"I just wanted to thank you for the management development courses you have provided for us over this last year. The feedback from everyone who has attended them has been extremely positive. "The team are definitely working better together and most individuals are definitely showing that they are thinking about the effect that their behaviour may have on others, and changing their approach if necessary. We will certainly be in touch again if we run similar workshops in future, and if you need any client recommendations or references for future work then please don't hesitate to contact meJo Robinson - Head of Transactional Services NE Lincs Council
"Helen is a highly valued member of My Directorate Team in BNI in the Humber Region. She is a wise people manager, team player, and of great support to all she comes into contact with. "She is also an awesome trainer and presenter. I cannot recommend her highly enough as a business woman to any who chooses to use any of her services as she is a giver.Jeremy Bass - MD - Lacey Village Mororcar Company
"Helen's drive and enthusiasm launched the first lunchtime BNI group in the North - which within 6 months was 7th out of 38 in the performance rankings. "Post launch Helen's people management wisdom was invaluable to keep us on course for spectacular growth. Without Helen, we would not be where we are todayRob Brooks - Group Director - Business Network International
"Helen has an undeniable talent for drawing out your inner confidence, helping you realise your ambitions using a myriad of techniques to create amazing results."Inside Story are specialists in their field supplying high quality, value for money interior design to discerning clients. Within my role, I have so many hats to wear, first and foremost designer, sales person, purchasing manager and project manager - and whilst achieving great success so far, time was not on my side, with so many tasks and responsibilities I was aware I needed some assistance in planning our future. I employed the services of Helen Bissett of Budding Futures to assist in defining a clear strategy for the business success, the meetings were fun and very informal I was asked a whole range of questions in order for her to gain a clear understanding of my aspirations, personally and for the business, any limiting thoughts of my own were challenged and unravelled and I was filled with great excitement and enthusiasm at the realisation that my goals were achievable. have subsequently put into practice the disciplines we discussed and from my own personal experience. I would highly recommend Budding Futures to anybody who has the passion to realise their dreams and ambitions.Julie Plaxton - Inside Story - Beverley
"Just finished a 2 day negotiation workshop with Helen and the rest of my team. Wow! Inspiring, fun, perfectly pitched, practical, fantastic!” Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative"Bernice Lade - Partnership & Commercial Services Manager - ERYC"We would not hesitate to recommend your services to anyone. Thank you again for the services you have provided."Delaney Marling Partnership Ltd is a professional property consultancy that prides itself in providing excellence customer service to everyone it comes in contact with. We provide services to customers such as the Highways Agency, Jotun Paint’s, Hobson & Porter & Smith & Nephew who demand a professional approach with a personal touch. After only three coaching sessions with Helen Bissett of Budding Futures we could see further ahead than we ever had, we had discussed more as a partnership than we ever had and we had removed the ‘if’ word from the company dictionaries. You have provided the kind of service that we strive to achieve. You gave us lots of time, and put great thought into understanding Delaney Marling Partnership. It felt as if you were an active part of our team helping us to be a success. We are now a confident forward thinking company with a supportive business advisor and friend at our side.Simon Delaney - Director - Delaney Marling Partnership
"Helen is an inspirational leader who seamlessly invites people into the process of self development. She is an avid networker and network team leader, working tirelessly for the groups she is involved with. I thoroughly recommend her to help with your change management projects.
