Testimonials from Consultancy & Coaching
Personal & Professional Change in the worlds of Health, Education, Social Care, Cultural Industries & Corporate Social Responsibility
Staying abreast of significant change in the complex eco-system surrounding my stakeholders, is fundamental to the success of my role in the Health Outcomes. KindleCo brought me straight up to speed on recent changes at national level but also brought valuable insights borne out of experience to the table. Jo's ability to interpret and anticipate the ways in which the Public Sector might work with its partner agencies going forward, was incredibly valuable in my business planning. Tailored and digestible, the support was insight-rich, when I was time poor (Founder & Director, Inspired Health Outcomes, Oxford 2023)
As a Coach, Jo was able to help me see that the change I was experiencing as all-consuming, didn't have to define me. That I could get back in touch with capabilities I had actually had, but had either ignored or dismissed myself, as 'not valuable'. The self-sabotage was out the window by the end of our time together. But I never felt 'judged'. Jo is compassionate and empathetic as well as highly practical, at getting those 'next steps' laid down in black & white. Just go for it! (Martha - Coachee, 2023)
Jo fortuitously crossed my radar over five years ago when I was both a safeguarding governor of a primary School and trustee of a young person’s charity. She has been an outstanding sounding board, deftly using her knowledge of the role of policy in organisations, to help navigate a route around the firewalls that public bodies sometimes unintentionally, create. An outstanding Consultant to both organisations and individuals supporting Children & Young People. She is a breath of fresh air (Rob Barton, Trustee, Education Charity and Director of RBA Search, Oxfordshire 2022)
With strong strategic skills and an experienced grasp of public sector dynamics, Jo enables us to arrive at an informed view of what key shifts in the Public Sector mean for us as a whole-organisation - to understand the context of the national landscape as we move forward. She quickly demonstrates her skills in capturing organisational 'essence', understanding our unique corporate dynamics. Discreet, professional and positive, Jo’s input helps ensure we meet the challenges of sector change with confidence (John Diamond, CEO, national children's charity, The Mulberry Bush Organisation 2021)
Jo has hugely increased our profile with business partners and government agencies alike, brokering partnerships of mutual benefit all round. Jo understands the ethos of organisations that innovate and knows how to deliver results (Andrew Hutchinson OBE, Executive Principal, Parkside Federation, Cambridge 2005)
KindleCo have the ability to grasp the essence of your vision and translate it into flesh and bones - we are getting opportunities we would never have discovered on our own (Pippy Trentham, Director, One Stage Concert Tours, London 2004)
Jo brought five very diverse organisations together during her time at Arts Council England and shaped a project that could meet different corporate needs - the result pulled off that rare balance between innovation and pragmatism (Wilma Scott, Head of Employment & Public Affairs, BAA Stansted 2004)
Working with Jo was fruitful and positive - we took our services into areas and communities we had not worked with before (Director, Business Link, Cambridge)
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