Phil Olley
Here are just some of the testimonials received from clients:
from speaking engagements, seminars, in-company masterclass programmes, and one-to-one clients.
 

“ Absolutely fantastic – great learning experience. I have learnt the value of mindchangers, setting objectives and how to use words and actions to achieve positive results. Above all, I’ll take with me motivation, confidence, and future plans.”
 
Sarah Welch (National Account Manager, L’Oreal)
 
 
“Extremely useful, it has led me to being more positive minded, ensure I lead my own life and career where I want to go. It has resulted in me being opportunity focused, and being more positive which has helped me achieve”.
 
Richard Raper, Kelloggs
 
 
“Excellent. The most valuable business course that I have ever attended!”
 
Ian Dickson, HBoS.
 
 
“Very professional and original. The concepts are brilliant!”
 
Susan Worthington, Blevins Franks International. 
 

 

 

"When we approached Phil we had reached a plateau as a business - we were busy fools, we couldn't see the wood for the trees and we were losing faith. Phil helped us transform our whole view of not only the business but our lives as a whole. He has excellent tools that make business planning easy and enjoyable and his positive approach is a constant boost. It is true to say that Phil is responsible for opening our eyes as to what we can achieve as a company and in our personal lives. If you are 100% serious about the growth of your business, about achieving even more than you ever imagined you could and about critically examining yourself for your own benefit,  we could not suggest a better person than Phil to work with, who was able to provide specific ideas for our growth, and both challenge and support us."

Dwynwen Williams, Director, ATOM PR

 

 
"Just wanted to say thanks for such a brilliant day yesterday. It was the best seminar I've ever been to as it stretched me, made me question a lot of things, and still managed to be fun. And what a brilliant group! I couldn't sleep last night for exctement about what I am going to do!"
Christine Fieldhouse, Freelance Journalist
 
 
“Extremely useful – I look forward to the sessions and feel motivated after them…Definite improvement in time-management”. 
 
Rob Nash, Kelloggs
                                                                                                
                                                      
 “Extremely useful and motivational… provided focus in achieving goals”. 
 
James Du-Cann, Kelloggs

 
“Excellent. Totally focused and very supportive. Interactive and impartial. A real plus for myself and Kellogg’s. It has changed my life by balancing my personal, social and professional goals where previously there was imbalance. It has given me the focus and support to identify and live my life by my rules”. 
 
Paul Bull, Kelloggs
                                                                                            
 
2008 was the year that I, “jumped off the Lilly pad”.  Huge thanks to Phil for some very specific “one to one” coaching.  One of Phil’s greatest exercises is to write your own “obituary”! Who gets the chance to do that? (and then make it happen!)
Phil’s techniques are allowing me to develop a future that has limitless potential. Phil’s focus on breakthrough results and breakthrough habits are invaluable to anyone who wants to take charge of their destiny and see the reward, either financially, emotionally, spiritually ……  whatever “ally” that is applicable to the individual will be the focus. 
I experienced the coaching initially as part of a huge multinational where mind-mapping, mind-changers, and working on the Key Area’s of success were crucial to adding value to the organisation and of course climbing another corporate “rung” for a longer title and a slightly bigger pay cheque each month……
but….
Strangely enough I am now experiencing the coaching as a self-employed entrepreneur where all the above have exactly the same relevance with just a different slant and perhaps a lot less predictability but… for me…. way more “personal” return ! 
I look forward to continuing the breakthrough results!!!!

Pete Thomson
 
 
Thank you for the coaching – it has been great !
This was the most important factor for me to really get into the areas of my personal development which I wanted. Not only did you force me to re-look at the training material, it also provided me with a unique opportunity to discuss, learn, and correct the action I took, and helped me stay focused on my targets.
 
Frank Boutrup, Business Development Manager, 3M.
 
Excellent- several different angles to use. Useable tools that make a real difference to my daily productivity. A truly worthwhile investment of time in a packed calendar. Thank you.

Mick Knight. Sales Training Manager, Scottish Equitable
 
 
Simple straightforward effective ways to impact my business right now ! 
 
David Chasseriaud. Shorequest
 

A fantastic experience. It came at a perfect time for me and allowed me to finish the year on a positive note in many areas of my life. It has changed me, changed my life and will continue to do so.
 
