Organisational Coaching & Development

Having worked with Cliff in a previous company, I knew immediately that BIGBLUE STUFF were the people we wanted to work with when we took 45 of our senior managers away for two days, to introduce new people to the team and understand what gets in the way of us working together effectively. From the first concept meeting through to the final session, BIGBLUESTUFF worked closely with us to achieve the outcomes we’d defined together, by really getting inside our business and understanding how we work.

Using creative and dynamic activities that kept people’s interest and focus, they challenged us to understand, and enabled us to reflect, on how what we do impacts on our business performance, through a series of coaching dialogues with groups and individuals. Their attention to the detail, while never losing sight of the end goal was outstanding, leaving me able to participate fully, confident of the success of the outcomes. The final session which involved all 45 managers for a whole morning, was well thought out and expertly executed thus engaging people and maintaining energy all the way through.

BIGBLUESTUFF’s style makes you responsible as an organisation for making it happen. They create the environment and enable the dialogue to take place to get you where you need to be. They don’t give you the answers, but they certainly make sure you work them out. And they make it a lot of fun getting there!
Jan Lewis, Director of Human Resources, Carl Bro Group Limited

BigBlueStuff - (you guys) got us thinking about what we wanted as individuals and as a team and you did it in an innovative and fun way.

E Coleman  - 'Governance of Britain'  Division - Minsitry of Justice

Thanks for a tremendous day I think it is going to have a very positive impact on our business.

Christine Corner - Managing Director Genactis Ltd

Executive Insight

I would once again like to thank BBS for the work that you delivered to help us reach clarity about our purpose and better ways of working.
Peter Mason, Chief Executive – Centre for Public Innovation

The first meeting back (at the office) was someone asking me to join the advisory board of a new innovations business, a great opportunity and something I can do to extend my network.  I grabbed it with both hands (and my heart!).
Russ Cummings  - Venture Capitalist @ Scottish Equity Partners

It has provided me with a different lens through which to view problems and people. I now make a conscious effort to challenge my perceptions of things and to look for 'another right answer'. Although still something that it a conscious activity, it has thrown up new options and has improved my confidence levels.
N. Ong Research Liaison/Facilitator  - BOX

Gave me insights into how to deal with the challenges I face at work- I have definitely adopted some more positive approaches to my work as a result- thank you.
Jane Kershaw Learning & Development Co-ordinator - The Environment Council

Your collective energy is invigorating and infectious. This is a really great way for people to learn about themselves. 
Gary Jolliffe Endurancelife.com director

I have taken the jump I talked about and I feel good. You all brought such positive energy to the mix.  I am better for absorbing some of it. The sharing we did was helpful, not only in its content, but in its intent.
Pam Teegarden - e-learning entrepreneur

I really appreciated just being able to nurture me.  Thanks.
W.Wesson Independent Consultant

Personally, I feel as if I’ve taken on (and in some way being allowed to take on) a much more “senior” role than I had previously and I’m enjoying it very much. It has also shown me what is possible, both for myself and for the organisation.
Frances Clayton - Consultant The Centre for Public Innovation

I had an amazing time and was and still am on occasion, very overwhelmed by the three days.  Not overwhelmed in a burdened sense, but in a sense of sheer happiness and outstanding wonderment that I had the opportunity to live, share and feel so much with you all.
T. Nelson, Athlete

It broadened my outlook and exposed me to some new ways of thinking and working
Hazel Bijou - Director of Advisory Services, PriceWaterhouse Cooper

LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY™

I should say that I think the Lego Serious Play approach is fascinating and innovative.
Project Manager, HM Treasury

Mind stretching (0n one day LSP seminar)
P. Harvey, change Programme Financial Controller, Dept Work and Pensions

Innovative with useful messages
S Bridges, Deputy High Commissioner Dharka, FO

"In order to help one of our clients address a fairly fundamental issue with their business model, BigBlueSuff facilitated a workshop for us using LSP. People from a number of our client's partner organisations were invited. The attendees each had their own expectations and agenda, represented different levels of seniority, and in many cases had not met the other participants before. Within a very short time, they were all participating openly, giving freely of their ideas and opinions, and working together constructively in pursuit of common goals. I'm convinced we covered more in that day than would have been possible in a week of workshops facilitated by more traditional means, and by less able facilitators."
J. Johns Government Industry Group - EDS

Wonderful projective power, great for opening communication. I'm sold!
Rosie Walford Founder The Big Stretch

1-2-1 Coaching

"Cliff is a coach's Coach. Egos and biases seem to naturally recede in his presence. What comes to the fore is remarkable: he has made me expect regular epiphanies of insight from myself, and taught me to find these under the surface in others. Cliff guides the discovery of barriers people may not see, even as they repeatedly hit them - and then very rightly leaves them to do the work. Commanding the strong spine, instinctive discretion, and persistent focus required of the most intense individual and team coaching demands, Cliff is a proven, world-class
leader in the field."
Lewis Pinault - Senior Client Partner - KornFerry International and
Chairman and Founder - BOX, the Knowledge and Innovation Exchange at LSE

At a very challenging time in my professional life, Cliff enabled me to gain clarity about my direction, reconnect with my sense of purpose and ultimately make some profound decisions about my future. His coaching approach was non-judgemental: I talked, he listened – deeply – and asked insightful and sometimes challenging questions. At the end of our coaching journey I felt inspired, clear about what I was doing and I was more productive and creative. I had also found my smile again. Some of the lessons I learned about myself will stay with me forever. I highly recommend Cliff as an Executive Coach.”
C Grieve, International Policy Director, Marine Stewardship Council

If you don't have time to stand back, to look at your business, to identify your own contribution, your weakness, the gaps, and recognise the subtle changes that could alter your productivity, then make the time and get Pete to coach you. However good you think you are, 'if you always do, what you've always done, you will always get what you've always gotten'. The better you are, the better you could be with someone coaching you. Give it a go, I did, and he's still helping!

Martin Beck Wealth Management - St James's Place Partner