Testimonials

At Stiller Hughes Group, we believe that our clients are our best advocates. The following are just some of the testimonials we have received. Please contact us for details of any of the following client cases.

Colin McCallum, Assistant Commissioner, Queensland Police Service, said:

The change in management style and thought processes of my district officers has been remarkable. Since the programme started I have needed to spend less time with each officer. They have embraced the changes with enthusiasm, which in turn has seen a resurgence of energy throughout the collective working environment of the region.

Louise Kovacs, National Sales Coach, Fuji Xerox Australia, said:

Using ASSET has greatly enhanced my ability to link workplace stressors with sales manager and team performance. Although Fuji Xerox had completed an Australia-wide engagement survey, ASSET provided specific details to help the sales managers understand the important links between what they do and the sales results for their team. Each manager was shown the direct impact they have on their team’s environment and how they can use coaching as a tool to improve team sales performance through improving the team environment.

Manager of the Health Services Branch at a state government agency, said:

This was the first survey of “Quality of Working Life” that we have undertaken, and the experience has been a very positive one. ASSET highlighted the key areas that needed attention in a cost-effective way, and Stiller Hughes Consulting provided the expert support we needed to get the most out of the audit process.

Chief Financial Officer at an Australian telecoms business, said:

Overall, the Finance Engagement Score rose for three consecutive years, employee attrition declined, and discretionary effort rose. The work paid for itself financially and in terms of happy motivated staff many times over. Individual coaching provided a way for my top performing direct reports to improve their effectiveness in managing their teams. It also gave them the space to personally develop in order to meet their own professional goals. We were able to keep our top people motivated and engaged, thus positively impacting their teams. This had a direct effect on finance goal achievement.

Simon Bligh, CFO, Sydney Airport Corporation, said:

Lyndal has coached me and key members of my finance team periodically for over 5 years in two companies. The wisdom, insights and approaches provided by Lyndal have led to noticeable change and performance improvements in my team. Personally, I find Lyndal provides an invaluable sounding board and has greatly assisted me in developing and executing strategies to further the goals of my own department and my personal capabilities as an executive.

Colin Anderson, Manager Workplace Wellbeing and Safety, Queensland Police Service, said:

The level of demand and enthusiasm for the 12-month change programme was overwhelmingly high. It really took me by surprise and is viewed as a success story. This is largely due to the executive leadership programme run by Lyndal Hughes, and her personal qualities, extensive experience across industries and her ability to relate and communicate at many levels.

Dr. Suzanne Smith, Senior Research Fellow, ANSTO, said:

When first deciding on an executive coach, I interviewed a number of people. Lyndal struck me as direct, well organised and able to help me deliver tangible outcomes. During the past year, Lyndal has been invaluable. We focused on the areas that would produce the greatest results. I liked her practical approach and style, which was continually backed by meaningful models and research. 360-degree feedback revealed significant positive changes in my behaviour over this period. This is vital for positioning me for further career progression.

Sharon Williams, Manager, said:

Ellie's coaching has assisted me to gain many insights into my life and helped me to successfully achieve positive outcomes in a number of areas. Ellie's coaching style is supportive and empowering whilst also challenging at just the right level. I would highly recommend Ellie as a coach to anyone who would like to implement positive changes in their life.

Course participant feedback, Leadership Programme:

Cheryl was a great presenter... covered the format and retained my interest for the whole 3 days, not even 1 little nap. An inspiration to work and life.

Very engaging workshop with a great facilitator.

Fantastic, worth every minute. I’m delivering my elevator speech tomorrow. Cheryl was friendly yet professional and very supportive.

Excellent workshop, inspiring. Cheryl is a great presenter, measured, responsive, encouraging, and context appropriate. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole thing and certainly learnt heaps, both about self and also about being a leader of quality. Thank you.