Anne Wilson, Bank of Scotland
 
 
This investment in these two days will reap a lifetime of rewards.  
 
Steven Armitt. Manager, Fife Business Support Group
 

“The follow-up helped to make sure this was not just another course folder to put on the shelf”
 
David Giblin, Shell
 
 
Excellent. Covered a lot of ground in an enjoyable way. Invaluable.
 
                                 Owen Anderson. MD, Owen Anderson Ltd
 
 
The programme “kick-started” me into action! Made me focus, take responsibility for my goals, and do something about them.
 
Julie Coxall, Bank of Scotland
 

Phil’s style of presentation and belief in his work reiterated the belief in myself. He left me completely inspired, motivated and enthused. I have a strong recommendation to my fellow Chamber members to take advantage of Phil’s superb seminar to enhance their Businesses.
 
Helen Robertson, CEO, Fife Chamber of Commerce
 

Fascinating range of tools and techniques which I am sure will help me to be more effective at work and in my life. Very Relaxed, non-threatening environment.  Pleasure to be involved.

Marian Sherwood. Scottish Enterprise Fife
 
 
Excellent. There was not one part of the programme that I did not find useful, and the whole programme was a very powerful and positive experience.
 
 
Angela McIntyre, Bank of Scotland

 
A very concentrated collection of ideas and techniques which have practical application in the workplace.
 
Malcolm Barron. Fife Careers
 

Focussed my mind, and recharged my energy levels. A very full programme introducing many principles and ideas to grow your business.                                                                   
 
Sam Greer
 
 
Well thought out and executed. Motivating.
 
 
Willie Johnston, Director of Strategic Projects, Scottish Enterprise Fife
                                
 
Brilliant, practical and useful with ideas that can be done easily.
 
 
Sarah Warrener  
 
 
Motivational and certainly opens the mind to look at the wider picture. Good fun.

 
 
 
Janette Johnston, Scottish Enterprise Fife
 

 Inspiring, with a lot of food for thought, and concrete activities to help peak performance.
 I really enjoyed the programme
 
 
Pam Anderson, The Alexander Technique
 

An excellent course, good confidence booster.
 
 
Isabel Young, Oriel Training Services
 

Inspiring and motivating. Thank you.  
 
 
Elaine Bielinska, Advance Project
 

Have really valued your input. You have added a dimension that really has added value.

 
 
 
Maureen Ward, Advance Project

                                                                                                      
It is the most enjoyable courses that I’ve been on. The content was inspiring and extremely well delivered.  
 
 
Laura Thom, Involve Project
 

“This has been of great value. I feel I have gained confidence, motivation and a positive attitude to life. The motivating aspect is probably the thing I will continue to use most – wanting to do something and just going ahead and doing it!”   
   
Ian Haythornthwaite, Halifax plc
 

“Excellent. It ensures I focus on my working practices and successes on a daily basis, plus it offers fresh an practical insights into my working life. I will miss the opportunity to be challenged on a regular basis. This has opened my eyes to new ways of thinking and acting. It also provide me with support and encouragement.”
    
Richard Alsford, National Account Manager, L’Oreal
 
 
One of the most valuable experiences of my life. I have taken control of my actions and reactions to improve my life on both a personal and work basis.
 
 
Margaret Barnett, Bank of Scotland
 

“Excellent – very tailored, flexible to my needs and a great learning opportunity
.Excellent initiative – everyone should do it.”

Femke Norgaard, Johnson & Johnson


“In the time I’ve known Phil Olley, my business has gone from a turnover of 150,000pA to five times that… and rising! And, I’ve got a happy team, great clients, and more time off to enjoy my life!”
 
 
 
Dennis Jack, MD, Textile Care Supplies

“A great inspiration... relevant and valuable!”  
 
 
 
 
Chris Miller, Miller Associates
 

“A must for anyone serious about their business... My income has quadrupled in one year as a result of The Focus Group. Simple as that!”
 
 
Harry Fordyce, Kingsgate Law
 
 
“… I have no intention of stealing Phil’s thunder by telling you what we learned, but the most useful thing was to step back from doing our business and to have a think about how and why we do what we do. In short it is often hard to see the wood for the trees, or in our case to even realise there is a wood. Phil was able to provide a structured way of looking at our business and to some extent the prospect of our next meeting ‘forced’ us into taking action on things which we would normally be too busy to think about”. 
 
