some powerful visualisations and insights that really helped to reshape my understanding of myself and it provided a language to explain my behaviour in a very self-compassionate way.

John was a great facilitator of the program. He led weekly group sessions that helped the cohort to explore how the program had affected us and he regularly provided motivation and encouragement. His kind, patient and vulnerable approach helped to open up conversation and move us through the program. Thanks John!