Coaching Testimonials
“It is my pleasure and privilege to have a chance to open up to someone who will listen with compassion without judgement. The result is noticeable and I will always be grateful for Phil and all of the Friends International team in Guildford for making my university life a very fulfilling experience.” - Student from Myanmar
“Phil was excellent in my first coaching session. He clearly explained the background and structure of the coaching process step by step, which made everything easy to understand and put me at ease. He took the time to understand my background and the areas I want to work on before offering thoughtful and practical advice. Phil was also a very good listener, which made the session feel supportive and personalised.
Two key highlights for me were learning to limit the negative language I use with myself and the importance of being accountable to a friend.I look forward to implementing these strategies and seeing the progress. Overall, it was a very helpful and insightful session, and I would highly recommend him to many more friends at university, especially international students.” - Student from India
“Phil’s coaching gave me new perspectives and practical tools that made a real difference. I always left sessions feeling lighter, clearer, and more hopeful. Highly recommended.” - Student from Bangladesh
“Working with Coach Phil has been a truly valuable experience. The sessions helped me gain clarity and confidence in both my personal and professional goals. I really appreciate the supportive and encouraging approach throughout the coaching journey.” - Student from India
“I'd never considered getting coaching before working with Phil, but he was such a good listener and the questions he asked were so pertinent that he helped to think through issues that I'd been stuck for years.” - Trainee Chaplain
“Phil is mild-mannered, jovial and a patient listener. He asks questions to direct the conversation and get you thinking for a solution. He even shared some management principles as a model to overcome challenges. We were quickly able to tackle the 2 topics which were a priority. Recommend Phil 100%.” - Student from India