What They Say
what they Say
Here are some of the things that people have said about Colin and his work.
I have really enjoyed my conversations with Colin, again this has been invaluable to progressing my coaching. It is great to learn the academic and theory side of things but these sessions with Colin really help put it into practice. It has given me confidence and space to experiment with riders’ vulnerability. Colin suggested ways which I could frame these scenarios to help the riders be aware that it is part of helping them improve and I’m not just throwing them in the deep end. I feel more confident in my approach. It is now a curiosity to find the most effective way to help my riders the best way that I can. I have learnt so much through the whole level 4 process, which has greatly benefitted me, it has made me question lots of what I do, what the riders I work with want and need, and how that fits in a business model and my morals!
A significant turning point came during my first field visit in November 2022 with Colin Wilson. This visit was a revelation, shaking me out of my comfort zone and showing me that there was more to learn and achieve. The discussions during the visit were transformative; I did not anticipate how quickly three hours could pass in conversation. I remain indebted to my mentor for pushing me to write a holistic 360-degree self-development plan, a plan that has since guided my journey of growth and learning.
Colin is a person with many interests but yet very organised, goal oriented and systematic in approaching them. The section on "The Business Athletes" was very intriguing.
Fabulous job on the TV commentary once again Colin, it is a real pleasure working with you thanks. No matter what we throw your way, you always deal with it wonderfully! Hope you get some deserved rest, and in the madness, I forgot to congratulate you on your recent marriage! Good for you. Thanks again.
I found the whole experience so useful and the open and frank conversations gave me an insight into my coaching and how I can improve.
I feel I am aware of some of the reasons for my own behaviours, but talking through them with Colin was invaluable.
It was honest, kind and supportive. I felt you saw me for all the good bits and also what can improve. That’s why I’m going through the process so I’m very grateful to you. 😊. I feel I am aware of some of the reasons for my own behaviours, but talking through them with Colin was invaluable. Huge thank you for your time and effort; the whole process really has been extraordinary, and I’ve loved it!
Lovely to see you on Monday - looking so healthy and full of vitality. Thoroughly enjoyed your session, it has really focussed minds and themes that you introduced were evident in discussions through the next day’s sessions, so well done on pitching it at just the right level.
You’ve done an incredible job with all of this Colin. I very much hope that you get fully rewarded as people start to rave about it and start telling everyone they know to get signed up!
Thank you, this is 10x better because you’re involved.
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Just wanted to say I’m super proud of what we have done here and that prospectus is articulate and thoughtful and to the point, I think it’s an excellent representation of what we are about.
Just wanted to say thank you for helping me get all of this out in a structured and eloquent way. You’ve made a big difference, Col.
Just wanted to say thank you for helping me get all of this out in a structured and eloquent way. You’ve made a big difference, Col.
Your work is superb.
CW: In 2018 Anjali and Vivek Menon walked into Smash Table Tennis Club with Prithvi, aged 7. Now Prithvi is Northants County U19 Boys Champion, aged just 11 years. He has also recently beaten this year's U13 Schools Champion.
VM: Thank you Colin Wilson for all your guidance and encouragement throughout the years. I am so grateful to all Smash Table Tennis Kettering players and coaches who have been part of Prithvis journey.
VM: Thank you Colin Wilson for all your guidance and encouragement throughout the years. I am so grateful to all Smash Table Tennis Kettering players and coaches who have been part of Prithvis journey.
I feel very lucky to have been given you as my Coach Observer and very much value the discussions we have had. I would love to keep in touch and have further sessions with you.
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Wow, what a huge topic to condense into an hour! and what a brilliant exploration of EDI and what it means for us as coaches. Particularly enjoyed reflecting on how our personal values impact our coaching, whether working with people who are neurodiverse, people with disabilities, who are part of a minority group - or just different. Appreciated Colin bringing such a challenging topic and being so courageous in stimulating our thinking in an area difficult to navigate.
Workshop attendee
Presentation for Association for Coaching
Thank you so much for all your time, energy and fantastic teaching, and it’s been great for him to get that exposure to the best of sporting values.
Internationally Acclaimed Learning Expert and O.B.E.
