"A workshop that everyone would wish for. A small mixed group in combination with a charismatic, sympathetic and humorous workshop leader. The varied topics, interactive conversations and group tasks created a lively atmosphere. I can only recommend Gary to any company."

"I can only recommend the participation in this workshop to everyone. The program is varied and very interesting, it includes historical facts as well as psychological aspects including meditation exercises and communication training among the participants. Through the workshop I have become aware of the different self-perceptions that can be influenced with the smallest changes, and Gary's tips will surely help me in the future."

First of all, I would like to mention that the training with Gary has not only had a positive effect on dealing with and communicating with colleagues, but has in principle brought with it much food for thought and changes in my personal life. We work in a performance-oriented, sales environment and are used to working under pressure to generate sales. Of course, this leads sometimes to stress and one loses sight of one's own actions and those of ones colleagues. Gary has managed to show us in a humorous and positive way how each and every employee within the company contributes to optimising the working atmosphere and the mutual success. Through useful and easy-to-use techniques, Gary has taught us how to reflect on our own behaviour,  to stay calm and enable a more mindful approach. This is not only useful and helpful in our private lives but actively supports me in my professional life in order to deal better with difficult situations. I can give any company that wants to promote the internal atmosphere between employees an absolute recommendation for Gary. He is an impressive, positive person with a lot of life experience who has left strong impressions."

"Gary's training included extensive learning content. The training duration was 4 hours, but it never got boring - great training management!  Theory and practice alternated sensibly. Great practical examples made the training even more lively.
In any case recommendable!"

I can highly recommend Gary's workshop. He created a great atmosphere and found the perfect balance between technical and practical topics. This is the first workshop that I could and wanted to apply what I had learned directly. His topics concern not only the work and business aspects but also the private sector. For example, we are all concerned with work-life balance and know that this is important to us. Often we fail because of the implementation and the view on this topic. Gary manages to create a healthy and honest attitude to this and other topics. You not only get added value in your professional environment, but also in your private life. His way of bringing the topics to the participants is really impressive. One senses that he does not quote from books but lives what he has presented. It's great to see and feel what's possible with minimal changes or adjustments. A big thank you to Gary, because since then I have been able to bring about a very positive change in my work.

Gary came to our head office in Birmingham and presented to our senior management team. His style was very effective in refocusing our efforts to address the challenges our company faces. This is the very first time I have commissioned anyone to come and coach me and my staff. The experience was very useful and I can see from my staff, a great benefit for all that took part.

I highly recommend Gary Holland for the content of his workshops which is both technical and deals with the individual’s understanding of themselves, their environment and how to deal with colleagues to form a cohesive and successful team.

I would like to thank Gary for the great effort during our fantastic work shop that we had together. It was actually a great learning experience, especially in terms of leadership skills and techniques and I'm sure this will add great value to my day to day activities in terms of managing my team. I was impressed by the way that he created  a customized training for our workshop and covered topics which focused on the areas that I was looking to improve in. That gave a big advantage in terms of results comparing to any ready made training program.

Thanks again

“If there is anything a company really should invest in – its having Gary over for a full day workshop. I am in no doubt that his words, knowledge, experience and insights have enlightened us as a team, and also as individuals, on how to simply be better and happier people. I have experienced this session as a much needed wake-up call, when it comes to my own peace of mind. And peaceful individuals create less work-stress, ergo stronger results for the company in the end. Learning how to be less judgmental, how to be more accepting – yet never bowing for your own morals – finding this equilibrium is important. It’s beautiful and essential in keeping your mind and soul stress free. Thank you  - from the bottom of my heart.

Fully recommend! A great day spreading positivity throughout the team and a refreshing reminder of how we should treat each other along with the effects of projecting positive energy.

Gary’s teachings can change your mind set for the benefit of your everyday life and not just your working environment.

