"I have just completed my practitioner training for Motivational Maps with Steve! Wow - enjoyable,rigorous, thorough and very professional - just what you would expect. Although hard work it was great fun and I am so motivated to build this into my business model. Great coach and easy to follow course. Thank you so much Steve - I've already started to promote the map side of the business."
— Lou Williams, Director, New Brand Experience, was with another company when working with Steve at Motivational Maps
"I recently attended a motivational session which Steve hosted for the FSB at Southampton
University. There was an audience of nearly 40 and the session was extremely well received. Steve has a great knowledge of his subject with practical and cost saving methods for all types of business."
— David Webb, was Steve's client
"Having attended thousands of business coaching workshops I thought I'd seen it all until Steve delivered his highly engaging and beneficial workshop on team motivation! The output was far beyond my expectations and engaged even the most challenging team members through to a first class result. I look forward to working a great deal more with Steve and genuinely would recommend him to any other business wishing to improve its team effectiveness."
— Chris Windust, Easy Tiles Ltd
"Having recently received Practioner training from Steve on Motivational Maps, I would thoroughly recommend Steve as a coach and trainer. I also would endorse the course for any one involved in managing/leading/consulting with teams. I have found it to be a valuable addition to my work and also understanding my own motivators has been truly enlightening! Steves style ensures that all participants are fully engaged in the whole workshop processes and the after workshop support has been faultless,"
— Diane Taylor, Account Manager, 360 Legal Group, was with another company when working
with Steve at Motivational Maps
"After I saw Steve giving a short punchy Motivational presentation, I asked him to give a talk to my networking group of around 40 small business owners. To say it went down a storm would be an understatement. Steve's style is engaging and fast-paced; he encourages participation, takes every
question in his stride and he is clearly very knowledgeable on the topic of motivation and wider business leadership. I hope to have the opportunity to work with Steve again and am pleased to recommend him as a business coach."
— Iain Begg, Director, IMB Consulting Ltd, was with another company when working with Steve at
Skills for Business
"I have worked in many organisations from public sector NHS, Charities to SME’s and major
International organisations. In each of these organisations I managed a team of people from 5 to 10 people. Every year during an annual review the staff would request a pay award even if they knew the company had not performed well. I always struggled to motivate them by other means then just financial rewards; this is because I did not fully understand what motivated each of these
individuals. That was until I learnt about Motivational Insights with Steve’s expert knowledge of the subject. I have now learnt about the nine different motivators for each individual; how this can affect
the whole team. Knowing the motivators I am now able to help the individuals to create an action plan to perform at their highest levels; not just come to work to earn a living but to help create and make a living all round them. Now the annual review process is not about financial rewards but I am asked ‘how can you help me to be motivated in other aspects of life and achieve my goals and
aspirations’. If you want to grow your business, manage your staff to perform at their peak, energise people around you then you need to learn about Motivation from Steve, his mastery of the subject is excellent, he makes it easy to understand and relates it back to situations and circumstances in
everyday work and life environment. I would recommend this course to anyone who has to manage a team of people."
— Imran Hussein, was Steve's client
"I really enjoyed working with Steve, he has a great way about him and is a fantastic coach and trainer. I'm really looking forward to our next coaching session and have told all my friends about him. An exceptional man. Thanks Steve"
— Tahani Sharief, Owner, Financial Freedom
Coaching, was with another company when working with Steve at Motivational Maps
"I met Steve at Catalyst when I attended 2 modules on business skills run by him for coaches-to-be.
He is a great speaker and motivator. Steve always makes sure that your expectations regarding the training are met and even exceeded. He inspires you to find what motivates and drives you. When you work with Steve you know for sure that he delivers what he’s promised. He shows what the word “professional” stands for."
— Inga Deksne, was Steve's client
"I attended a local FSB meeting and Steve was the speaker at the event.Steve's presentation on Motivation made me realise how motivation can work in so many different ways with the various personalties that are found in the work place. It was fascinating and I have spent time since trying to evaluate my position at work and what motivates me. He knew his subject and was well worth
listening to. Thanks Steve."
— Beth Webb, Owner, Sharron Brown Accountancy Services, was with another company when
working with Steve at Skills for Business
"I have recently worked with Steve using his motivational mapping tool. It has been very useful for me, providing fresh focus and drive to make significant changes in my business life."
— Stephen Blamire, Business Link Adviser, Business Link Hampshire IOW, was with another
company when working with Steve at Skills for Business
"The best motivator and wood-from-trees analyst I know. Everyone needs to spend an hour
(preferably more) with Steve; it'll prove to be one of the most enlightening, productive and
rewarding hours you'll ever spend."
— Louise Steel, Copywriter, The Prolific Pen, was with another company when working with Steve
at Performant Business Coaching
"I first met Steve at an FSB meeting where he was presenting a session on Business Strategy. He was truly exceptional, and head and shoulders above any other business coach I had met or seen.
As MD of The Vizzit Group I also knew straight away that he could add tremendous value to our
business and made a decision instantly to hire his services. We had our first strategy meeting with Steve a few months ago, and with his guidance have taken a series of key strategic actions/decisions that have placed The Vizzit Group in a very strong position for 2010. Why should you use him? There are a million and one reasons, but if you are a business owner and serious about developing value for your business, it will be the best investment you ever make
Richard Lock Managing Director The Vizzit Group"
— Richard Lock, was Steve's client
"Steve Jones is one of those unique business coaches that walks his talk. He says what he does and does what he says. Steve is a great presenter and has a talent for getting a result with his audience. Steve's work with Motivational Maps is outstanding and what he doesn't know about motivation isn't worth knowing. If your workforce is lacking that little something extra, then I would
suggest you get Steve in to motivate your team. On top of that he is a kind, sharing and generous man with the utmost integrity and will go out of his way to help anyone."
— Dr Ashley Lawrence, Chairman, Skills for Business Ltd., worked with Steve at Skills for
Business
"Steve delivered an excellent series of afternoon workshops to a diverse group of SME's during the back end of 2008 and into 2009. Having assisted in obtaining finance from Train to Gain, it was with real interest that I participated in these monthly workshops over the course of 6 months. A good
presenter with some great thoughts and ideas which kept the group engaged. Training has been
very important to me personally throughout my career at Dana and Nestlé. It was great to continue this now that I am working as an SME. Thanks Steve"
— Andrew Rowley, was Steve's client
"I would have no hesitation in recommending Steve. I have many 'coaches' of one type or another contact me. I have to say that out of all the coaches I have met, Steve is different, in that he understand the business entrepeneur mind set (because he is one!) and this reflects totally in the quality of his work and the change he makes to the individual's thinking and therefore business
performance. I admire Steve for being true to himself and what he offers business owners like
ourselves. He's certainly not a coach in the 'I've never run a business before...but listen to me anyway category'!! Trust him and he'll earn you his fee many times over!!"
— Peter Byrne, Employment Services Partnership Ltd was Steve's client
"Both from attending Steve's business strategy course and later meeting with him to discuss my
business Steve was very knowledgeable and supportive regarding the problems I faced and what decisions I had to make about my business. I would recommend Steve to anyone looking to revitalise their vision of where their business should be going."
— Paul Wragg, Focus Accounting Ltd was Steve's client
"The service Steve provides was a huge benefit to us. We were able to improve the way in which
we understand and manage our employees. This has resulted in improved working conditions for
our staff and greater productivity for the company"
— Tony Carter, IVA Watchdog Ltd was Steve's client
Steve Jones,
Managing Director, Skills for Business