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Ross Grant, Councillor, Leicester City Council, Leicester, UK
“Andrew provides insightful advice on complex areas of policy. He is an able independent worker who can work to a brief creating focused and detailed written reports and verbal briefings. He is a motivated individual who always meets deadlines and works with great integrity.”
July 26, 2011

Mark Bentley, Head of Communications, Leicester City Council, Leicester, UK
“Andrew understands how the political wheels turn and has an excellent grasp of developing the right policies to support progress.”
July 18, 2011

Jason Croke, Independent Sports Professional, Rochdale, UK
“Andrew is a dedicated professional providing a quality service. His USP is that he is meticulous and in my role as a Lancashire Football Association Council Member, his guidance and advice have benefited me greatly”
July 17, 2011

Dr David Russell, Head of The Department of Accounting & Finance, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK
“Andrew is well read and has considerable intellect which he uses effectively interspersed with good humour. Andrew has good business and political acumen and would be an asset to any organisation's senior management team.”
July 16, 2011

Dave Gordon, Dave Gordon Plumbing, Leicester, UK
“Andrew's advice is golden."
July 14, 2011

Scott Lancaster, Manchester, UK
“Very grateful - He always has the time of day for you and he doesn't steal your watch to tell you the time.”
July 11, 2011

Bengt-Ove Peltz, Assistent, T.S Assistans AB, Halmstad, Sweden
“Very direct but infectious and inspirational - kalla honom herr lösning (call him Mr Solution)."
July 5, 2011

Catalin Ioan, Radio DJ, Romania and Sweden
“The coaching has really helped me to focus on what matters - Un mulţumesc foarte mare.”
July 3, 2011

Steven Spark
, Rochdale, UK
“I thought if anyone knew it would be my critical friend - He knew!"
June 24, 2011

Jobard Josselin
, Musician, Nevers, France
“J'adore c'est trop bon - Totally crazy but very supportive.”
September 17, 2010

Laszlo Kocsis, Owner, Red Carpets, Leicester, UK
“Very informed and experienced as a specialist public sector bid writer. Understands the procurement process and what it takes to make a successful bid. The approach may first seem costly but you will greatly increase your chances of success.”
February 20, 2010 

Jeremy Wright, Operations Director, Alf Wright Construction Limited, Leicester, UK
“Criticalfriend continues to deliver. He has supported us for over two years, helping us to secure around £3 million of work. Confirmation was received today of another succesful tender.”
February 11, 2010 

Sophia Smith, Gallery Director, Manchester, UK
“Fun to work with. Full of ideas, and recommendations of people who can assist you in developing your business. A font of knowledge, who I will happily work with again.”
October 6, 2009 

Jeremie Margeault, Band Manager and Promoter, Paris, France
“Pleasure is shared my criticalfriend! It was a marvellous acquaintance!”
October 4, 2009 

Rae Leah, Managing Director, Atkinson Leah Limited, Leicester, UK 
“An established presence in our company with a unique take on events.  He will take you on a rollercoaster ride. Sit back and enjoy. Write down what he says and revisit it."
September 9, 2009

Derek Houston, Leadership Support Officer, Cumbria County Council, Carlisle, UK 
“Working at the most senior levels within the organisation, Andrew applied his extensive outside experience to the organisation challenging existing working practices. This new thinking revitalised several processes leading to a step change in performance in several key areas.”
July 6, 2009

Wyatt Ramsdale, Business Consultancy Director, Amey, Farnborough, UK 
“Andrew is enthusiastic, hard-working and very capable. He has an innovative approach to finding the right, often new solutions to issues. As the Business Consultancy Director in Amey I saw a lot of his work.”
July 5, 2009

Alan Booker, Founder, Ten Trees IT Consulting, Wokingham, UK 
“With experience of the public and private sectors, Andrew has acted as a true critical friend. He's supplied life coaching and mentoring support and with his ebullient personality he's a breath of fresh air in these challenging times. Highly recommended.”
June 9, 2009

Ian Hutchinson, Warrant Officer, British Army, Dhekelia Garrison, Cyprus 
“A highly recommended mentor and source of information on leadership and management throughout my Chartered Management Institute Level 5 studies. Always available at the end of a telephone or by email.”
April 3, 2009

 
The top three descriptors used by Clients when recalling their experience with us were:
Expert - High Integrity - Creative
 
When recalling the service Clients most admired:
The ability to deliver and the honesty to say no.