Ian Dickson - One of the UK's leading Business Coaches and Leadership Trainer - Portsmouth

Jane R.

I have known Ian for over 20 years now and found my time working with him invaluable. It can be a lonely place running your own business, who do you trust? everyone has their own agenda. Your time with Ian is a really safe space to test out ideas and problem solve issues that are bugging you. You cant help but leave your session recharged and motivated to move things along with a sense of relief that you’re on the right track, despite your own negativity creeping in. Invest in yourself spending time with Ian; he always finds a way to help you find a solution no matter what the problem and if you need a quick kick start to marketing your will come away with your hand aching from note taking ideas to try. Ian is a well known motivational speaker and each session you have with him is your own motivational bubble; he has this golden energy around him and you cant help but walk away with a little bit of it. His time is quickly filled, so if he has a space, grab it quickly. Having closed my business now, the one thing I miss most is my time with Ian.

Pippa W.

Ian is someone you absolutely want in your corner!

I don’t know anyone with more knowledge and experience as this man… and the way he uses it to encourage business owners to get where they need to be is quite remarkable.

I have been so fortunate to have sat on a board with Ian and I can hand on heart say that his influence played a significant part in the success of the organisation.

Level headed, patient, compassionate and incredibly astute, I would have no hesitation in recommending Ian to everyone within my own network.

On top of this, he is a genuine ‘good guy’ and someone who has enriched my life since we met over 8 years ago! Given me confidence in my abilities when I have wobbled, lifted me up when I’ve needed a boost and inspired me in more ways than he will probably ever know!

Carl W.

I've known Ian since 2018 and attended his really good Big 100 events in Portsmouth and Southampton a few times, as well as being part of his mastermind group coaching for a year.

Since September 2023, I've been on 1-2-1 monthly coaching with Ian and wow, what a difference he has made. With Ian's knowledge and years of experience, he has helped me to ramp up my marketing efforts resulting in a significant increase in new clients and monthly recurring sales in 2024.

The key thing he helps is being a sounding board for ideas and holding me to account, so I can continue to grow and stay on track!

I'm so impressed that I've now signed-up to start 2-weekly coaching with Ian, as I can see how much I've achieved on monthly coaching, and have big plans for the next 2 years.

I'd highly recommend Ian to any business that needs help to grow, maintain focus on key activities, as well as identify new income stream opportunities.

Carl, Founder at Goverseth Accountants, Bristol

Barry K.

I can highly recommend you speak to Ian if you’re interested in leadership at a strategic and tactical level for your business.

Ian's approach is both insightful and practical, providing clear strategies that have had a tangible impact on my leadership skills and business growth. His sessions are engaging and he has a unique ability to break down complex concepts into actionable steps.

Ian's experience and expertise shine through in every interaction, making him invaluable for anyone looking to enhance their leadership capabilities.

Thank you, Ian, for your guidance and support!

Jen H.

Ian is THE coach! I've known him for many years now and had the privilege and luck to work with him a great deal during that time. He is simply brilliant. He always asks the pertinent questions, and always guides you to the right solutions. He has brilliant ideas and genuinely cares about those he works with, as well as the outcomes they are working towards.

And on top of all this, he's a genuinely great guy who I always look forward to catching up with.

Everyone should have Ian in their corner.

THANK YOU Ian for all the help, guidance and excellent company you've provided me over the years!

Nathan M.

Ian has been a great mentor and coach for the past two years. With his help and guidance I have moved from being an employee to giving me the confidence to launch my own business. Ian takes the time to understand you, its not a one size fits all solution. I cant recommend Ian enough!

Coralie T.

5 stars isn't enough when it comes to rating Ian. That's a bit like trying to describe a trip to one of the wonders of the world in one word - there are too many facets to consider or be able to blandly rank.
Do you want an exceptional coach who will make you constantly face plant at yourself and yet find a way to motivate you to keep going? Do you want a team trainer who will lovingly find ways to get your staff doing what they're supposed to? Do you want a public speaker who will deliver a tonne of knowledge and give real value for money? Do you want to feel safe in the knowledge that someone has got your back? Then Ian is your go-to. I can honestly say I've never been let down by him and he's absolutely worth the investment in you and your business. 5 stars and the moon from me!

Keith B.

There are a lot of people out there who profess to be "business coaches".
There are far fewer who actually possess the skill, knowledge, experience, and ability to BE a Business Coach.

Having worked with Ian at various times over the past several years, I an delighted to be able to say that Ian very definitely IS a Business Coach, and an excellent one at that.

I've had one-off sessions from him, which delved fr more deeply into the issue than I'd expected and which enabled me to create great results.
And I've also had at a different time a period of on-going coaching where Ian really excelled - some of the stuff he uncovered and suggested is still enabling me to create greater impacts years later.

And to top it all, he is such a lovely person - always pleasant to chat with, always patient and understanding, and yet somehow manages to cut to the heart of the issue with precision.

Definitely the man to have on your Team!

Thanks Coach 🙂