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Client Feedback

“Anni has recently supported me as a coach in my transition to 2 new roles – one as a Director and another into a new organisation. She has listened with curiosity and supported me to identify the things to work on that have enhanced my impact and confidence as a leader.

I have really valued Anni’s insights into our relationships at work– exploring how we build and deepen our relationships to open out opportunities across our teams and those that we work with every day to create new possibilities – it is so powerful. I have appreciated the time with Anni to create space to think about my own leadership journey that continues.”

- Sara Ace, HR Director for CFO, SOLS and Central Partnering Team HM Revenue and Customs

Client Feedback

“What a smashing day! I am really pleased how balanced the group felt. Thank you for your excellent facilitation and leadership.”

- Geraldine Newton-Cross, Commercial Director, Catapult Energy Systems

Client Feedback

“Partnering with Anni has been immensely rewarding. Her understanding of human dynamics, combined with exceptional communication skills, fosters meaningful conversations that lead to positive insights.

I found great value in our discussions, which delved into my past experiences and future goals, helping me refine my self-perception and core values. Anni’s approach ensured these interactions were personally relevant and beneficial to my development as a leader and professional. Moreover, she imparted wisdom that has practical applications in various settings, aimed at achieving impact and fulfilment.

Her expertise has influenced the way I listen and engage, and our collaboration has led to positive, lasting changes in my professional and personal lives.”

- Vaughan Atton, Global Leader, Treasury, Financial Markets

Client Feedback

“What sets Anni apart is not just her knowledge, but the dynamic and engaging way she imparts it. Her energy is infectious, making her adept at connecting with groups of any size. Remarkably, she does so with humility, kindness, and genuine care. Anni is not just a leader herself; she is an expert in developing others. Her commitment to cultivating leadership skills in individuals is truly commendable.

I am writing this appreciation review for Anni with utmost enthusiasm, having experienced several leadership sessions facilitated by her across various staff groups within our organisation.

If you are seeking a guide who combines expertise with genuine care for your leadership journey, Anni Townend is an exceptional choice.”

-Mitchell James, Head of Learning, Development and Quality Assurance, HM Inspectorate of Probation

Client Feedback

“Can I just say how much I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. I’ve had plenty of feedback from people saying what a positive impact it has had on them. Even this morning one person said, ‘That type of thing I usually avoid but once I started talking it had quite a massive effect on me.

From a personal point of view, it has given me a vocabulary and a process in which I can discuss leadership and development in a much more accessible way. I used to come out in a rash when I heard the word ‘strategic’ but now have a framework with Future Engage Deliver that demystifies all of that.”

- Martin Cunningham, HM Inspector

Client Feedback

“Anni has a great intellectual and emotional capacity. Our time together has helped me express and interrogate what is important and meaningful to me.

Much of what I already knew about myself is now better articulated and our interactions have also inspired me and helped me to focus on thought leadership and finding appropriate means of extending my influence. Conversation is a valuable art.”

- Guy McQueen, Director

Client Feedback

“Thank you again for this morning’s session – and for leading the whole programme. It has been another great success!

I appreciate your honesty and transparency throughout – it sets the scene for deep, honest conversations. Each workshop has been a joy to attend and has given us all an opportunity to connect with each other.”

- Debra Russell, Group HR Director, Bluefield Services

Client Feedback

“Anni and I met on the Marketing Leaders Programme. I instantly warmed to her kindness, calmness, and credibility as a facilitator.

This was the start of a two year coaching relationship with Anni. I set out on this journey feeling a little lost in my leadership. Throughout the following two years, Anni helped me find out more about myself, where my strengths lie, and ultimately to focus on what direction I wanted to go in. Initially, the coaching conversations were in person and then, when the pandemic arrived, we switched to virtual walk & talks.”

- Iain Agnew, Head of Marketing Permissions Strategy, NatWest

Client Feedback

“Thank you, Anni Townend, for an inspiring series on Leadership.

I really enjoyed our energising and engaging sessions, and love that we've taken away so many tools to use in the future with a common language to discuss leadership challenges. Thank you!”

- Jenny Dickson, Partner and Chair Morton Fraser

Client Feedback

“Thanks for all your work with us over the past months.

Your course was easily the best leadership course I have been on over the years - and that's down to how engaging you are. I also think the timing was perfect in terms of coming out of Covid. Thank you”

-Amy Entwistle, Scottish Commercial Property Expert, Morton Fraser

Client Feedback

“Anni has been working with my senior leadership team over the last nine months as we have built a new team, grown our collective leadership, and matured our shared vision and priorities.

Her sensitive, inquisitive, but also very dynamic, approach has really helped the team to grow our relationships and trust, and the group coaching is always a priority for us all. I am very grateful to have found a coach that aligns so well to our core values of openness, honesty, integrity, and kindness.”

- Director Senior Civil Service

Client Feedback

“I was very fortunate to be on Anni’s cohort of Wood Mackenzie’s Future-Engage-Deliver Leadership workshops in 2017.

Anni led by example in a clear way as she coached our group of senior leaders through the FED program. She impressed me as a walking demonstration of authentic leadership herself. She has a very warm, welcoming, and genuine approach.”

- Hind Farag, Energy Advisory & Analytics Leader

Client Feedback

“Anni has been helping and supporting Wood Mackenzie over the last year as we develop our leadership skills across our entire organisation.

She has successfully led a series of workshops as we seek to enrol people to reach their leadership potential. Anni helped us articulate the desired future state of our business and used various tools and techniques to effectively engage our people on the journey so that we can successfully deliver. The feedback has been universally positive, with colleagues feeling motivated and inspired to become the leaders we all know and want them to be.”

- Neal Anderson, Former President, Wood Mackenzie

Client Feedback

“I have been collaborating with Anni to shape and design leadership and culture interventions which support and drive organisational ambitions for about five years now.

Each time the results have been very positive and have surpassed my expectations (and the organisations’) around what was possible to achieve. On a personal level, working with Anni is a truly engaging, insightful, positively challenging and thoroughly fun process.

Anni is my ‘go to’ expert for all matters leadership and culture, and I recommend her to everyone who wants to get leaders working better together to achieve the very best results for their organisation.”

- Martin Glover, HR Director, Morton Fraser LLP