 
 
Dr Andrew J Whiston, MD, Ultimate Discount Aquatics
 
 
“Thank you for all the help you have given in the last 6 months. Our sessions have helped me spend time working on the business (as well as in it) with the result that I have the immediate future totally clear in my mind (and written down) and plenty of ideas for implementation in the months ahead.
Phil, I would have no hesitation in recommending your services to anyone. Please feel free to give my name and telephone number to any prospective client who wishes to discuss what you have helped me achieve.”
 
 
Mick Knight, Sales Training Manager,Scottish Equitable
 
 
“ Meeting Phil and working in synergy with him has helped me to focus on and clarify my personal and professional priorities. His manner and approach are both professional and challenging, easing me forward with support, knowledge and encouragement”.
 
 
Tricia Grimes, MD, Momentum
 
 
“ I have found the whole process invaluable. I really don’t know where I might have been in terms of my career or my own personal development without it. I have clarity, focus, and a whole range of strategies to bring to bear in both my personal and professional life. Testimony to that is that at Christmas I did not know what I wanted to do professionally and now I have just landed my dream job and am at the beginning of a whole new career! So thank you big time !”
 
 
 
Maureen Ward, Advance Project
 
 
“Just wanted to drop you a note to say a big thanks for your time and support during our sessions. Having struggled with the focus of my business and personal direction for some time, the way you got me to think made the way forward quite clear. It allowed me to redefine the direction of my business and also the way I wanted to live my life.
Whilst the tangible aspects of the business coaching are great – helping me to define the service I am giving, identifying real profit-generating prospects and those that I should say “no” to and committing to good marketing- even better was the more subliminal coaching that made me feel positive about my business.
The Mind changing cards too are brilliant and I would recommend that everyone, whether in business or not, should use them.
Thanks again Phil, and look forward to future sessions.”
 
 
 
Hazel Smith, Accent Marketing
 
 
“Thank you for the excellent session last Friday. That was exactly what I needed!”
 
 
 
Brian Buzza,MD, Buzza Enterprises
 
 
“Phil Olley is one of those rare motivational speakers who is able to leave his magic with his audience. Not only did he completely re-energise a diverse audience of Time Bank participants at the end of a heavy conference day, but for the rest of our UK Conference participants and speakers kept referring back to him. Time with Phil Olley is truly time well spent.”
 
 
Stuart Callison, Director,Time Banks UK

“Thank you for your superb contribution last week. It was exactly what was needed. You will be pleased to know that every delegate spoke extremely highly of your contribution on their feedback forms and there is no greater accolade than that.”
 
Mick Knight,Sales Training Manager, Scottish Equitable
 
 
“Thank you for speaking at our recent sales meeting. I know from the feedback from our development team that they thoroughly enjoyed your contribution to the day. Everyone is now running scared of Jim given his new-found strength!!!”
 
 
 
Kevin McLeod, Regional Director of Sales, Bank of Scotland

 
Working with Phil was great!  His insights into marketing, business growth and how to apply different strategies were invaluable.  He was a great sounding board, always engaging and supportive - a true professional, who wants the best for you!

Rachel Calder
 

Our April meeting produced a brilliant presentation from Phil Olley. Phil gave us an exceptional insight into our own internal thought processes, producing fast and fluent ideas in his own incomparable style.
 
 
Bob Marshall, Chairman, LIA
 

Phil’s unique style of interactive presentation gave the audience exposure to his ideas by encouraging reaction. He has the edge on other motivational speakers as he not only points out our objectives, needs and opportunities, but inspires and encourages action from his audience. He is a dynamic force and makes a significant impact on any audience.
 
 
 
Lynn Barron-Ladd, Chairman, Fife Women in Business
 
 
All who listened to Phil were impressed and motivated by what they heard. Make sure you have the opportunity yourself to listen to Phil Olley sometime in the future.
 
David Strachan, Chairman, LIA North Scotland
 

"A fantastic success and your session ended the day perfectly. It certainly stuck with the teams as the following day I witnessed teams setting their own visions which were way above the targets we had set them!" 
 Jim Hughes, Pepsico