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"On occasion, I feel the urge to call on the advice and counsel of Charles Helliwell, a sorcerer practicing commercial rationalism. It's always a pleasant experience and no sooner has Charles grasped the problem than he is setting about solving it for me with the sort of enthusiasm I've learned to expect of him. Charles certainly doesn't pull any punches when he delivers the solution and looks me directly in the eye, spelling out the white magic that I've been searching out for days. Over the years, Charles has become a great friend, a shoulder to cry on and an immense source of business wisdom, without which, I'd certainly be at a great disadvantage." Keith Potts, Managing Director, Jobsite Group 2010
"Although I have only known Charles for just under a year the help and assistance he has given me has been invaluable. Charles helped me understand and work through some complex issues which have helped me move on to a new fantastic role. By using a mix of standard tools and just listening and talking through issues Charles was able to offer sound practical advice. His ability to see what the real issue is and deliver the sound advice is a rare quality. Although the message may not be what you want to hear he delivers it in a way that works. All I can say is, if you are thinking of working with Charles you really should as you will gain so much." Tracy Norton, Director Finance Services, The Peabody Trust 2010
"I have known Charles for over 10 years and value him professionally and also as a friend. Early in 2009 I engaged Charles in a particularly challenging coaching programme, which involved him working with a number of Internationally renowned Key Opinion Leaders in the medical profession, in preparation for a major European conference. In order for Charles to be effective on this project he needed to fully engage with these people firstly over the telephone and then during the coaching workshops, such that he earned their respect and trust. This Charles achieved with his usual style and humour, such that the results were better than was originally expected. Charles brings a wealth of knowledge of Leadership and Management thinking, and experience from his working with many well known organisations. In addition, he adopts a common sense approach to the application of what is needed to be achieved. Finally, Charles is comfortable operating at Board Room level or with senior business professionals." Colin Smith, Managing Partner, Dexterity Solutions Ltd 2009
"Charles is an inspiring person to spend time with; he has the innate ability to cut straight through the 'fluff' and 'treacle' and focus on the important issues immediately and still deliver the hard messages with the right level of gravitas, charm and wit to make them heard by the right people. Whenever I need sound advice from a trusted source, Charles is the first person I call." Steve Sutton, Director, Protea Consulting Ltd 2008
"Charles helps me a lot when I need to get clarity at a personal level. He is not everyone's 'cup of tea', as he is direct,honest and transparent with his views and feedback,but he grounds me and on many occasions has been an inspiration to me when the woods and trees have become slightly blurred." Andrew Powell, Chief Operating Officer, COLT Telecom 2008
"From the first meeting, Charles bulit an instant rapport and trust in our one-to-one coaching situation. If you're looking for someone who will adopt a fluffy approach, then Charles is not for you - he will stretch your thinking and urge you to examine how your behaviour impacts on others. Although this doesn't always sit comfortably with everyone, if you want to raise your game, this is the man to help you do it !" Claire Sedge, HR Manager, ANM (A DMGT Company) 2006
"Charles is an exceptionally likeable individual who exudes confidence and charisma. I introduced Charles into our company to do some interpersonal research and profiling of our staff. He set forth with the objective with great gusto and proceeded to build up and indept analysis of all staff, their relationships and the profile of the whole team. This was instrumental in resolving internal conflict and better organising the team to achieve high productivity. Our performance has increased on the back of this work and Charles has our thanks and best wishes." William Berry, Joint Managing Director, Thomas Charles Ltd 2006
"I have known and worked with Charles for over 4 years using him in a personal and corporate capacity. His advice, while sometimes uncomfortable, is always to the point, relevant and useful. He is excellent on a one to one basis or in a group environment whether it be examining processes, delivering change or conducting training. I have no hesitation in recommending him to both large and small organisations to help executives examine the woods in their entirety when they have been overwhelmed by the trees. His tailored programmes deliver value for money and without a doubt provide a return on the investment made in him." Alasdair Goulden - Managing Director, Empower Communications 2004
"Working with Charles has helped me to re-discover my self-belief and self-confidence and enabled me to focus more effectively on those aspects of business which interest me the most. I am happy to recommend him highly." Lynn Hodges, Senior Business Manager, Equant 2004
"Charles runs a business looking at cultural change and related issues within growing or established businesses - a great complement to our innovation services. We have worked together on a number of occasions and I value his capability greatly." Jonathan Wood - Innovate South London 2004