"Graham Jenkinson - Director - Jenko Graphics"Helen is very knowledgeable in her field and her enthusiasm is contagious. We have thoroughly enjoyed working with her and achieved great results."Michelle Bisby, Arc Associates
"Helen’s coaching helped us grow our business, multiply our turnover and increase our customer base. I would highly recommend Helen to any aspiring business looking for dynamic, enlightening and focus driven mentoring and business coaching."Craig Ellyard, MD - EY Publications
"If you are committed to getting results, you need to work with Helen because she gets results for her clients."Niri S Patel BNI Executive Director Yorkshire and BNI National Director India
"Helen helped develop a strategy which took us to a level which enabled the company to progress. Her knowledge, coaching and drive pushed our thought process to create a better understanding of the market and prospective clients."Helen helped develop a strategy which took us to a level which enabled the company to progress. Her knowledge, coaching and drive pushed our thought process to create a better understanding of the market and prospective clients. A great journey and outcome. Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative.Kevin Marling - Director - Hull
"Helen helped me to evaluate my goals, and set out a personalised development programme, developing a clear plan of action, helping me to become proactive rather than reactive."Shortly after joining the BNI, I met Helen Bissett of Budding Futures. I was impressed by the personal development coaching that Helen offered and felt that I needed her services. Over three sessions, Helen has given me the wakeup call that I needed. I have had a huge boost in confidence and self belief. Thanks to Helen's coaching I feel revitilised and ready to take on anything. I now feel that I can achieve my goals and aspirations. I have no hesitation in referring Helen Bissett of Budding Futures.Patrick Horton - One Off Drawning Architectural Services
"The workshop was great - useful, good fun, now have plenty to think about. I found the exercises enjoyable, engaging and enlightening."I feel like I now have have a life toolkit. It was well worth doing and I now feel very motivated and empowered. Thanks HelenKaren - Participant - Personal Management Workshop
"Thank you for the excellent workshop. It was interactive, informal and very useful. It was challenging - you definitely had to come prepared to join in! I have learned much more than I expected. I will definitely recommend your courses."Julie - Participant - Mentoring Workshop - York
"Helen's relaxed and motivational approach encouraged me to consider what was 'holding me back' and to embrace and fully employ my ability and personal qualities that set me apart from my competitiors."I recently commissioned the services of Helen Bissett of Budding Futures as I acknowledged there were areas of my business I wanted to strenghen, From the outset I didn't really know what to expect as I had no prior experience of what business coaching and mentoring was all about. Very soon into my mentoring with Helen I began to realise that one of the biggest challenges for me in business was my own personal development and the importance of having a clearer vision of what I want to achieve for Kevin Greene Photography.
Although businesss planning, marketing and advertising are all vital aspects I now believe that creating a shift in my own mindset; a better belief in what is possible is crucial. Helen exceeded all my expectations. Helen's exceptional interpersonal skills enabled me to challenge what needed challenging most; me. The process has enabled me to focus on what's important and make decisions about the future direction for the company. I am now convinced that my vision for my company is clear and this excites me so much.
This has been possible through my contact with Helen of Budding Futures. Her expertise is an asset to any company and so, with confidence, I recommend Helen to any business.Kevin Greene - Kevin Greene Photography - Hull"I invited Helen to talk to CAMEO, a working and business women's network in N Yorkshire, about 'How to be a brilliant networker!'. She was highly entertaining, gave wonderful advice and was truly inspiring. Our network was buzzing at the end of the night, with more connections made between the group members than ever before. A great evening. Many thanks. Margaret. November 30, 2010
"Margaret Wharton, Cameo
"Thank you for inviting me to attend your Introduction to NLP seminar Helen. You presented what is predominantly a complicated topic in a jargon free way making it easy to understand and fun.” November 10, 2010
"Debra Gotch
"“I enjoyed working with Helen; she challenged me to look at the services we provide in a broader context and helped identify what it was about the brand that was the important thing to the end user. I also learned to structure my approach to business planning a lot more ('work hard, make money' doesn't do it for everybody (unfortunately)). Thanks” August 15, 2010
"Richard Greaves
""Just a note to say thank you for your recent coaching sessions, and to let you know how beneficial and productive I found them, in particular with regards to the clarity and focus they have given me with regards to my business goals"."Prior to the sessions, it felt a little like I was swimming in a fog, and that although my business was doing very well, my belief was that this was just all just down to luck! Because of this I was suffering most of the time with very high levels of anxiety.
Once we had looked at my belief systems, I could identify myself where perhaps the inner conflict was coming from and I suppose allow myself to go with what I truly believed in.
My anxiety levels have now reduced substantially, and with clearly defined goals, I now have even more confidence in my ability to succeed and acknowledge that my business success is not merely ‘luck’.
I very much appreciate the time and support you gave me, and would not hesitate to recommend your services to other businesses. January 15, 2011Sheila Granger of Tranceactions