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David is clearly a ‘natural. He is an instinctive and skillful listener, with a calm friendly manner, that enables him to connect quickly and understand what is really going on. Whilst having an infectious sense of humour, he is never fearful of pushing into a potentially tricky area, if he thinks it raises an issue that needs exploring or clarifying. The time I spent with David was invaluable as I reassessed my goals and priorities and put in place a new way of working. The best coaching is so often about getting that balance right between empathy and challenge. That’s why David is a great coach to whom I am very grateful.

I believe that everyone can benefit from David’s expertise and guidance. Our sessions were extremely comfortable, and he guided the discussions towards the most prescient areas. I came away focused and invigorated to put into action the main goals. I couldn’t recommend him more highly.

When I first spoke to David I was treading water career-wise, unsure of which path to take next. Within 6 months I had a new motivation, a new energy, and I had been promoted to management. David’s coaching focused on discovering my strengths and then listening intently to my complicated mess of mixed thoughts before sculpting out a credible plan of action. David has an ability to cut through complexity like a surgeon with a scalpel, together we turned my mess of ideas into a coherent career plan which lead to my being promoted.

David is a focused Business Coach who is able to connect quickly, and sort the wheat from the chaff in terms of helping one set and achieve career goals. David has a relaxed style, a good sense of humour and a gentle but direct way of digging in to the tricky areas that need exploring, cleverly balancing empathy and challenge.

I spent many years working with David – first as his associate, and ultimately as his partner. His empathy and patience, combined with a vision and rigour to his work, mark him out as a world-class coach and manager of people.  There are few other people who have had such a significant impact on my personal and professional development.

I enjoyed working with David so much that it did not feel like work. His guidance was never strong but always lead me down the path I needed to go. I cannot recommend David as a business advisor any more highly, he will not only help with expert guidance but it will be a Pleasure too. 

David is an exceptional legal professional and possesses commercial gravitas, exceptional industry knowledge and excellent communication skills. David was instrumental in helping to integrate my new business into RPC and became a confidant and coach for me during my time at RPC. David is held in high esteem by his colleagues and his clients and was the main driver and inspiration behind the growth of RPC’s Commercial Insurance practice.

Working with David was fantastic, we’ve had two session so far and I plan to have in the new year. After our initial session I instantly noticed a change in my mindset and approach. David really spends time listening and understanding the issues you are facing and responds with measured sound practical advice. We started the process with identify my strengths & weaknesses, through his expertise and experience he help me clarify and untangles my thought processes. And then to outline a plan of action through a strategic approach. I will be continuing to work David over the future. It’s almost like therapy for business owners, as David provides a safe space to air thoughts and concerns. As well as focusing on mindset David provides knowledgeable advice on day to day practical issues my business faces. I would most definitely recommend David Webster as business mentor.

Your actions as client relationship partner at RPC have been hugely beneficial to the relationship between your firm and our business. All too often law firms do not have client relationship partners or, if they do, the title is a misnomer. You, on the other hand, have put significant time and effort into understanding our business and our requirements from a legal risk management perspective and attempting at all times to mobilise your colleagues to provide that service. Your responses are timely and on point.

In addition, you led your team’s presentation in relation to our review of external law firm services. Your firm was by far the best prepared and had clearly listened to what we require. On the basis that you took a proactive lead …in coming in to talk to me about what it was we required and how we would like to be presented to, you clearly went above and beyond how other law firms deal with this type of event and the results were very clear at the presentation. You were sensible, pragmatic and honest and again this set you apart from other law firms. You aligned your resources to our requirements very well and, at the end of the meeting, took responsibility for further actions. All in all, you have made a significant difference to the relationship between our respective organisations.

He is quick to help articulate the issues and options. Although he does not provide the actual solution to the issue, the very act of facilitating a transparent and non-threatening dialogue is in itself enlightening, liberating and hugely productive in equal measure. Being coached by David is an enjoyable and liberating experience and I would have no hesitation in recommending him.