What people say:

Groups / Companies:

"We have just held a very successful business golf day – with a difference.  Sensitive to the business climate, we decided change from the traditional golf days we have held in the past and to make this year's event more business relevant.

Intrigued at the prospect of learning how to perform more consistently at top level, both in the business environment and on the golf course, we asked Steve Sharpley to run his Success Is a Mind Game workshop as part of the day.  Steve's two hour interactive presentation gave us a valuable insight into the science and practice of controlling our emotions to achieve positive results, at work and at play, in a relaxed and congenial environment.

We are very pleased with the success of the day, with everyone commenting how Steve’s session was both enjoyable and useful and I am very happy to recommend Steve and his workshop to any company or individual looking to make a golf (or any other) event something special, memorable and valuable for their clients and contacts." 
David Stanning, Snr. Partner, B P Collins Solicitors

‘I can’t believe how quickly the 2 hours went.  It was really interesting and you held everyone’s attention for the whole time. The interactive exercises really helped.’
Samantha Howe, Senior Marketing Executive, B P Collins Solicitors

Steve's session was very thought-provoking and emphasised the importance of not letting things you can't control distract you from positive thinking - particularly relevant in the current economic climate. It even helped my golf!

Stephen Green - lillington-green

“Steve gave a stimulating and thought provoking workshop to members of the Executives Association Thames Valley at their Annual Golf day. When we headed out onto the golf course I found his techniques helped me to focus on one shot at a time and I am certain my game improved when I was able to focus in this way. I have subsequently used these same techniques to help me focus before heading into an important client meeting and I have found this to be very beneficial.”
Sue Heddon Communications

Since attending the Success is a Mind Game event in October I have noticed an all round improvement in my game of golf. My handicap has improved because I have learnt not to dwell on the bad occurrences during the round. This in the past normally was compounded by several bad shots one after the other.

In addition to the golf, I was surprised to notice that in my everyday life I have been able to deal with difficulties and pressures much better, by not dwelling on them for too long, moving on quicker, enabling me to make my working life more productive.
ROBERT GREEN FCA
Green & Peter Chartered Accountants

Steve Sharpley provided a reduced version of his motivational “Success is a Mind Game” session – not an easy thing to do. I have seen a number of motivational / NLP / coaching type sessions, and I was really pleased Steve’s was so different. The scientific side made it so much more interesting, especially when we could put to test via his laptop linked to our heartbeat what he was promoting to us. Well done Steve – good session and enjoyed by everyone.
Richard Knight, Managing Director, Focal Point Adverting

 “I recently had the privilege of sitting through a morning with Steve where he presented on 'Success is a Mind Game', shortly before we were all about to embark on 18 holes round Mill Ride golf course (a fairly tough course) I had not played golf for over a year due to a broken wrist, so was understandably anxious as to how I would play and to add insult to injury, I was also the only woman taking part!! Steve talked us through, amongst other things, how our calming and stilling the mind can help you to be more effective in both sport and work environments.

So I set about putting into practice these techniques throughout the 18 holes....with great results, I surprised myself with a very respectable and enjoyable round and a great sense of accomplishment. So now I'm working on applying these in the office! (of course I should mention that Steve went on to win the day - just to prove that his skills REALLY do work).” June 22, 2009
Lee Cowan, Owner, GMH Marketing
 

“Steve's 'Sucess is a Mind Game?' session was extremely informative, interesting useful and fun! Steve manages to reshape your thinking with practical advise based on proven research. I would highly recommend Steve to anyone who wants to improve their perfomance in work and Golf.” June 25, 2009
Chris Bantock, MD,  Ansars Online Marketing and Internet business Consultant

Individuals:

After some coaching on the golf course: “Steve enabled me to immediately improve my focus and enjoyment on the course which also improved my game and results. Even more impressive in the week since then I have already been able to reduce my stress away from the course and seen benefits in other areas too”.
Tim Stimpson ex-England Rugby full back

I have acquired the skills to quieten the mind and access the peak performance zone and  I have been impressed with the simplicity. The results have been immediate and significant for me! 
Paul Harrison – Adv. Golf Coach (PGAAP)

It was very enjoyable and I learned how to clear my state of mind and get the best out of myself.  S. Bateman, Communication Manager, Abbey-Produban. Milton Keynes

I have recently undertaken a series of executive coaching sessions with Steve Sharpley as my coach.

Altogether we had 6 sessions over a period of about 6 months. I found the sessions to be extremely thought provoking and on occasions very demanding, but I also have to say very enjoyable. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Steve again at some time in the future and I would have no hesitation in recommending him as a coach.
PS he has also improved my golf!
Bill Shaw, Water operations director, United Utilities PLC,

The day was clear, purposeful and relevant.  Delivered very well. 
S. Kemp.  Century Law Limited

Steve’s design of this course enabled me to instantly recognise the challenges I face in my professional and personal life and how they reflect in the way I play golf. Steve removes all apprehensions to create a relaxed and focused environment in which the participants can achieve their best results.  I found this course extremely beneficial in many ways including helping me recognise the State of Mind I am in at any given time and providing me with some of the tools to change it if I am not happy with the situation.  I strongly recommended this course
G. Jones Dir– Inspired Business Services Ltd. Windsor

It helped me understand why I do certain interactions and how to put negative thoughts out of my mind.  A useful course which made me think deeply about my coaching style.  M. Shimmen – Business Coach

It was very informative and the timing perfect for me.  I learned the ability to understand and control my thinking and state of mind.  In doing so, I will be able to achieve greater results.  A. Bird, M.D. Century Law Limited. High Wycombe

I received a large number of benefits from the day: both on the golf course and business I’ve learned to step back and not get caught up or het up and am better able to just deal with the challenges presented to me.  Then move on to the next one.
Adrian Wells – Wells Wines Ltd. High Wycombe

“Before working with Steve I was an 11 HC knowing I could be better but my mind was all over the place on the golf course with what I'd done, what I could do and so on making golf harder than it had to be.  Since working with Steve for just 3 sessions, I've started to learn how to quiet my mind after and before shots making the game easier and more enjoyable?. I am currently playing off 7 and even when I'm playing badly it’s to my handicap and when well to a couple over. Steve's advice has helped off the course as well, helping me be more constant in my attitude and outlook”.
James Briggs (Aged 18)

It has been a … short time that I have been working with you Steve, … but in that time by working with you both I have been able to focus far more clearly on my goals whether they be golf or work or personal and specifically relating to golf can honestly say that I am now enjoying playing competitive golf again.

In fact, from not having any confidence to play in medals, I have entered the last three and been cut from 6.0 to 5.5.I am now enjoying medals and look forward to having another chance to be cut. My ambition remains wanting to be a Cat 1 golfer and I hope to succeed this year and then consolidate and stay there
Bryan Godwyn, Managing Director , G.A.E.