Mervin Straughan has been coaching managers and non-managers since 2002 from a diverse range of organisations –
recruitment to retail; charity to manufacturing. Here is what some of the clients have said:
"Mervin's approach helped me to clear my thoughts, identify my true path and walk down the path with a
new energy. "
Neil, manufacturing sector
"A truly inspirational person who has had complete confidence and faith in me when I’ve needed it most. He taught
me that things always happen when you really believe."
Michelle, not-for-profit sector
"Mervin's strapline should be 'Shaping Clarity'. In a chaotic year and not knowing what lay ahead, he helped me
to take control, decide on my destiny and plan so my dreams could become plans and my plans could become my life.
Visualising what I wanted to do means I’m now doing what I want to do. That’s the best feeling in the world."
Deborah, recruitment sector
"What a transformation, you just need someone to guide you in the right direction and motivate you. I used to sit
and cry about my empty lonely life, now I don't get time to even think as I am so busy enjoying myself. All you
have to do is take the advice, be positive and motivate yourself to change your life. Once you’ve done it you’ll
never look back. I love my life. I used to buy a lottery ticket every week but now I walk past the machines. You
can't buy happiness, it’s inside you."
Gill, manufacturing sector
"Mervin has been an informal mentor to me for the past two years. Through discussion, he brings me round to the
solutions which I kind of knew were there but couldn't really find. Whether it’s simply putting the smile back
on my face, resolving a seemingly impossible problem, or getting a new job, I have always been able to rely on
our discussions to result in a positive outcome."
Sarah, Higher Education Sector
"My coaching session was a life-changing experience. At the time, there were many big changes going on in my life
and my time with Mervin put them all into context and into a planned route to success. I set objectives in my
working day but, until my session with Mervin, I’d never thought of setting personal objectives. Now, I have
short term and long term goals, which is a great way to see your own achievements and celebrate success."
Craig, legal services sector
"One of the best decisions I made in my life was to ask Mervin to support me with goal setting and coaching.
Mervin has really empowered me to look at seemingly unconnected incidents which have contributed to my growth
and confidence both professionally and personally. I'm now bubbling with optimism about the future because
anything is possible."
Trish, not-for-profit sector
"Supporting my team with personal development is a key responsibility that I take very seriously. Mervin has
provided mentoring and coaching to a number of individuals in my team, and it has been wonderful to see the
results. Being able to see potential in people as a manager is one thing - seeing them realise this potential
beyond what they thought possible has been a dream."
Sarah, team leader, public and charity sectors
"Mervin has provided a much-needed clarity in my life that has already helped me sustain my learning and
development. The first seven years of my career have been a huge learning curve. My sessions with Mervin have
enabled me to slow down and look at the roots of my successes and, more importantly, understand the areas I
need to develop. As a result, I’ve been able to take stock while focus on what I want to achieve and how I’m
going to achieve it. "
Adam, IT sector
"Mervin has been a coach, confidant and business mentor for approximately nine months now and I still find
our conversations and meetings both invigorating and enlightening. I run my own small business and, over
the past few years, have faced a number of challenges both personally and professionally. It is great to
know there is someone there who can empathise with these challenges, as well as re-challenge my response to
them."
Paul, PR practitioner
"Having achieved one of my big dreams, travelling extensively in Asia, on returning home I found myself very
unsettled and unclear of what to do next with my life. Mervin's wonderful calm manner and clear questions
helped me gain clarity and a sense of direction both professionally and personally. I now have a two-year
plan which will take me to the next level in my career and help me stay focused on achieving my personal
goals. With Mervin’s invaluable support I was able to be realistic about what I want out of life and am
now on the path to achieving my goals."
Jo, charity sector
"Mervin reminded me to focus and provided me with a structure to think about my own goals and ambitions and
about the routes to achieving them. It was delivered with tremendous warmth and charm, in a supportive
environment, that meant I felt comfortable enough to truly challenge myself. My belief in myself and in
my ability to understand and then reach my goals has been re-kindled and reinforced by my session with
Mervin. It was invaluable."
Michelle, retail sector
"Mervin helped clarify my professional and personal goals when my work-life balance needed serious attention.
With Mervin's support, I found that self belief and a strong network are to be nurtured at every opportunity
and that it’s possible to succeed in business remaining true to yourself and your values. Kicked off by
conversations with Mervin, I sought promotion, moved to London, and am now planning a guilt-free career
break, including volunteer work, courses in yoga and massage, and travel to places I’ve always wished to see."
Julie, manufacturing sector
"Mervin believes that everyone has the ability to reach their full potential in life, and through his gentle,
focused and unobtrusive approach to coaching, he is able to help clients assimilate their values and clarify
their vision and direction. His strength lies in his ability to turn complexity and chaos into structure and
direction with ease and humour."
Julie, charity sector
"An excellent process for capturing all those ambitions flying round your mind, pinning them down and working
through them methodically. Well worth making a commitment."
Jeanine, not-for-profit sector