Simon Scantlebury Career Coach - Southampton

Glenn Regan

Simon Scantlebury is a unique and brilliant coach and has had a significant impact on my life. Before taking Simon on, in all honesty, I thought it all sounded too good to be true. The references that he has seems over the top, impossible even but I thought I would at least meet him and see what he was about. After our initial conversation, it seemed that he was every bit as good as his testimonials and I signed up on the spot. Simon brings a very impressive range and depth of experience. This means that it seems there is no situation he hasn't faced before and no question he can't answer about getting you into the right job. Any industry, any situation, Simon has a route to success. His methods are not run of the mill. He places zero interest in taking average actions and therefore gets far from average results. Working with him will require dedication from you - Simon will work you hard and hold you to high standards. In return, you WILL get results. He will help you discover the right path for you and then get you there. Hiring Simon has been one of the best decisions I've ever made, I have just started my dream job, one that I couldn't even conceive of having the courage to undertake until I met Simon. He is no longer just a coach to me but I consider him a friend too.

Simon dedicates himself to those he coaches and therefore has limited space, if he is free then enlist his services straight away. You'll find it the best investment you ever make.

Chris Bailey

A review does not do justice to Simon's work with me. Simon was able to see the light come back on in my eyes and bring back the confidence I lost. He supported and guided me to be able to get a significant role with a world famous charity. This was all during Lockdown and he obtained me a role in the hospitality industry - surely that was impossible? This goes to show how good he is and the ability he holds. Not only that but he is a thoroughly lovely man. His kindness and wisdom sit alongside his excellent knowledge and common sense. Thank you Simon.

Stephen Hibberd

I was introduced to Simon when I was at a junction in my career. Simon's advice, wisdom and vast experience was a tremendous boost on both a professional and personal level. Simon is fully invested in coaching you to get the best from you. He challenges your preconceptions to help you focus on your strengths, skills and experience so that you uncover what drives and inspires you. Armed with this morale boost and invigorated aura, Simon targets your efforts where it counts to shape your career and wellbeing.

Tom Hutchins

From the first meeting with Simon, I felt sure things were going to get better. One of the most significant aspects of working with him was the way my family was involved. In this way I knew I had their support, which has been very useful as we found that setting up my own business might be the way forward, and it’s a hard thing to get started.

Working with Simon has become a very valuable professional link, continuing to keep me sane and offering advice and encouragement long after we started working together. It’s not just finding a new job, it’s life-changing.

Helen Khan

At first I was scared to seek careers guidance. I was in a dire situation at work and it took a drastic event for me to realise enough was enough. Luckily, with encouragement from my family, I contacted Simon. As soon as I spoke to him I felt very comfortable with him and discussing my situation. And that was just the start of it all!

Simon not only helped me bring out my inner strength, overcome and leave the toxic environment I was in but also helped me value myself and apply for my dream jobs.

Though his support, I managed to land myself the best job for me after the first round of trying with different companies. And the best thing is, he never gave up on me. Simon was there throughout all my ups and downs - there to celebrate the achievements and to offer encouragement during my low points.

It may be a little expensive to some but I would say you can’t put a price on your future! Simon Scantlebury is worth every penny - even more in fact.

Simon isn’t just a careers coach... he is my guardian angel!

Clare Collins

I contacted Simon around 6 months ago, having reached a plateau point in my career, and feeling that I would very soon become one of those Heads of Product who end up either burning out or losing their edge, and worrying that I would end up having to take a step back or down the career ladder to make room for fresher talent (like so many highly qualified and experienced candidates that I had interviewed for roles in my own team). Although I found Simon via a Google search as opposed to via a recommendation (at the time I wasn't aware of any colleagues who were working with a coach) I decided to take a chance and booked an initial FOC consultation with him. This initial session was as much about Simon getting to know me and figuring out whether we could work together as it was about me deciding whether I wanted to use his services. I knew from very early in the meeting that we would be able to work together. We instantly built a trust and a rapport where I felt that I could be really be honest about what I wanted out of life. What helped was Simon involving my family in conversation from the outset (partner, children, and in my case an overenthusiastic dog) - this is a key part of the process with Simon and has continued through our meetings which are usually at my home. I won't delve into the details of the process Simon takes his clients through, but suffice to say it is thorough, searching, challenging and rewarding. Like so many of Simon's other clients, I've ended up making quite a bold career move that I just wouldn't have had the nerve to do otherwise, which in my case has been less about an big immediate next step with a massive salary increase, and more about a move that is going to help me evolve / develop and take my career to the next level and ultimately maximise my long term earning potential (in my case it's a sideways move within my current company into a B2B Sales role).

As an aside, I've also had feedback from my boss (a board level Director) that the process I've gone through over the past 6 months, which I've openly and enthusiastically involved him in at points, has been the most impressive piece of self-improvement / career development he's seen undertaken in his career, and that is largely thanks to the path that Simon has encouraged me to take.

Thanks Simon for investing your time in me. Here's to the future!

Patrick Glynn-Jones

I turned to Simon having found myself looking for work after more than 20 years with the same company. My confidence had taken a knock but Simon quickly and expertly restored this self belief and with it, the energy to get out into the market. Simon’s sports analogies suited me having played and spectated sport for many years and this association enabled me to apply his suggestions and ideas more effectively. Thank you for your part in getting me back in the saddle...another sporting analogy of my very own!

Ebony

Simon Scantlebury has literally transformed my life. I’m a journalist and I’ve always known where I wanted to be in terms of my career however, I needed some mentoring and guidance to get to where I needed to be. I have done multiple jobs throughout the years, however journalism is my only real passion, so I just needed to find my way.

I was initially introduced to Simon through a previous client of his and very close friend of mine who said that he knows his stuff. He not only knows his stuff, he instils positivity, faith and confidence within you so then you can smash interviews, stand out in a crowd and most importantly be the real you.

When I first met with Simon I was a withering mess who was the only person who came to see him with a friend in tow. Within this short time of seeing him, I have grown to be the best version of myself. I emit positivity, I know I’m great at my job and now I am actually living my dream. With Simon’s help I now work at one of the biggest magazine publishing houses within the UK and I am so happy.

In life you have to invest in yourself and this investment will help me throughout my working career as well as the many other challenges I will face in the future. Every day, I focus on doing my affirmations and channelling that Muhammad Ali spirit who Simon loves to quote and refer back to as a source of inspiration.

I don’t know what I would do without the Scant in my life, he is not only a mentor but now a great friend so I just wanted to thank you for all your help!