What people say
This Is What People Say
“The development of our leaders is a key strategic priority for the organisation over the next few years. In UpReach we have found a partner who can use their expertise, particularly in leadership and coaching, and match this with a true understanding of our business, in order to deliver an excellent programme. The Leading with Emotional Intelligence course has been a great success with excellent feedback, and has definitely had a positive impact here at KCOM. We look forward to continuing our work with UpReach as we continue to develop our future talent.”
Leigh Hunt, HR Director, KCOM Group
“We engaged UpReach to support the newly assembled Leadership Team through a period of significant expansion. We needed more than the strategic plan, the team would have to provide the type of leadership that would only be possible through a deep understanding of the principles of leadership and their application in the service of the teams they would lead.
The effect on the organisation has been profound as the investment in these key individuals has improved their understanding of themselves and allowed them to lead in a way that enables high performance; the capability of the organisation has definitely improved as a result. The coaching programme was well founded, met our needs and has been well delivered; it has been one of the most cost effective investments we have made.”
Ian Harrison, M.D., ReportSource UK LLP
“2e2 looked to UpReach for help during a critical period of change for our organization. We were developing a suite of new messaging for our organization to drive our business forward and we wanted to devise the most effective forum through which we could communicate these new core messages to our sales teams, help them to assimilate the information as quickly as possible and, critically, feel involved and engaged in the process rather than feeling that messaging was being forced down their throats. After planning workshops with Waqar and team, we ran a series of highly interactive training days in partnership with UpReach. Although exhausting, the sessions proved to be highly effective, the feedback from our teams was fantastic and I consider that the investment has more than delivered a return. I would not hesitate to recommend UpReach.”
Nathan Marke, Chief Technology Officer, 2E2
“Leadership and change are somewhat ethereal subjects in business and when I first started working with Waqar I would find myself fretting if I could spare the time on them or if I should get back to more tangible work. After a meeting or workshops together I always concluded that the time spent was as productive as any other and that the focus in this area has to increase to ensure we continue to deliver results. UpReach have supported me in training, team building and coaching. They are open and honest, have deep knowledge and clearly targeted actions that will lead to tangible results. I will continue to work with Waqar and the team as they are the best in the market at what they do.”
Richard Ellis, UC Business Director, 2E2
“I employed the services of UpReach initially to assist with my own personal development, as a team leader, and to take some guidance on how to grow and develop the people in the company alongside the growth in our business. It has developed into a relationship where we now use the services of UpReach to run group days for the entire team and the benefits have been felt across the board. Being a small and flexible entity, we require very close adhesion between the team members, and the lessons learnt from the techniques employed by UpReach have helped us to develop as a team, and also given me better insight as a leader to carry the group and the business forward.”
Shravan Joshi, M.D., Bushco International
“Waqar has an excellent ability to combine directness with compassion and insight. As a coach, he brings thoughtful insight, warmth, humor, and a commitment to honest feedback to his clients. Waqar is as committed to his own growth as he is to supporting others’ growth. That level of transparency and candor engenders a natural trustworthiness that makes it easy for others to open up. The end result is that people can do the kind of work that creates positive change and impact in their workplaces and personal lives.”
Anna Pool, The Lore Institute
“Waqar lead me to the questions that would guide me on the path to discover my own answers. He has the innate ability to help people realise their own potential and presence. I was fortunate enough to have a year of discovering and challenging myself. The most important lesson that I’ve learned from Waqar is that we cannot take personal growth for granted. It is something we must all take on as a personal duty and privilege.”
Sheila Sarem, Account Executive, Cisco Systems
“Waqar has a gift for helping you to unlock answers hidden away within yourself, to give you the tools that can help you identify what it is that really motivates you, what it is you really love. I had a difficult decision to make: consulting Waqar helped me to see a clearer path through what had previously been a cloud of confusion and contradiction.”
Ignacio Saiz, Amnesty International
“To have coached with Waqar on a 6-day Transformational Leadership Programme was a huge privilege and inspiration. Waqar’s humility and remarkable ability to truly listen are immense. His balance of courage and consideration in the process of enlightening and guiding others means that he commands the respect and trust of people with great ease. Waqar’s very natural, relaxed and engaging manner greatly compliment the acute awareness that he demonstrates – both of himself and of others. His passion for people and his diligence to meeting the needs of those around him are remarkable, and his ability to sense, reflect upon and articulate his observations are what make his coaching and indeed, time in his company extraordinary.”
Annie Dicey, Lucca Leadership Trust