Working with Daryl as my coach helped me enormously. Having worked as a journalist for 30 years, I was not short of confidence. But as a manager I was inexperienced, so Daryl helped give me the tools I needed to manage people at various stages in their careers. He also helped me to realise that good communication skills are vital to being an effective manager, probably in every walk of life. I also learned that where there is conflict at work between colleagues, or manager and team members, it is often caused by failure to communicate effectively. I consider myself lucky to have had Daryl as my coach, because of his approach: he gently guided me towards discovering the right path for myself. It was a most enlightening journey as I realised frequently that I knew all the solutions, if I could just have the confidence to communicate them better. As a result of my coaching sessions with Daryl I have been promoted to Senior Editor at CNN, and I attribute this in no small part to his coaching! Senior Editor I have been working with Daryl for more than two years. Our sessions have focused on my personal development and wellbeing, as well as helping me to tackle any work-related issues. A highlight of our work together was a day-long session when I was struggling in my previous role. We drew a mind map of the expectations placed on me, analysed my strengths, discussed my interests and future ambitions. It was a powerful session that has led to many realisations. As a result, I was able to restructure my role and my department, reduce stress levels, and position the company for sustainable growth and success. It has enabled me to create an environment that is in line with my personal values and goals, leading to increased job satisfaction. VP of Engineering