Deciding to recommend Colin for this role is the most significant decision I have made as Chair of the Trust. After five years of negotiations and planning we were struggling to make further progress and the project had stalled. Colin is making it a success. We now have a 35-year lease and the Stadium is renamed. Colin is acting as CEO. Colin is an undoubted leader; a self-starter with excellent communications skills. Systematically deals with very complex issues, and in a calm and collected manner. He assimilated legal information and suggested solutions. Capable of dealing with a phenomenal workload. At the same time he has shown the ability to support others and motivate them to work as a team. He is very conscious of group dynamics. Colin is very approachable and sensitive to the needs of others. He is a natural coach of people and has helped to improve the performance of different members of the team, including my performance. Colin has gained the trust and respect of other stakeholders including council officials, elected members and funding organisations.
CW: Well done. Brilliant to hear...
CLIENT: Thank you, this means a lot. I have always admired your work and your commitment to understanding your craft.
Coaching ClientSept 2023 CLIENT: Thank you, this means a lot. I have always admired your work and your commitment to understanding your craft.
Thanks so much for todays session. I needed that: I’m floating upwards as we speak!
Professional Executive Coach/Facilitator working at Board level in EU hospitality sectorJuly 2023
Thanks so much for todays session. I needed that: I’m floating upwards as we speak!
Professional Executive Coach/Facilitator working at Board level in EU hospitality sectorJuly 2023
Thanks for today Colin.
Proper helped discussing it with you and offloading, and having us find brilliant solution.
Premier League Football Club, Head of CoachingJuly 2023
Not only is @ColinWilson62 a brilliant commentator, he's also an exceptional coach; we're very lucky our son got the opportunity to work with him. @smashtabletenni
David Bartram OBE, award-winning SEN educationalistMay 2023
Your advice as always was invaluable. I was nervous going in but once I walked through the door I was fine. I even engaged with the two directors (one being the CEO) – no problems at all. Another hurdle I have got over.
Senior ManagerMarch 2023
Thanks all 🙏🏻 from bottom of my heart especially Colin, Henry, Adam & Alex 😭😭🏓🏓 Prithvi is really blessed and grateful that you all are there for him in the form of angels in his life journey to help and guide him to achieve this milestone and many more in his life journey!! As the saying “God can’t be with you all the time but he sends angels in form of you all”❤️❤️ Hence thanks once again all 🙏🏻🙏🏻🏓🏓 Long way to go still!!
Anjali Menon re Prithvi Menon age 10, selected for England Primary SchoolsFebruary 2023
Thank you very much for yesterday Colin it had a big impact on me personally and am grateful for the time we have together.
Premier League programme - Club Head of Coaching Tennis Club MemberJanuary 2023
I would be the first to recommend Colin’s supervision - it is wise, practical, grounded and flexible.
Phil Hayes, Founder at Management FuturesJanuary 2023
Best thing I've done since turning 60 was responding to your leaflet drop and joining Smash Table Tennis!
Smash Table Tennis Club MemberDecember 2022
You don't know how lovely it was to talk to you and put me at ease, (as always think I’m not doing enough 🤔) YOU are a legend, so thank you so much again.
Equestrian Level 4 Coaching course memberDecember 2022
Our session was enormously helpful…Hugely beneficial
Equestrian coach educator and mentorSeptember 2022
I had been hoping you were going to be appointed to mentor me for my L4 as you had done such a magnificent job at supporting and mentoring us all during this last two years. Still owe a lot to you for that ☺️
British Showjumping L3 CoachAugust 2022
Colin’s skilful coaching approach has helped me significantly raise my self-awareness as an individual. He combined his skilful questioning with the dropping of well-timed golden nuggets of wisdom. Colin’s support has helped me try to maximise my performance in all areas of my life. Without Colin’s support, I wouldn’t have developed my reputation and opportunities to progress within the industry I work in.
Head of Academy CoachingAugust 2022
A quick word to say thank you for what you bring to this planet. The rock stars, red top regulars and the reality TV bozos appear to have all but vanished. Leaving only the real people who make the difference.
National Sales Manager
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Please see attached my action plan given our consultation.
It was fascinating to read your observations on your visit to my work, especially the perception pre arrival and on arrival and how that made you feel.
I found the whole document really useful, observations on the coaching, and the use of language/tone and the elephant!
Thanks very much!
