Simon has consistently demonstrated strong coaching abilities throughout my interactions with him. His approach is characterized by active listening, insightful questioning, and empathetic support. In several instances, I have witnessed Simon guide individuals through challenging situations with patience and encouragement, helping them gain clarity and develop actionable solutions. His ability to foster a trusting and collaborative environment has been instrumental in promoting personal and professional growth. Simon is an effective and engaging speaker who consistently delivers impactful presentations. He exhibits confidence and poise on stage, captivating the audience with their clear communication style and dynamic delivery. Simon excels in structuring his presentations logically, ensuring that key messages are conveyed effectively and resonating with the audience. His passion for the subject matter shines through in his speeches, inspiring and motivating listeners to take action. He has an Exceptional ability to build rapport and establish trust with individuals, creating a supportive environment for growth and development. He exibits strong communication skills, both as a coach and a speaker, demonstrated through his clear and articulate delivery of ideas and concepts. He has a genuine passion and enthusiasm for helping others succeed, evident in their dedication to providing valuable guidance and delivering impactful presentations. Overall, Simon has made significant contributions to our team through their exemplary coaching and speaking abilities. His dedication to supporting others' growth and his skill in delivering compelling presentations have been invaluable assets. I am confident that with continued focus on professional development, Simon will further excel in his roles as a coach and a speaker, making even greater contributions in the future. Less

I have known Simon for a number of years and have worked with him and also attended events where he was a speaker. His talks are brilliantly engaging, down to earth and delivered in a relaxed manner. While his coaching and tutoring is second to none, he is thoughtful, articulate and engaging but more importantly always ready to assist in understanding the context of the session and provides real world examples with which you can relate. Would highly recommend Simon either for a speaker slot or if you or your staff are looking for coaching. Less

Having known Simon for almost 5 yrs, initially as a patient and veteran ( two emergency services and army) diagnosed with CPTSD. After several attempts at treatment with 4 other organisations all of which failed miserably to understand let alone treat me. Simon really understood and his knowledge and down to earth approach worked wonders. He worked with me for almost three years and I can say completely successfully. As a public speaker and author he brings a wealth of experience and training of situations from daily life and service in UK SpecialForces. His story is fascinating and can hold an audience captured by his story, common sense approach and humour. I can not recommend Simon enough. Less

Having known simon for a number of years I can say without any level of prejudice what a honest and genuine character he is. He has developed a wealth of knowledge and experience. Combined with a phenomenal set of skills to help people deal with mental health issues, as well as support for, and developing coherent strategies for dealing with these issues on a daily basis. Less

Simon is an authentic leader. A humble warrior, academic, coach, and curator. I fully endorse Simon as a partner for any team looking to build grit and belief. Less

Simon is a truly humble individual that has operated at the very top of his field for decades in some of the harshest most brutal and unforgiving environments on the planet. The insights and guidance he has to share are invaluable, truly inspirational and life changing to anyone going through hard times, needing to develop effective strategies for building resilience and those that wish to perform at the highest level in any field. Less

Si, was there for me when I was in a dark place and with his experience he helped to bring me back to the light. To realise that life is precious, and we can move from the dark to light, it’s a long journey, but with Si’s mentoring and coaching the light gets brighter. I continue to listen to his inspirational short video clips/blogs and thank him for his help. I highly recommend Si and his methodology, his caring approach and positive outlook on life. Many Thanks Si… Less

I had the privilege of attending coaching sessions with Simon. The coaching sessions were insightful, thought-provoking, and truly transformational. Simon's ability to provide tailored guidance and support was outstanding, the session was fun, engaging, and very interactive. Additionally, Simon's guidance and expertise were truly inspiring and motivational. I highly recommend Simon to anyone seeking top-notch coaching and guidance on improving workforce performance, safety leadership, and communication. Less

I was very impressed with Simon's professional approach. Simon has a calm and relaxed manner but is meticulous with his investigation and fact finding. I found him to be an excellent podcast host. Less

I had the pleasure of working with Simon in the Royal Marines. A thoroughly professional individual and a great oppo. Years later our paths crossed again on social media and after talking I finally let Simon in on my mental health issues. I can honestly say with his guidance, gentle calm demeanour and listening to me I would not be here today. We have kept in touch ever since and he has provided me with the tools to cope with my issues and is only a phone call away if needed. Highly recommend his services and guidance. Less

