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Testimonials"Ten years in business and I wish I had known what I know now...thanks to Calvin Sandford from ActionCOACH.Over the past year with Calvin's Guidance we have made serious changes and it hasnt been easy.We have had to make some tough decisions ..but the write ones and have learnt so much and have become so much smarter and the results are happening.I would suggest to anyone who has a business and hasnt had any business training that a coach is an asset you cannot afford to be without.I wish we had got involved with Calvin alot sooner as we would have saved a lot of time and money and we would have had alot less stress in our lives.To be invoved with Calvin and ActionCOACH is by far the best thing we have ever done in Business" Robin Bennett Director Dateline Imports Ltd "Calvin is an excellent business coach with a wealth of experience and success. He is skilled, experienced, mature and comes to coaching with extensive business and corporate experienced up to General Management level. Calvin is very well thought of by clients, peers and the business community in general and proved his superior skills by earning the sought after Action Coach Award for the “Global Coach with Most Consistant Results for the year 2005”. Calvin is also a great guy and I am more than happy to recommend him as a business coach for any business owner looking to take their business to the next level."
3rd December 2007
Michael Whybro
Managing Director
SOS Recuitment Ltd
Working with you as a business coach gave us confidence and direction when we first acquired our new business. Over the initial months there was a huge amount for us to learn. Meeting with you weekly helped keep us focused on what was important. We are convinced that having everything systemised is the most efficient way to run a business and with your help we are making this happen. Roy Timperley and Lynda Baldwin (Directors: Erosion Control Co Ltd) Calvin's coaching has been valuable in order for me to refine my approach to what my business is about (ie. vision and mission) and how I hope to achieve this. Although we met our financial growth targets, I feel that it should be viewed more as a long term investment than a short term one. A number of strategies are yet to be implemented. Personally, I have appreciated the professionalism that Calvin has shown and his willingness to listen first before making recommendations.I believe with Calvin's help we met all our goals for the year. We improved our turnover,marketed a new service within the practice, and I have reduced my hours. I feel that Calvin’s contribution has helped to consolidate our position and the real return will be over the next 5 years as we build relationships with schools, local GP’s and our existing customers to implement our mission of being a referral based practice on Auckland’s North Shore. Stuart Warren North Shore Optometrists "Please accept this old fashioned "thank you letter" with the sincerity that it was written. Calvin. you presented a powerful presentation on Friday. Your relaxed delivery provided the perfect platform for the team alignment. Tracey and I have received numerous positive comments about the session the most common being "can we do this again -soon"? The Performance.net culture has been elevated to a new height whereby all acknowledge that they are both accountable and celebrated. I am confident that our tutor network will let the seven absent tutors know what they missed on Friday, absenteeism on such occasions will soon be a thing of the past. We have all been equipped with some powerful tools to perform at our best for the Perfomrance.net and in life itself" Calvin has had a defining influence upon the Perfomance.net and in such a brief duration of time. On a personal level Tracey and I feel as though our batteries are recharged fornightly and really look forward to your visits. Michael Stretton. B.A., T.T.C., Dip. Techg. Managing Director. Performance Net I met Calvin in mid 2006 after having his services recommended to me by an accountant who was also using his coaching service. I was looking to organise and systemise my business to improve profitability and generally progress with the business. I had heard of Action Coaching as a friend at the time was also using an Action coach, however once meeting Calvin it was evident he had much to offer, from our initial goal setting meetings to analyzing sales and key business ratios. Calvin has educated me greatly from the art of budgeting to calculating the break even point of a marketing campaign. Calvin's approach is genuine, encouraging & enthusiastic and he is a great sounding board for discussing goals and ideas for progression. I have no hesitation in recommending Calvin to anyone who is looking to progress and succeed in their endeavours. Peter Dunne. Managing Director. Precise Personnel May 2009
To whom it may concern. IFM engaged Calvin Sandford from March 2007 through to May 2009 as a business coach using the “Action Coaching” system. The “Action Coaching” system is a tried and true set of systems for dealing with all areas of business development. It’s used worldwide. It’s IFM’s opinion that there are few better, such well tested systems available.
Combine this with Calvin Sandford and you have a winning combination. Calvin was a wealth of business experience, and easy going demeanour, and a genuine desire to help your business progress. We have found Calvin to be invaluable, and would highly recommend his services to others.
Your’s Sincerely
Philip D’Ath
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