Paralympics Medallist and CoachJune 2022
Thank you very much for your help and support at the World Class Selection Trials. It was a great honour for us to have someone of your stature and experience to assist us.
World Class Potential ManagerOlympic sports governing body
I had a great time over the weekend with you: thoroughly enjoyed myself - ideas popping all over the place.
Course AttendeePerformance Support Team - Olympic Sport NGB
I just wanted to say thank you so much for the session yesterday. To give so generously was hugely appreciated. Personally, I thought it was an absolute masterclass.
David Bartram OBE, award-winning SEN educationalist
Congratulations on all your considerable work for us this year. I found it to be truly impressive.
Multi-Site Commercial Director (ret'd)responsible for £300m budget
It was exceptionally useful, I had a superb time!
Workshop attendeeSelf-leadership planning
I want to take the opportunity to thank you for all your advice and guidance that I have received from you over the last 18 months.
I can honestly say that it has improved my mindset as a coach and helped me develop skills that I never even knew I had. I feel I have met a lifetime friend and mentor who I can turn to in times of need. Thank you once again for just being brilliant.
EFL Football Championship Coach
Thanks for today Colin. Massive head clear out and worth every minute! It was great to see you and spend some time with you. Class job.
Head of CoachingPremier League Football
Fabulous coaching session; absolutely brilliant.
So much to take away and we look forward to building on your advice and guidance.
Thomas Heath, The Art of Explaininghttps://www.theartofexplaining.com So much to take away and we look forward to building on your advice and guidance.
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Colin has been a great addition to my personal coach development toolkit. His ability to get me to delve deeper into my thinking has re-shaped the way I view and act around the various subjects we discuss. The mix of knowledge, wisdom and insight he brings to our sessions has had a huge benefit to me and I look forward to working with him further.
Paul BensonHead of Academy Coaching Luton Town Football Club
Thank you very much for last night, I took so much away and am grateful for the time you spent with myself and the staff as it was another invaluable experience.
You have a brilliant way of delivering feedback so elegantly.
Premier League EHOC
Hi Colin, Thanks for everything, you are the BEST host ever! I had a great time in the UK due to you!
Workshop attendeeStress Management for Coaches
Just a short letter to thank you for a fantastic day at the recent conference you put together. Along with the fascinating research presented, the venue and catering facilities made the whole event first-class. Look forward to future events.
Conference Attendee
What a great workshop, certainly a success in my book. Can’t wait for the next one. Thanks again.
Conference Attendee
I have been playing and studying sports performance for over 40 years with national titles and yet I learned so much this week spending the week with you. Thank you.
Female sports championMulti-national champion
I have had many mentors over the years, all offering good advice, but Colin has a way of making you think out of the box and doesn’t just offer solutions but guidance on how and why you are doing or not doing certain things.
Head of CoachingPremier League Football
Thank you Colin – very genuinely, I found our discussion and your thoughts particularly helpful.
Head of Events, National BodyJune 2022
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Colin has been an excellent professional skills mentor for me. His insight, wealth of knowledge and commitment to my own personal development has been fascinating. Colin, carefully without judgement takes the time to observe and provoke meaningful conversations helping you develop a self-awareness of your strengths and areas for improvement and will take the time to discuss strategies to help you develop important strategic leadership skills which set you on a path for self-discovery. I could not recommend Colin highly enough.
Liam BloyeHead of Academy Schoolboy Coaching, Cambridge United FC
The last stragglers are just leaving your workshop after what has been viewed by most as a ground-breaking occasion.
Head of Performance Analysis, UK University
The session at Loughborough University was spot on, excellent presentation. I've actually taken to doing some of the basics on a regular basis now - see if it helps.
CPPD Manager
Just a short note to thank you for a fantastic workshop at the Reebok Stadium last week. As always it was very professional and well worth the time and investment. Meeting so many excellent coaches and consultants speaks volumes for the high regard people place on your seminars.
Performance Coach
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Thanks a lot. It has given me the impetus to make some simple yet significant changes.
Congratulations on being able to do such a good job and keep me completely focused for 2 hours on a skype line with jerky video!
Particularly powerful: Quick to pick up the main themes. Razor sharp in analysis yet kind in the way you intervened. You didn't let me get away with any self delusion or backsliding.
