Track record of success helping clients make powerful progress
Ethical practices in sales and marketing
Experience, qualifications, and training
Committed to their own continued professional development
Important Information
Coaching is a dynamic process of change that is unique to the individual. The progress we show from former clients is an indication of the results you can achieve with coaching, however, coaching is not a "done for you" service. Therefore, your progress may look different from others, however, it will be entirely appropriate given your individual needs and goals. Our mission is to present our research and insights into both personal and professional coaches so you can make an informed decision. Each coach that has a hosted Credible Coach webpage has agreed to be continuously held accountable by instilling a continuous feedback loop. Credibility is established by examining a coach's past client success, their experience, training, and the ethics of their sales and marketing techniques. Because the coaching industry is largely unregulated, anyone can make unsubstantiated claims without any accountability. We create a barrier to entry and make the process easier and more transparent for anyone interested in hiring a coach.
What Is Coaching?
Coaching is unlocking your potential to maximise your own performance. It is more often helping you to learn rather than teaching you. As experts in behaviour change, coaches help leaders more accurately examine their weak points, gain better perspective about their abilities and how to better make use of them. It can help those in leadership positions learn how to empower themselves and those on their teams. Utilising coaching within a leadership role allows top managers to be more effective in motivating their team and connecting with them on a deeper level. It helps the leader to develop trust among team members and create an emotionally centered work environment.
How can Matt's coaching or coaching skills training help me?
Matt's coaching can help you if you're in a leadership position whether in your own company or within an organisation. Matt's coaching will help you more accurately examine your weak points, gain better perspective about your abilities and how to better make use of them. On top of this, it can help you to build your emotional intelligence, with greater self-awareness, empathy, and self-control. Matt also offers coaching skills training. Former clients have commented on how Matt's training has made a lasting impact on the cohesion of their team and the motivation of their team members.
Key Information:
Coaching Experience:
25+ years
No. of individuals coached:
1000+
Types of clients coached:
Business Owners/ CEOs, Freelancers/ Entrepreneurs, Senior Executives, Leaders, Professionals
Background:
Corporate leadership experience in organisations such as Barclays and Korn Ferry
Clients most frequently comment on progress in these areas:
Improvement in leadership performance and confidence
The team works better together and produces better results
Working smarter and more strategically with improved focus
Newfound confidence to manage and lead effectively
An introduction from Matt
Matt's Coaching Style:
Motivational, Collaborative, Challenging
Credible Coach has personally collected the feedback below.
The detailed case studies can be found further down the page.
LinkedIn Testimonials
Matt has 40 testimonials on LinkedIn.
Clients comment most on these areas:
• Improvement in self-confidence • Thought provoking sessions • Enhanced personal resilience and focus • Improved job satisfaction and business performance • Matt is creative, knowledgeable and an effective coach and trainer
All of these testimonials are from our online research and have not been personally verified by us.
Who would work best with Matt
Our research indicates that Matt's coaching would be most beneficial for:
1. You're a leader within an organisation or founder you want to build impactful relationships with your team members, empowering them to lead and make clear decisions on their own.
2. You need some strategic thinking time to find the best solutions to complex business challenges.
3. You would like the enhance your leadership confidence, self-esteem and resilience.
4. You want to gain better perspective about your abilities and how to better make use of them.
Who wouldn't work best with Matt
Our research indicates that Matt's coaching wouldn't be most beneficial for:
1. If you don't manage or lead a team then Matt's coaching or coaching skills training would be less beneficial for you.
2. If you're looking to be diagnosed or treated for any mental health conditions. Therapists/ counselors are trained to help you process trauma and cope with depression or mood disorders that severely impact your well being. Coaching focuses on your mental growth, helping them move towards desired results.
3. You are a student, retired person or unemployed. Although coaching can be used with people at all stages of life, we have not been able to locate any past clients in these demographics.
Case Studies
Previous clients include:
We have collected 2 video testimonials (above) and 9 written testimonials.
Case studies include sensitive and often personal details. We offer clients the option to provide their feedback anonymously or to not include their picture. We verify each case study for authenticity.
"The team I work with is now a much more cohesive unit, delivering greater results."
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Anonymous Verified Client
What drew you to Matt's services? His ability to bridge business issues to personal needs.
What was your biggest challenge prior to working with Matt? Work-life balance, and seeing matters through other people's lenses.
What changed after working with Matt? I was able to step back, evaluate situations with a degree of empathetic perspective. I also found that my work/life balance was much more organised and manageable, and my quality of life was enhanced as a result.
What specific results can you share? The team I work with is now a much more cohesive unit, delivering greater results. We are now much more trusting of one another and willing to share challenges.
What would you say to someone on the fence about purchasing Matt's services? Matt Somers is a highly credible, experienced business and life coach. He has a great ability to break issues down and manage situations in a compassionate, yet results-driven way and I would have no hesitation in seeking his support and advice in the future.
"We're working smarter and are now able to focus more on what is important."
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Chris Kean, Managing Director at Dodio
What drew you to Matt's services? We recognised the need for advice and guidance from an expert.
What was your biggest challenge prior to working with Matt? We were feeling "stuck" while trying to grow our business.
What changed after working with Matt? We've gained valuable insight and feel like we're on our way to tackling a number of problemsobstacles. We're working smarter and are now able to focus more on what is important.
What specific results can you share? Our pitching process, the calibre clients we're prepared to work with and our project delivery process has all adapted and show improvements.
What would you say to someone on the fence about purchasing Matt's services? I sat on the fence too long. Having an expert analyse you and your business with fresh eyes, experience and outside perspective isn't something you can do yourself.
"This has enabled them to develop their levels of personal resilience and mental strength to meet both personal and professional challenges."
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Anonymous Verified Client The following case study is provided by the sponsor company on the changes they have witnessed in the manager who was coached.
What drew you to Matt's services? I have previously worked with Matt in the delivery of performance coaching training for managers in a number of organisations and for coaching support for some managers who have faced difficulties in managing performance issues and conflict within teams. Matt's professionalism, skills, knowledge and experience as both a trainer and as a coach has been exceptional at all times. This has enabled managers to develop their skills and abilities both professionally and personally to meet the challenges that they have faced with competence and confidence.
What was your biggest challenge prior to working with Matt? The confidence of a relatively inexperienced manager to have difficult and constructive conversations with their team members to tackle challenging behaviours and bring about the required levels of performance improvement and team cohesion. This was impacting negatively on both the manager and their team members, causing a breakdown in working relationships which was affecting their performance as individuals and as a team.
What changed after working with Matt? Following the coaching support, the manager was able to address the issues with the member of staff. The coaching support enabled the manager to identify the areas of their own personal competence, their fears and concerns impacting upon the working relationship to take ownership, face the challenges confidently and identify and implement solutions.
What specific results can you share? The coaching support has had a lasting impact upon the individual, enabling them to develop strategies to deal assertively with conflict and times of self-doubt in their own ability. This has enabled them to develop their levels of personal resilience and mental strength to meet both personal and professional challenges with confidence and greater competence.
What would you say to someone on the fence about purchasing Matt's services? I have first-hand experience of the positive and lasting impact that Matt has had on staff within a range of different organisations. Matt is authentic, honest and genuine. He is able to engage with individuals at all levels, instilling confidence and trust from the very beginning. His knowledge, skills and experience are first class and he works hand in hand with you to get the best possible outcome for the individual. Without his coaching support, we would have either lost our manager to long term sickness absence or through resignation as they were unable to move forward.
"My confidence with clients has gone from strength to strength."
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Sarah Wilkes, Coping With Cancer
What drew you to Matt's services? I was introduced to Matt when I started my coaching training at my place of work. Matt is an extremely approachable and knowledgeable coach who delivers a quality service. His coaching workshops were fun, interactive and most beneficial in terms of how I can implement what I learnt and deliver coaching to my own clients.
What was your biggest challenge prior to working with Matt? When learning new skills I sometimes lack confidence in myself as I always want to strive to give my best. Matt's workshops are very supportive and informative and I was able to arrange further coaching follow up calls.
What changed after working with Matt? My confidence with clients has gone from strength to strength and having a coaching coach like Matt is a real plus. .
What specific results can you share? I am more confident with the way I work and how I approach the coaching model with my own clients.
What would you say to someone on the fence about purchasing Matt's services? I have experienced both sides of Matt's coaching services and never hesitate to ask his advice and support. Coaching, with the right coach like Matt really helps you move forward. There are no quick fixes in life. The skills and tools gained through coaching are certainly long term and empowering. So I would highly recommend Matt Somers.
"It's something I would encourage any business leader looking to develop themselves or their team to do."
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Jennifer Rycroft, Membership Director at North East England Chamber of Commerce
What drew you to Matt's services? I was recommend Matt's services by my employer and after an introductory meeting, was keen to work with him.
