Here's what some of our clients have to say about working with us: 

“ My team and I are into our third year of working with KO Consulting and we’re delighted with the results.  We’ve been through considerable organisational change and, with the help of Kate’s & Carolyn’s relaxed but challenging facilitation style, we’re embracing new challenges and have over achieved on business and personal deliverables.”

FIONNUALA TIGHE, FINANCE DIRECTOR
JOHNSON & JOHNSON MEDICAL DEVICES UK/IRELAND

“We have worked with Kate and the KO Consulting team for several years now. They are a trusted partner whom we can rely on to design and deliver leadership assessment and development solutions that really work for our organisation and people. They combine experience and insight with a very down-to-earth human approach.”

KATHERINE EASTER, CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICE
PENSION PROTECTION FUND

“Whilst I was on secondment in TfL, Kate supported me with a number of workshops with my team of 30 people. We developed a team purpose, a leadership charter and a milestone plan. Kate ran the workshops brilliantly but also helped me get clear about what I wanted from each one. Kate is highly qualified to work at quite a deep level with teams but she works so skilfully that it is all done with a real lightness that makes the team feel safe and supported. I enjoyed Kate’s flexible approach and she has the experience and skill to follow the direction the team want to take which further increases the team buy in to the outputs. I have worked with a number of different people in this space and Kate is one of the very best. Very pleased to be able to recommend her to my contacts.”

SEAN HORKAN, HEAD OF STRATEGIC ASSET MANAGEMENT, TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE

"Having seen how effective KO Consulting's approach to leadership development had been in my previous organisation, I immediately turned to them when developing a top leadership programme in my new charitable organisation. Kate Oliver quickly won the confidence of a group of initially sceptical leaders, who were previously unfamiliar with such development, and she enabled them to develop greater insight into their working styles and strategic leadership role. This proved vital when an unanticipated major merger took place soon afterwards."

KATY DENT, HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

"Having worked with Kate on several key business projects she brings a refreshing customer focus to her work. This, combined with her substantial depth and breadth of OD experience and tools, makes her a valuable addition to any OD or Change Management project.”

SHARON SAXTON, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT
CITY & GUILDS

"Kate delivered an MBTI session for us I was delighted with the results. The pace was excellent without skimming over any content. Kate took the time to answer questions thoughtfully and thoroughly, provided examples and anecdotes which brought the learning to life and kept the energy levels up with creative exercises. I’d have no hesitation in using KO Consulting again or recommending them.  Thanks again."

MATHEW WILL, HEAD OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
CENTREPOINT

"I can heartily recommend Kate. We have worked together on several HR projects involving major cultural change. She understands that whilst many consultancies talk about Strategy, Systems and Structure it is Purpose, Process and People that are most important.”

MALCOLM GOUGH, CEO
EMAP CONNECT

"Kate and Chris have done a fantastic job of building the Future Leaders final round assessment centre. They understood both the brief and programme extremely well which has meant the final product exceeded our expectations. Thank you Kate; we are looking forward to continuing to work with you.”

NASSEEM MALEKI, FLDP ATTRACTION & SELECTION MANAGER
BARCLAYS RBB

"Kate Oliver and Carolyn Bogush supported us with our leadership development programme, during a challenging period of change for our organisation. Their ability to get under-the-skin of our organisation and to deliver something meaningful, real and useful for our leaders was quite breathtaking.”

DAVID BOSTOCK, HEAD OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
BAUER MEDIA

“KO Consulting’s approach has been positive and challenging and every interaction has added value.  We can measure the financial impact and outcomes and I can feel the difference in our culture and people. I wouldn’t look anywhere else, and we will continue to work with you into the future.”

VICKY THEW, COO
CORNERSTONE HC

“Kate has been a trusted adviser and consultant to NBAD in talent management and psychometric assessments and development centres – often mobilising teams at short notice, delivering great solutions to stretching deadlines and working in the most challenging environments.  I’m very happy to recommend Kate.  She’s a true expert in her field and is great to work with.”