I would like to to take the time to thank Simon on his coaching and public speaking, his personal skills over the years has gave me more confidence and the way to approach certain situations, where in the past I wouldn't be able to. Keep up the good work. Less

Simon has worked with me through coaching and teaching me aspects of suicide prevention, EMDR, neurolinguistic programming and guided me through my learning difficulties and ADHD diagnosis. He has always been professional and friendly in his approach and has made me feel supported and safe in all aspects of our interactions. Can’t recommend him more professionally and as an educator Less

I have both read Simons book and made use of his coaching services and now consider myself fortunate to count him as a friend. Simon is a measured, temperate & insightful character. He brings a great deal of life experience, across a number of domains; to bear in his excellent coaching service. His ability to actively listen and really engage with my perspective helped open my eyes to what I actually needed to do to achieve my objectives. Simons book is also very impressive. A box of tools, tips and techniques for the layman, to help us respond to a loved one in crisis. With the pressure on mental health services these days, I strongly recommend anyone worried about how they can help a loved one in distress, buying Simons book. Thanks for all the hard work over the past ten years Simon, keep it up Royal. Less

I recently had the opportunity to work with Simon, an outstanding coach, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. The coaching sessions were transformational, and here's why: Firstly, Simons unique approach was highly personalized. Right from the initial consultation, he took the time to understand my goals, challenges, and unique circumstances. This tailored approach ensured that every session was focused and relevant to my needs. Secondly, Simon demonstrated exceptional expertise and insight. He was not just knowledgeable in his field but also had a deep understanding of human behavior and personal development. This expertise translated into practical strategies and tools that I could implement immediately. Furthermore, Simon was an excellent listener and communicator. He created a safe and supportive environment where I felt comfortable sharing my thoughts and concerns. This open dialogue was instrumental in identifying barriers and developing effective solutions. What truly sets Simon apart is the tangible results. Through Simons guidance, I was able to make significant progress towards my goals. I gained clarity, improved my decision-making skills, and developed a new perspective on challenges. Overall, I highly recommend Simon to anyone seeking personal or professional growth. The combination of personalized attention, expertise, and tangible results makes it an invaluable investment in self-improvement. Less

The Immediate Care Process - Professional Course I opted to take this course, initially, to make me a better coach. I am a Strength & Movement coach and a Mindset Guide and I am open to avenues that help me on those paths. Having known Simon for decades, I knew this would not be a pointless exercise and that I would likely be challenged, which I have been! I started the course expecting to learn his Self Regulation Techniques (which I already practise and stand by) and elements of psychology which would add to my depth as a Mindset Guide. I expected to learn some deeper content that probably would not be readily taught elsewhere on other courses which pass people just for paying. What I ended up getting was an in depth education about myself and my own blocks and false perceptions which were handed to me on a silver plate! It is indeed true that you can only truly help others when you are willing to walk the path before them and do the work that you are going to ask them to do. There are no shortcuts on this one. Anyone can call themselves a coach but only people who have actually walked the path will go the distance. I would say this course is for those who intend on walking the path and not just saying they have. I did not expect to have to dig so deep into areas of my own self that I had successfully avoided for a very long time. This has challenged me and at times been quite emotional. I don’t share this to put anyone off. I share this to remind others that to help others we have to have helped ourselves. Otherwise we will only ever get so far with people before we stop getting through to them because of our own blocks getting in the way. I am coming out of this course with a far better understanding of myself and of the behaviours I see in others from a psychological perspective and not just a mindset perspective. This allows me to see people with a wider field of vision and appreciate that none of us know everything or have all of the answers. Less

LIFE CHANGING! As someone who has dealt with depression and anxiety for longer than I care to remember, I cannot overstate how much these simple techniques have changed my life for the better. After being medicated on and off for a very long time I had pretty much accepted that what I was experiencing was outwith my own control and had accepted defeat on that one. I was told a long time ago that my brain was now “hardwired differently” and this was my life. Immovable. Non negotiable. When you hear this from doctors you tend to believe them. Well, I did anyway. Simon stepped in when I was in a black hole and taught me these techniques in about an hour. That was how long it took to show me that I was not broken and could actually feel better fast. He asked me to practise them 3 times a day for 30 days to allow them to really sink in. I did that. And I am still practising them daily because they are that effective and are now a tool I can use whenever things start to feel weird. Self regulation for me is self empowerment. The ability to take control of a situation or feelings that would previously have knocked me sideways for days or even weeks. That is priceless. Less