Testimonials

AEGON 

Aegon is one of the world's largest life insurance and pension companies and a strong provider of investment products. With headquarters in The Hague, the Netherlands, AEGON companies employ approximately 30,000 people worldwide. AEGON's businesses serve millions of customers in over twenty markets throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, with major operations in the United States, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. AEGON's common shares are listed on the stock exchanges of Amsterdam, London, New York and Tokyo. In addition, the company's stock is included in many major equity indices. Dean has worked closely with AEGON in their UK regional areas and is currently embarking on providing them with in-depth advice on how to gain the most from their structures and their staff throughout the United Kingdom with Dean’s “Breaking the Frame” approach.

JOHN COPSEY – AEGON REGIONAL MANAGER
WORKING WITH DEAN:


SHAUN MURPHY WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPION 2005 

In 2005, Shaun became the World Snooker Champion, and the first qualifier to win the title since 1979. His rise to the top of world snooker has been dramatic. Shaun turned Professional in 1997 at the age of 15. In 2000/01 Shaun was named a World Snooker Young Player of Distinction after clinching both the Amateur English Open and B&H Snooker Championship titles. Following this achievement, he was awarded the prestigious title of World Snooker Newcomer of the Year 2000/01. Shaun played in the World Snooker Championship for the first time in 2002, finally clinching the title in 2005. Shaun is now established as one of the main contenders within world snooker, whilst also being recognised as an inspirational and entertaining speaker who has both a lively and engaging style.

Shaun has made a rapid rise to the top of the world game, maintaining his position in the top ten whilst anticipating further success for many years to come.

SHAUN MURPHY – SNOOKER PLAYER 
ON WHAT IMPRESSED HIM ABOUT DEAN AND HIS WORK: 


DP ACCOUNTING LTD

DP Accounting is an accountancy practice, based in Chesterfield Derbyshire, and specialise in all areas of accountancy. This includes all areas in which businesses complying with financial regulations as well as expert advice on all financial topics and issues. DP Accountings working philosophy is to involve themselves closely with the people they work with in every area that they can help, that being either an individual or organisation, so that they can improve a businesses financial growth and performance, but also try and take the pressure of the everyday financial “red-tape” away, in order to allow their clients to use that time more efficiently. This includes reinvesting this time in their work, but also to allow them to have the lifestyle they desire outside of their work and take exactly what they want from their business. DP Accounting cares about its clients as individuals and how they and their business are able to grow effectively. 

DAVID POTTER – DP ACCOUNTING 
ON HOW ONE OF DEAN’S EVENTS GAVE HIM A NEW OUTLOOK ON HIS BUSINESS:


EBT MAINTENANCE LTD

EBT Maintenance supplies, installs and maintains telecommunication systems to small to medium sized businesses as well as provides solutions for organisations with problems in this area. They also provide the necessary equipment and the company is an authorised maintenance provider for the NEC Infrontia range of telecommunication products. The primary market consists of the dealer network for the NEC Infrontia products

STEVE HOGAN – EBT MAINTENANCE 
ON HOW DEAN'S BUSINESS ALIGNMENT PROGRAM HAS DRASTICALLY IMPROVED EBT’S PERFORMANCE AND RESULTS:


SUPAFIT KITCHEN & BEDROOMS LTD 

Supafit Kitchen & Bedrooms are a manufacturer and fitter of high quality bespoke kitchens and bedrooms, made to order for their customers within the midlands and north of England.

JAYNE BACKHOUSE – SUPAFIT KITCHENS AND BEDROOMS


OTHER TESTIMONIALS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

"Dean spent time with my team, delivering a goal focus and business planning workshop. He demonstrated a very good understanding of his subject, and was engaging and thought provoking. The feedback from my team was outstanding, and I know that several attendees took the learning and applied it with excellent results, I would recommend him as a business coach to any organisation."
Bernie Sporton, Regional Sales Director, ZURICH.

“When Dean explained to me how his Business Alignment Programme worked all I wanted to know was what he could do for me and my business let alone my clients”.
David Potter, DP Accounting

“I’ve attended many workshops and seminars over the years. The thing that made me take real notice of this one was Dean’s energy and enthusiasm and his presentation style”. 
Matthew Lee, Success Workshop delegate

"I attended Dean's pilot Success Workshop and my life changed as a result. I realised that I was stuck in a rut and not making the most of what I could be. Thanks to the Workshop I've pushed the boat out and progressed to Area Manager."
Lisa Whitworth, RBS

"I would like to thank you for the time you spared with my sales team. I wasn't fully sure if the Consultants would buy into what I was trying to achieve with your session but can confirm it was totally successful, they are all putting down their long term goals and sharing them with the Management!" Thank you once again for your assistance, it was excellent!
Tony Cottle, AEGON.

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