MORIA McEWEN, HEAD OF TALENT
NBAD

"Kate is a first class executive coach. Kate is extremely passionate about helping people thrive and be the best version of themselves they can be, whilst retaining their authenticity. Kate helped me on my journey from an expert/achiever leader to more of a catalyst leader by providing expert coaching. Kate also helped with mindfulness, resilience and well being techniques which were so impactful, we then rolled them out to the team and then the wider department. I’d highly recommend Kate to anyone who’s looking to develop their leadership skills. Thank you for all your support!”

BRADLEY O’CONNOR, HEAD OF OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY PLATFORMS
BEAZLEY

"I can highly recommend Kate as an executive coach. Kate is agreat match if you are looking to grow, develop and open up your thinking about your leadership impact and potential. I enjoyed, and benefited from, Kate’s skilled approach to coaching.”

ALEX GILD, DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

“I worked with Kate for a period of months and have found her to be interested, invested and committed to my own journey. A true professional who quickly saw the opportunities for growth within me and provided some structured reflection time to bring these to fruition. I can not thank Kate enough for his support and what that has meant for me. I would not hesitate in recommending Kate.”

IAN HENDERSON, SERVICE DELIVERY DIRECTOR
COSTAIN

“I was lucky enough to work with Kate over a number of months. During this time Kate was instrumental in helping me understand and grow as a leader and as a person. Kate’s style puts you instantly at ease and her deep knowledge is refreshing. Every session I walked away with something extremely useful and relevant. We unpicked some pretty challenging things during our sessions! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Kate and will definitely be working with her again.”

SARAH CUMMINGS, HEAD OF CUSTOMER SERVICE
WORLDPAY FROM FIS

“My coaching programme with Kate has been brilliant. She was really insightful at helping me to see what needed to be done to be more positive about the future through challenging me in an honest and supportive way.  The work we did has been pivotal in my life - both validating me and enabling me to change and grow.  I’m a different person from where I was 6 months ago.  I’ve got my mojo back and ideas are flooding into my head again.”

DAVE WALLACE, CEO
HEATHWALLACE

"Before I had coaching, I wasn’t sure if I really needed it or if it would help me.  I now wish I had done it sooner - Kate has been a fantastic coach for me.  I always knew I could do more, but I was waiting too much for permission to act.  Kate challenged me to step into all I was capable of.  I now know what I stand for and that makes such a difference.  I see the possibility of what we could achieve and have been brave enough to take it on.  It’s astonishing what the team is now achieving as a result.”

ANDREA GREEN, CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE DIRECTOR
COSTAIN

"Kate is a first class coach. She has a great ability to focus and develop, whilst reflecting and challenging at the same time. Her ability to build rapport with me enabled our coaching relationship to quickly develop and drive results. She is great to work with as she delivers structure and theory to very practical challenges. She also provides you with tools on how to practically apply these in the business world. I would highly recommend her work.”

JOHN CONLON, HEAD OF PROPOSITION AND PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
BARCLAYCARD

"I just wanted to drop you a line to say a big thanks for the last two days! My vision for the programme, back in September last year absolutely came to fruition. The two days were emotional, sometimes difficult and ultimately inspiring – just what I wanted. I must say that you had the perfect style and approach which made the environment really safe and supportive. I am really proud.”

LOUISE SEARLE, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR HR
ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

“Thank you so much for facilitating a great day yesterday. I thought we achieved everything we had set out to do: celebrate the bid, bond as a team introduce new team members and importantly set clear sights for an able team eager to expand and grow.  Your comments on the team Myers Briggs profile have already got me thinking about how we grow the team going forwards.”

SENIOR CLINICAL LEADER
NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

"A massive thank you for the last couple of days. Apart from being quite exhausting emotionally (from the highs and lows), I realise that the experience will be one of those positive pivotal events in my professional and personal life. The exercises had a profound effect.

I really appreciate your huge wealth of knowledge, expertise and easy going, professional style – you brought together all the stuff I've ever done or read about. I've been journaling like mad ever since!”

SENIOR LEADER
ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND