Rob Knowles
D Style (Doer)
People development at individual, team and organisational level
I have a fundamental belief that every person has the capacity live in a positive way that improves themselves, their families and the society they live – in short – thrive rather than merely exist.
How can I help you?
There are multiple reasons why people may not be the best that they can be. I have encountered may instances of where individuals, teams and organisation experience frustration due not recognising the challenges or how to address them.
Working together we will identify and address and either eliminate or introduce behaviours and culture in which everyone can thrive.
How I work:
Working with you, whether at individual team or organisational level I will bring 40+ years of well developed and tested people development skills, including (but limited to)
• Listening & Understanding
• Clarifying & Challenging
• Enabling Accountability
Interesting facts about me:
• I am an avid England RUFC fan with love for cryptic crosswords and an eclectic taste in music.
• I participated in the 4 day 400 km fundraising Royal British Legion cycle event Pedal to Paris (from London).
I brought Rob into our team during lockdown after we had identified a need to coach our leaders to be better coaches – which is exactly what he did. He has been working with us ever since. Rob has delivered training courses, one to one and group coaching. He has worked with senior leaders and middle managers as well as getting involved in some specific personal development work. I have consistently appreciated his insight and tenacity, along with his calm and confident nature. Drawing from his military service, private sector work and charity work gives Rob a wealth of lived experience to share, draw upon and inform working solutions. Rob has become a friend of the business and his genuine interest in what we do and our people only helps further inform his effectiveness.
I’ve been fortunate enough to receive leadership coaching from Rob over the past few months. When I think back to where I was this time last year, the difference is night and day. The biggest selling point, in my opinion, is Rob’s style of delivery that encourages people to challenge their ways of thinking in order to achieve real growth as managers.
If you have tried out some other management courses in the past but find them to be a little dry and like you were being lectured to, then I would encourage you to give this a go for a much more engaging experience.