One of the most important things I learned from Gary is that people need to be understood, that´s the fundamental basis of working together as a team or working together with partners and clients. What we need to figure out how you can achieve a common direction again is social intelligence and emotional intelligence skills, and Gary is an absolute Expert in this field. It was a great team experience together with Gary to learn about each other, get closer together as a team and to understand how we function as human beings which can help us in day-to-day situations. The workshop and coaching session afterwards were eye opening ! Since this session results are going in the right direction and we have continuous improvement plans in place to make sure we continue that way. Gary, thank you very much for your support and I recommend anyone to contact him to understand how he potentially can help you with your challenges.

Gary helped me to prepare for an aptitude test in an assessment center that lasted several days. He prepared me for test procedures in which the social interaction of the individual applicants with each other was assessed. This was partly group discussions, lectures and personal interviews. Gary’s help was unbelievably valuable. He explained how the other applicants might act in the group and possible reactions I could implement. Furthermore, he helped me to find my position within the group so that my behavior didn't seem too dominant or too yielding. He not only focused on strategy, but also on posture, gestures, facial expressions and intonation. Gary also prepared me very well for the job interview. For example, he explained how to find strategically the right answer to direct, possibly unpleasant questions. I am incredibly grateful to Gary for his help. I was able to use what he had advised me and was able to assert myself successfully. I recommend Gary's coaching to anyone preparing for a job interview or even an aptitude test. The effectiveness of a few, simple tips is hard to understand and can, under certain circumstances, secure a job for everyone in their desired profession.

Like many companies globally, we completely shifted to home office in 2020, which had an impact on my team including myself and how we connect in the digital world – the ‘new normal’. The goals I set for myself were working towards a team that is closer to each other and building a platform of trust, which was even more important not seeing each other at the office. I was referred to Gary Holland at Irada to help me with the goals I set. Gary supported me over the time frame of two months with Management Consultancy, that was incredibly beneficial, and I could see the progress already after the first couple of sessions. What I appreciated the most, was the professional and highly personal approach, where I came prepared with situations that occurred previous week and spoke about possible solutions. Next to that, Gary shared theoretical information and presentations for me to study and put into action. The active listening and social intelligent communication sessions were a big part in the fast progression I made with my team. I can clearly see that my team has grown much closer together and a platform of trust is now built, where team spirit and an openness to learn about and from each other is at the centre.

I highly recommend Gary Holland at Irada if you need support in reaching your people management and business goals.

A valuable workshop from which I could take a lot away as an entrepreneur. Even though I have been self-employed for 27 years, I was still able to learn a lot from Gary Holland about appreciative communication with customers. How important it is to be understood, but also to want to understand the other person. And how much easier and simpler communication can be.
A workshop that was worthwhile and that I can recommend to every company.

Dear Gary,

I wanted to say thank you so much!!!

It was an inspiring, connecting and valuable business workshop for our #bleibSCHÖNinEschborn entrepreneur group.

Creating awareness for good communication and appreciative togetherness are not only important building blocks for our business, but also for us personally.

Super great, innovative day!
Gary Holland is for me one of the most sympathetic -empathetic people I know. The day of our coaching was very professional and informative. Gary addressed several topics that we could have talked about for days. So there was really something for everyone.
Since I am self-employed, it was especially important for me to address emotional intelligence and how it works. I've been working with a young team for a while, and I want to be able to respond to everyone differently and personally.
I am sure this was not the last coaching with Gary.
Thank you, for this great day.

I have had the honor of knowing Gary for quite some time. Through my time as a Bundesliga squash player, he has always been a good coach in important games and a good friend with whom I had many deep conversations outside of the sporting arena. Especially in the last 4 months Gary has had a transformative impact as there has been a lot going in my personal life.

In the last 4 months I worked with Gary on my personality. His constant open manner, which was not judgmental, helped me a lot through this time. In the difficult situations for me, he was the rock with his calm manner. His positive manner is contagious and exemplary. The personal stories he tells made him even more believable. I came out of every conversation (by phone or in person) stronger and my worries or my "problem" already seemed a little smaller.

He does not give instructions, but only inputs and thought-provoking impulses, which he gives you directly or between the lines along the way. The final decision is up to you. These have triggered a lot in me during this time and helped me to a new, as I think, also better personality. (People in my environment have also noticed this positive change). The road is far from over, but I feel well prepared and know that I can always rely on his advice.