Congratulations on being able to do such a good job and keep me completely focused for 2 hours on a skype line with jerky video!
Particularly powerful: Quick to pick up the main themes. Razor sharp in analysis yet kind in the way you intervened. You didn't let me get away with any self delusion or backsliding.
Australian business consultancy
I can't believe how useful I have found the mentoring sessions. Colin has successfully opened up the mind of an older, jaded, cynical mentee (!) which has made me better at my job and given me a new enthusiasm to improve my practice.
I have had many mentors over the years, all offering good advice, but Colin has a way of making you think out of the box and doesn’t just offer solutions but guidance on how and why you are doing or not doing certain things.
Colin made it very easy to quickly build up rapport which I found essential in order for me to get the most out of my sessions. He has always been very helpful and approachable, with an outstanding knowledge, expertise and experience I also tapped into.
Colin's non-judgemental listening skills allowed me to open up to him enabling me to learn things about myself both professionally and personally. My sessions with him are always thought- provoking and somehow he has the knack of teasing out different strategies from me to use in my problem solving. Colin makes me realise that I have the “tools” to approach problems and find solutions in many different ways.
Colin made it very easy to quickly build up rapport which I found essential in order for me to get the most out of my sessions. He has always been very helpful and approachable, with an outstanding knowledge, expertise and experience I also tapped into.
Colin's non-judgemental listening skills allowed me to open up to him enabling me to learn things about myself both professionally and personally. My sessions with him are always thought- provoking and somehow he has the knack of teasing out different strategies from me to use in my problem solving. Colin makes me realise that I have the “tools” to approach problems and find solutions in many different ways.
Premier League
Head of Coaching
Congratulations on all your considerable work for us this year. I found it to be truly impressive.
Multi-Site Commercial Director (ret'd)
£300m budget
The last stragglers are just leaving your workshop after what has been viewed by most as a ground-breaking occasion.
Head of Performance Analysis, UK University
Just a short letter to thank you for a fantastic day at the recent conference you put together. Along with the fascinating research presented, the venue and catering facilities made the whole event first-class. Look forward to future events.
Conference Attendee
Thank you for the recent meeting which I found to be very interesting and productive. May I congratulate you on these workshops which are extremely helpful to me not only as a coach in my sport, but also in my development as a Sports Psychologist. Keep up the good work and I look forward to more of the same.
Sports Psychologist and Coach
I wanted to thank you on behalf of us all, for your hard work over the last 12 months. Everyone l have spoken to has commented on how lovely it was to work with you and what a great job you have done. You have certainly made my job much easier by guiding us. Our organisation has been fortunate to be able to benefit from such an experienced and valued colleague.
Senior National Manager
Major NGB
There are many people who have had a specific influence on me during the past 2.5 years, but none more so than Colin Wilson.
I would like to thank him publicly for being such a great friend and colleague.
I would like to thank him publicly for being such a great friend and colleague.
Colleague, National Charity
Congratulations Colin you have passed the Essay Assignment. This was an excellent depiction of a team coaching journey and reflected Colin’s understanding of a number of team coaching tools, techniques, and approaches which he mapped extremely well into his team coaching engagements. He evidences his understanding of how to integrate the learning from the different modules and how to create his own integrated framework in his team coaching practice. He has also evidenced that he has read and assimilated the written material in the handouts. He is reflective throughout this well-written essay and has shown how he has reflected on his own work with a team as the team coach, both individually and through using his learning group in the practicum. He has demonstrated what he has learned about himself during the journey and how he will now apply this learning with the teams he will work with in the future. Authenticity and humility shine through this work and there is a real sense of growth and confidence “I now feel able and willing to offer myself as a Team Coach with confidence, depth, and range to add to the team facilitation, training, consulting, and mentoring I have before.” Well done Colin and good luck in your journey.
Particularly powerful: Quick to pick up the main themes. Razor sharp in analysis yet kind in the way you intervened. You didn't let me get away with any self delusion or backsliding.
Particularly powerful: Quick to pick up the main themes. Razor sharp in analysis yet kind in the way you intervened. You didn't let me get away with any self delusion or backsliding.
Global Team Coaching Institute – Practitioner in Team Coaching, Assessor feedback business consultancy