“When I thought of a coach to share my story with, I thought of Simon right away.  I’ve only known him a few weeks, but he makes a strong and positive impression.  His passion for life and commitment to helping others, whether us in coaching sessions or the children he mentors, creates a perfect alignment between what seems like his philosophy and his practice.  In other words, I can’t find a contradiction in him and perhaps that is what speaks of his groundedness and integrity.  He brought this to my session as I was hoping he would because my story was complicated and heavy with emotion. His questions are insightful and (as he might say) ‘spot on.’  He really dissected the situation as I had not yet done because I was too close to it.  But now I was ready.  I think what I liked the most was that he respected my view of the situation.  He didn’t try to tear that apart and make me second guess myself.  I got confirmation (if I needed it) that he was the right coach when he put forth the final question that would lead to my main take away, how I would take action, and how I would pack away this situation once and for all or how the Dutch would say “let that ship sail.”  The original is ”that ship has sailed” so I modified it slightly.  Simon stands out in more ways than one, and I am so pleased I had the pleasure of meeting with him.”