“With the new behaviours I’ve created I feel I’ve reached a new state of peak performance at work, while feeling more relaxed and carefree at home
Coaching with Parag has produced hugely beneficial results. I’ve increased productivity and efficiency significantly in just 4 months, become more focused and able to better manage distractions. The coaching process – the 121’s, workshops, coaching systems and Parag’s straight talking honesty – have been a catalyst for all of these changes, and will help Chilango achieve its global vision.”
Eric Partaker, Co-Founder, Chilango
“I now work less than 5 hours a week and we’re making just over £1 million in revenue
Parag, you probably don’t realise how much of a testament it is to yourself that I feel able to trust you completely to guide my businesses and for you to work with my employees. I have never allowed anyone to exert such an influence since I started trading. Business coaching transformed the way we manage our business and as a result the business developed to a point where it runs without my direct involvement. So I now have a business that is growing impressively without me.”
David Waugh, Managing Director, Wauton Samuel
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“They have been instrumental in turbo-boosting the agency’s business performance by improving our efficiencies up to 20% across our 5 divisions
The business would definitely not have grown as strong as it has over the last 18 months without a business coach. Parag has practically become my silent partner. These amazing results have been achieved through diligent implementation of essential new cash, time and operational systems. Parag has helped us to focus on upgrading the “business chassis” to scale LDR LONDON over the next three years and grow revenue to £1 million by 2016.
We are now on track to make 25% profit and grow from 10 to 14 people by the end of the year. By then, we will also have a global network of strategic partnerships in place, including in Rio de Janeiro, Beijing, Hong Kong, Moscow and New York.”
Louis de Rohan, Managing Director, LDR London
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“Over the past 3 years revenue has increased by £1.3M. That’s an 81% increase since we started coaching
Parag brought calm and clarity to what was one of the most stressful periods of my life. He helped me to put in systems that allowed us to run a growing business. 2012 and the preceding 2 years have seen dramatic increases in revenue, net profit, customer numbers and number of employees. This has been facilitated by Parag Prasad who has been our coach since 2011.”
Gary Fage, Managing Director, Janitorial Express
“Revenues have increased by £544k in 12 months of coaching
I have found Parag a breath of fresh air. Any issue I have within the organisation Parag has helped me find a path forward. He never leaves without ensuring you have a list of tasks that you will complete between visits. He helped me to increase the proportion of my time spent working “on” the business not in it.”
Anna Curran, Director, Furnitubes International
“In the past 6 months business turnover has increased by a staggering 98%
My business coaching experience has been extraordinary. Each and every time we get together on the Group Coaching Programme I am challenged and pushed to think about my business in new and creative ways. Each session, I take away new ideas and processes to implement and action. Do this…and your business can do nothing but grow. It’s not always easy but it does produce the results! And that’s the exciting part.”
Joshua Rafter, Managing Director, Outlet Property
“Turnover increased by 68% in 2012 and again by 92% in 2013
The most important thing about the coaching is it ensures you are continually looking at the key areas that need improving in order to run a successful business. It can be tough to take on these tasks when you get sucked into day-to-day business operations. However, it’s vital to be able to work strategically ‘on’ the business and continue to delegate if you want to grow. Coaching has helped us in all these areas.”
Anthony Sargent, Managing Director, FishNeedWater
“I’ve learnt so many things – it’s hard to know where to start
I think that we’re good designers but we weren’t great business people and I really want to be clearer in terms of visions, goals and financial direction in the practice. The course has really transformed the practice over the last 6 months. The mindset and attitude of both myself, my business partners and our employees has completely changed.”
Catherine Pease, Director, vPPR Architects
“We are implementing a new five-year business plan. Our strategic goals are to double turnover from £4m to £8m
Next year Weston Williamson celebrates 30 years as a practice. Working to an intensive business coaching programme has challenged our approach. We’re already making changes, for example: much more focussed and astute marketing and much more detailed analysis of our financial organisation.”
Philip Breese, Partner, Weston Williamson & Partners
“In the first 2 years of coaching profits have grown by £262k
It’s been fantastic. Our profit is higher despite tough market conditions…and we are in a strong place. My hours and stress levels have reduced and more time is devoted to the key tasks that really matter.
I’ve learnt so much. I feel much more entrepreneurial and focused on developing my team, so they continue to perform to an even higher standard. They are incredibly excited about our transformation through coaching and our future direction. We have much clearer targets and KPI’s that we now track regularly.”
Serena Cook, Managing Director, Deliciously Sorted
“Net profit went up from -20% to +57% in 6 months
We value Parag’s contribution as an important part of fulfilling our ambitious goals and bold vision. Parag’s business mentoring has helped me identify many areas that we were instantly able to improve with measurable results. I am a strong believer that every business should have a coach.”
Paul Lindsell, Owner, Capsule01
“Our revenue increased by an amazing 56% last year
I’ve benefited from putting more structure and planning into my day. I feel more in control of the business. I really like the ethos of ActionCOACH, creating great quality of life, establishing a profitable business, which is possible by planning and acting smart whilst being generous to staff and clients.”
Denise Kaplan, Director, Orhan London Tailoring
“We’ve probably done more in the last 3 months to improve our marketing than we have in the last 3 years
What Parag is really good at is making you turn your thoughts into actions… and making you accountable for delivering those actions. It’s not some kind of management theory smoke and mirrors approach. It’s all about real actions. You come away from a coaching session knowing exactly what to do and you understand what difference it’s going to make to your business.”
Jim Hubbard, Director, White Door Consulting
“Employing Parag’s services has been one of the best business decisions I have made to date
Parag’s Group Coaching Programme was a perfect fit. Already his help, support and advice have proven superb value. He identifies with the needs, concerns and hurdles we face and most importantly he has solutions and tactics we can adopt to help us grow into the organisation we want to be.”
Nick Looby, Feet On The Ground Training
“Using Parag’s services has been one of the best investments of time and money I have made for the past 8 years.
Running a business can be chaotic without good systems in place and usually business owners lack the time to invest in developing those systems. I sincerely recommend Parag to any businesses that wants to be more efficient. I now feel a lot more in control and a much better leader and manager than ever before.”
Nelly Berova, Director, Art Division
“I’m pleased to confirm that all my goals have been achieved and we’re back on track with sales on the increase
We’ve implemented many changes in our sales strategy, avoiding price-matching or discounting. We focussed on a list of Unique Selling Points and shouting about them. This had an immediate impact, now being one of our most powerful selling tools! Parag has also helped me realise that you are only as good as your team and investing time in your staff has to be one of the most important ways of achieving any goals.”
Lisa Cluer, Owner, Inside Out
“The Team Alignment day was one of the top 3 best business decisions I have ever made
We have several staff who have been with us for 6-8 years… we’ve never had a team meeting until Parag’s Alignment day. I was really worried about how the staff would react…we’re a garage so you can imagine the scale of whingeing from 6 mechanics before the meeting… but they all really enjoyed the day, even though it was on a Saturday, their day off! And it’s not just the results i appreciate for my business but also the motivation and confidence he gives you. It’s certainly a good investment.”
Amy Somerville, General Manager, Tutts of Dorking
“Net profit increased by £130K in the first 12 months of coaching.
Parag knows what he’s doing. The benefits so far to the Business have been remarkable. Some coaches just guide- this guy takes you by the scruff of the neck and leads you down the most profitable route.”
Andrew Tse, MD, Purely Gadgets
“A results orientated coach
I was really impressed with the clear and simple systems the Business Growth Agency use. I could see how they would improve my business immediately. I now have far more control of my business and clarity about what is working and what is not working. They will show you immediate savings and ways to generate extra cash from the FIRST session, so you will repay the investment very quickly.”
John Limpus, Owner, Urban Vitality Company
“Parag is an excellent listener, taking time to understand our needs and challenges, then offering brilliant, practical advice
After employing ActionCOACH and Parag, we now have the tools, knowledge and help to dictate the direction of the business and take back control. I have no hesitation in recommending Parag to other businesses.”
David Lee, Director, SE3 Productions
“Working with Parag has put a rocket up my business!
We’ve changed dramatically in culture, processes and are well on the way to some phenomenal results. At a recent Coaching Awards ceremony, attended by dozens of coaches, Parag’s clients dominated most sector’s nominations and awards. I’m definitely with the right coach! Strongly recommend.”
Nick Breeze, Owner, Bretsa Recruitment
“Parag truly helped me realise where my business potential lied
His very clear and structured approach made me focus on the effective ways to grow the company, whilst his patience and generosity kept me going on the difficult path of self belief.”
Christine Joncour-Davies, Owner, ProLang Ltd
“I highly recommend his services and we continue to recommend him to our own customers
I have had the pleasure of knowing Parag for 3 years now, and over that time have found him to be a highly credible, passionate, results-oriented business coach.”
Mike Bradley, Managing Director, 1stPageProphets
“Turnover has grown +100% since I met you 6 months ago
Thank you Parag. I couldn’t do this without you. When I need ideas, guidance or inspiration, you are the person I turn to. If it wasn’t for you pushing me forward, my attention would be scattered instead of focused on getting this business off the ground.”
Anelyne Adams, Director, BioDerm Ltd
“Parag has a unique method of delivering results – he turns the sometimes complex theory into simple, achievable actions which any business owner can implement
All of this is achieved within a proven mechanism to help businesses optimise what they do, and helps business owners really get to grips with running their businesses (as opposed to running after their business, or trying to push them along).”
Michael Basi, Director, Basi & Basi Financial Planning
“If you want to broaden your horizons and grow your business fast contact the award winning Parag Prasad. He will blow your mind
Parag has been very insightful during the sessions, and I’m now dedicating a lot of my time focusing on making the business expand faster. I have a detailed expansion plan with a spreadsheet covering every step of the next three years.”
Alex Garcez, Founder & Director, The Speed Reading Coach
“Coaching has taught me how to be more effective and efficient
This has been so helpful to me and has really made me look at things personally and professionally in a new light. It has taught me how to think things through and prioritize, which therefore has helped me to be more effective and efficient. The best outcome for me was understanding how I could relate to other people better… getting the best from us both!”
Cheryl Hertig, Manager, The Energie Group
“I didn’t even believe in self development before. Now I’m really concentrating on making myself a better person
The first thing I realised was that discipline was actually going to give me more freedom.
I was a bit of a rebel and thought that not being disciplined was the way to freedom. Coaching showed me that it was actually the opposite way round. Being disciplined now gives me more time and more freedom.”
Ceylan Tartanoglu, Director, J StrateJy
“Excellent for providing clarity and fundamental tools for a successful business
The sessions on recruitment, marketing and sales were most helpful. We’ve spent a lot of time implementing systems to create efficiencies and help the business run without me.”
Julian Davies, Founder & Managing Director, Earl Kendrick Associates
“When I started coaching I was working 70 or 80 hours a week. Often I was up working till 4am in the morning. Now all that’s stopped
I now think through my day and if I feel myself getting sucked into the operations I can stop and think hang on, how can I delegate more and think more strategically about this?
That’s totally changed the way I think about my business.”
Richard Pollack, Director, Paintslick Ltd
“I can only praise Parag! This guy actually cares about people
“My business has grown and my own personal development has also. Using Parag at Action Coach was an investment that has paid me dividends in both aspects. He will give you the tools and advice to succeed in business and life. As mentioned before, the reason he is a cut above the rest is that he actually cares!”
Scott Jay, Director, Keystones Property
“It has completely changed my life and the business. I have found my passion again
I’ve done 3 months of coaching so far and it has completely changed my business and my life. It’s made me realise and understand so much and helped me set goals within my business. Coaching doesn’t just help you understand more about your business but it also helps you understanding yourself as individual, where you are in your life and where you want to be. Without having those things in mind you can’t be as productive day to day.”
Marie-Laure Preynat, Director, Easy Gourmet
“It’s helped me enjoy work more. I don’t feel like it’s a stressful thing any more
We’re ambitious about where our business is going but, in a way, where do you start? We felt really overwhelmed by all the different things we knew we had to do.
It’s about giving things priorities. I never knew what the first thing to do was. Now I can see the end goal.”
Mellis Haward, Director, Buchanan Partnership Ltd
“Parag is inspirational and goes beyond expectation
I think of myself as quite savvy, having started two businesses already with large clients, however Parag has ways of making you think about the way you run your business that you probably haven’t thought of before.
He helps you work backwards from visualising your life goals to building a plan of getting there. He makes sure you are being as efficient and productive as possible and achieving everything you want to along the way.”
Melissa Woolford, Founder & Director, Museum of Architecture
“Revenue is up 48% year on year
It’s exactly a year ago when I started thinking about coaching because I was lacking motivation and just sort of drifting in my business. 12 months later, revenue is up by almost 50% and as a person I am definitely more confident and focused.
And this is honestly because of the coaching. I know I have done the hard work, but it’s the coaching, review sessions and all the insight that has kept me on track.”
Martina Doherty, Managing Director, MD Consulting Ltd
“Revenue has increased circa £100,000 since we started the coaching programme
The tangible benefits of the programme were the marketing, sales and recruitment systems we put in place. As well as hiring our first employee and better use of KPIs and CRM systems.
10 out of 10″
Matthew Poole, Director, Poole & Partners Ltd