I am very grateful to Gary for the trustful cooperation during this difficult time and I am happy that I got through this time and look forward to everything else that will come.

Conversational Sales Coaching with Gary Holland

I started working in Sales about 1 Month, before I met up with Gary Holland. My phone calls to clients or candidates were always filled with uncertainty and poor targeting.

After an initial quali call, Gary went over every aspect of a sales-oriented conversation with me. He explained to me how to engage people and have them build an emotional connection with you. At first, I was skeptical that this would work at all, until I realized that he was using the tactics he explained to me during the coaching. And lo and behold, it worked! I opened up and used what I had learned and within a very short time, I was simply shocked at how well his conversational methods worked.

After further explanation, for example, on how to make the interlocutor think that he or she is leading the conversation, although you yourself are directing the events. I have rarely learned so much in such a short time. I can only recommend such a training to anyone who wants to significantly improve their sales conversations.

All in all, I can say that the coaching with Gary has developed me not only professionally, but also personally. I am very grateful for his help, and I am already looking forward to the next session!

BIG THANKS

With Gary's energy and passion he delivers Social Intelligence workshops with positive engagement which incorporates every member into his sessions. You feel welcome and never uncomfortable. The sessions teach you how to communicate with humans not only in your work life but also in your personal life. I for one will use what I have learnt and digested in Gary's workshop to become a better individual and to become a better employee. I already feel inspired and rejuvenated to have positive conversations with customers. I would highly recommend Gary.

Gary as a coach is outstanding, providing valuable insights and tailored guidance that significantly improved my skills. His motivational approach boosted my confidence, resulting in remarkable sales performance. Engaging sessions and approachability made the experience truly impactful. Highly recommended for anyone looking to excel in sales or any business!

Gary is an outstanding personal business coach who has completely changed my perspective on life and professional growth. His approach to individual mentoring and group workshops is truly transformative. What sets Gary apart is his remarkable ability to simplify complex ideas, making them accessible and practical.

His humble and approachable nature creates a comfortable and inviting learning environment. Whether it's one-on-one sessions or group workshops, Gary's deep understanding of emotional intelligence, soft skills, and human psychology is evident. I highly recommend Gary for anyone seeking personal or professional development.

He is a true expert in his field, and I'm grateful for the positive impact he's had on my life. Thank you, Gary, for your invaluable guidance.

Recently, I had the pleasure of participating in 2 days onsite training + a one-on-one coaching session with Gary. He's got tons of experience in fast-growing companies, and it really shows. His advice got me thinking a lot about my career. Plus, the atmosphere during the training and our one-on-one was super friendly and easygoing.

I left the session feeling motivated and with some practical insights to improve my professional game. If you're looking for a seasoned guide in a relaxed setting, Gary's your go-to guy. Highly recommend the experience!

"I originally started Gary's coaching for my mental health and personal development - today I would say it was one of the best things I've ever done for myself.

Right from the start I really liked Gary. He has a calm, grounded manner that immediately creates confidence. You feel seen, heard - and somehow immediately a little more secure in yourself.

In our conversations, we worked a lot on my mindset, my self-esteem and my self-confidence. Gary didn't present me any ready-made solutions, but gave me tools that I could use to start changing old thought and behavior patterns myself. For example, how I can recognize negative thoughts and turn them into positive ones. It's tangible and helpful.

What has changed for me? So much. Before the coaching, I was constantly asking myself: “What do others think about me?” - it was like a constant sound in my head. Today I think: I'm great just the way I am. I know that the people in my life love me for who I am. And what do others think? Usually nothing - and if they do, it's simply not my problem. I've become an almost disgustingly positive person haha.

I've tried many other approaches - including various psychotherapists - but no one has ever worked with me as purposefully as Gary. I always knew what my problems were, but not how to tackle them. Gary started where I really needed help. Without detours, without talking around the problems.

I can really recommend him to anyone - whether you are struggling, stuck or just want to grow. The sessions with him were often emotional and tearful, but every single one was still valuable. I looked forward to it every time anew.

Thank you, Gary. For your calmness, your clarity and for really letting people be themselves!“

• Alina, 22