Testimonials – what they're saying!
“Why did you join the AC?”
“At the start of 2004, I decided that I wanted to make a significant contribution to the coaching profession. I felt that I had the time and resources to give back and I have a huge desire to see this profession and the coaches within it flourish. I choose the AC due to the inspirational leadership displayed by Katherine Tulpa, the Chair of the AC and her drive and determination to see professionalism, ethics and rigorous research form the profession. I see a growing association that truly represents the needs and aspirations of its growing membership.”
Samantha Collins
Director, The Edge - Leadership & Lifestyle Consulting
“Why did you join the AC?”
"The more I'm exposed to the AC, the more impressed I am. If the bywords for an outstanding coach are clarity, simplicity and reality, then they must also apply to the very best in professional associations. The AC is absolutely clear in its message for the industry; it provides a simple means of authenticating credentials and keeps the whole thing real by providing on going professional development for its members."
Martin Goodyer MAC TLC - The Life Coach
“Why did you join the AC?”
“The Association for Coaching's professionalism, energy, creativity and commitment are demonstrable in how they readily meet the exacting requirements of an emerging profession.”
Lynn Macwhinnie
“Why did you join the AC?”
People Plus Solutions have been involved in coaching for a number of years and we were keen to align ourselves with an organisation that would develop standards, raise awareness of the profession, in its many forms, and ensure best practice. The Association for Coaching achieves this and provides the structure necessary to promote coaching services more widely as well as the opportunity to keep us up to date with developments at home and internationally. It also has the added benefit of creating a fraternity of professional coaches to work and associate with. We were delighted be included as a Founding Organisation for the AC as we believe it makes a real difference and enhances the credibility of coaching as a profession.
Bill McDermott OBE, Director, Coaching Practice, People Plus Solutions Ltd, Founding Organisational Member of The Association for Coaching
“Why did you join the AC?”
“I joined the Association for Coaching because developing and supporting professional standards in our business is important to me. I also hoped to meet a wide range of coaching practitioners and to keep abreast of new ideas and best practice. I have not been disappointed!”
Eleri Sampson, Executive Coach
Sampson Rees Executive Coaching
“Why did you join the AC?”
"Although I was aware of various personal development methods, I wanted to build my knowledge and understanding of coaching. By joining the AC, I was encouraged to do just that. Within a few months I had researched the idea of co-coaching within the membership and I was soon organising and facilitating regular co-coaching forums. This allowed me to experience, first-hand a range of different coaching styles and I was able to compare and contrast these with my own approach. Soon after, other members expressed their interests in organising their own local groups and so I as able to support them in this. Now, as AC Co-Coaching Development Manager, I coordinate eight regional co-coaching forums and all this has contributed greatly in developing my coaching, facilitation and group-work skills."
Steve Talmage Dip Couns, AMAC
Reg Assoc - British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Assoc Member - Association for Coaching
“Why did you join the AC?”
“I joined The Association for Coaching as I believed it was time for me as a long standing professional in executive coaching, to commit to an organisation I felt had a professional interest in furthering the professional education and standards of coaches operating in Europe. I had hesitated in joining other bodies as I felt that they were not sufficiently focused on coaching in this part of the world, or I had concerns about the quality of the training, the personalities involved and the (lack of) ethics. I am happy to be a member of the Association for Coaching and I believe that it is the right vehicle for me to contribute to assisting with the development of coaching from an industry to a profession.”
Seán Weafer
Managing Director, First Coach International Ltd./The International College of Coaching and Mentoring
“Why did I join the AC?”
“I joined the Association for Coaching to continue developing my professional skills and have benefited from getting to know a wide range of coaches from a variety of backgrounds. I have found the workshops and co-coaching evenings of particular value and have recommended them to a number of friends. Katherine and her team are to be congratulated for all the work they have put in to develop the AC over the past two years and I am confident the forthcoming International Conference will exceed expectations.”
Janet Woollett
Executive Bridge – Corporate & Personal Coach
“Why did I join the AC?”
“I joined the AC as a founding member and have been delighted by the integrity of the organisation and the value it is providing both to the coaching world and industry. The events are superbly organised and well attended, by both coaches and executives, and I am looking forward to seeing in action the solid accreditation programme the organisation is putting together at present.”
Carol Wilson
MD Culture at Work
Certified Coach, Mentor, Trainer, Assessor; Hon VP Association For Coaching
“Why did I join the AC?”
“I joined the AC after meeting AC Chair, Katherine Tulpa, on several occasions and being inspired and encouraged by her vision and commitment to the AC. Katherine is passionate about growing the coaching industry by being better at what we do! That means higher standards of education, ongoing professional development, accreditation, accountability and alliances.
As a successful leadership coach, I have personal experience of how challenging it is to develop new clients and to spread the word around the true benefits of coaching. These efforts can all too easily be undermined by under trained and unprofessional coaches that give coaching a bad name.
The AC provides a global bar, which can be continually raised, to ensure that that member coaches are always at the leading edge of human development. This will ultimately give industry the positive experiences and confidence it needs to leverage the potential of coaching to deliver extraordinary results.”
Georgina Woudstra
Georgina Woudstra & Co.
Naked Leader Coaching Ltd & The Society of Dreams
“Why did you join the AC?”
I joined the Association for Coaching because I was impressed by their professional approach and their commitment to driving high standards for coaching in the UK, especially in the corporate market. I see the Association for Coaching quickly becoming a centre of excellence for the coaching industry.
Gabrielle Goddard
Founder - Claravia Ltd
“Why did I join the AC?”
“I believe the Association for Coaching provides industry with a professional body that can lead the way in setting standards and assisting & navigate the growing minefield of purchasing coaching. The Association is at the forefront of the coaching profession and its energy, professionalism and ability to move rapidly to meet the needs of the coaching industry is one of the reasons that I chose to join.”
Gladeana McMahon, Leading Personal Development and Executive Coach
and Co-Director of the Centre for Coaching
“Why did you join the AC?”
“I was introduced to the Association of Coaching by an existing member and attended one of the London evening sessions. I was very impressed by the professionalism of the organization and the quality of speakers and the structure of the evening. It was also wonderful to mix with like-minded people who had similar and different approaches. I enjoy new learning experiences. The sessions provided a wonderful opportunity to integrate and deepen my knowledge of new methods and techniques to assist me and my clients. I always look forward to the meetings and have made new friends. A special thank you to Katherine Tulpa who made me feel at “home”.”
Bryan Emden
The Emden Partnership
“What value do you see AC offering industry?”
“An immediacy in accessing resources; benchmarks for best practice in coaching; reputable professional coaches to facilitate individuals in creating healthy and sustainable growth in their organizations.”
Lynn Macwhinnie
“What value do you see AC offering industry?”
“Being a member of the Association for Coaching has not only given me the opportunity to learn from some excellent speakers, which has helped me to build my practice, but it is has also been invaluable in feeling part of a professional coaching community. As a non-profit organisation the Association for Coaching’s role in raising the profile of coaching within the business world is a support which we ascoaches dearly need.”
Soraya Shaw Springboard Coaching – Business Communications Coach
“What value do you see AC offering industry?”
“Being a collective and proactive voice in an emerging profession – one that is open and inclusive. To help provide clarity and communicate the value that Coaching can bring. To provide a vehicle to learn and support each other, while challenging enough to set a standard of excellence. To demonstrate that we apply what we learn, as a profession, so clients and others recognise its benefits. To provide a platform for cpd, while equally, one that inspires, evokes growth, and embraces a sense of community!”
Katherine Tulpa
Chair, Association for Coaching
Director, Urban Calm® Ltd. & Urban Coaching