What was your biggest challenge prior to working with Matt? Prior to working with Matt, I had taken on a new role with greater responsibility and a new team. I had not long before returned to work from having 9 months off to have my little girl. I had lost some confidence but also wanted to develop myself.
What changed after working with Matt? Working with Matt, gave me newfound confidence and made a huge difference in my ability to manage and lead effectively. I still use the competencies I learnt and fully expect to be for the rest of my career.
What specific results can you share? One of the most important things I took away from working with Matt, was that the answers came from within me. I learnt so much from our discussions, the exercises we did, the live scenarios we used and then being able to put it all into practice with great effect.
What would you say to someone on the fence about purchasing Matt's services? I didn't particularly know what coaching was until I was given the opportunity to work with Matt and now it's something I would encourage any business leader looking to develop themselves or their team to do. Matt's is so knowledgeable and his approach is fluid and flexible. He encourages success, listens wholeheartedly (taking the time to understand your world) and inspires confidence. Matt is genuinely so good at what he does and I cannot recommend him highly enough.
"He has helped me to make a huge positive change to both my work performance as a part of our management team, but also to my personal life."
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Anonymous Verified Client
What drew you to Matt's services? From my very first meeting with Matt, he gave me confidence that I could discuss challenging and, sometimes very deep and intimate feelings, in a confidential and non-judgmental environment.
What was your biggest challenge prior to working with Matt? He provided a flexible and tailored approach to investigating these issues by asking ‘challenging’ questions in a way that provokes a positive response, which was eye-opening, to say the least. He challenged me to practice methods to improve my performance and we reviewed the results in our feedback sessions.
What changed after working with Matt? In the short time that I’ve worked with Matt, he has helped me to make a huge positive change to both my work performance as a part of our management team, but also to my personal life.
What specific results can you share? This change in my performance has been seen and welcomed by both my boss and my colleagues.
What would you say to someone on the fence about purchasing Matt's services? Even though our time working together was foreshortened by Covid, I feel I’m now in a much stronger position. Where in the past certain topics would trigger uncontrolled negative and unproductive responses, now I’m much better at not only foreseeing these situations, but can now objectively prepare for and it’s easier to get my point across in a calm non-confrontational way.
"My reflective practice has improved and this has impacted my strategic thinking in practice."
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Michael Shane, Director of operations
What drew you to Matt's services? Matt has an incredibly strong reputation for being an exceptional coach. I am aware of his work and know other clients of his that speak very highly of his services.
What was your biggest challenge prior to working with Matt? Finding the time to develop myself.
What changed after working with Matt? I understand the value of making time to explore how I can be a better version of me.
What specific results can you share? My reflective practice has improved and this has impacted my strategic thinking in practice.
What would you say to someone on the fence about purchasing Matt's services? Invest in yourself.
"When a colleague is frustrated with my team I can stand back and deal with the problem and not the frustration."
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Anonymous Verified Client
What drew you to Matt's services? A friend who recommended him.
What was your biggest challenge prior to working with Matt? Thinking of the bigger picture, staying calm, looking at the after affects.
What changed after working with Matt? I often look at things from the bigger picture.
What specific results can you share? When a colleague is frustrated with my team I can stand back and deal with the problem and not the frustration.
What would you say to someone on the fence about purchasing Matt's services? Consider what you don't know.
"He coached me on how to manage ambiguity and succeed within my new role, which allowed me to exceed my own expectations of myself."
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Rashaad Price, HR Advisor
What drew you to Matt's services? His experience and subject matter knowledge.
What was your biggest challenge prior to working with Matt? Adapting to a new country and work environment.
What changed after working with Matt? My level of agility.
What specific results can you share? He coached me on how to manage ambiguity and succeed within my new role, which allowed me to exceed my own expectations of myself.
What would you say to someone on the fence about purchasing Matt's services? Try it you won’t have anything to lose.
Podcast Episodes
Member of Association for Coaching
Published Books
Matt Somers has 4 books published on Amazon.
FAQ's
How is the research conducted?
We collect proof of coaches' training certificates/ credentials, conduct an online and background check, and probe deep into the areas where their past clients most likely reside to find their feedback too. We then personally gather feedback from past clients and do further research on those types of clients to discover who works best with the coach and what they are recommended for.
What's the goal of Credible Coach?
We want to give you all the information you need to make an informed decision. It can be challenging to truly know which coaches provide quality work, operates ethically and with their clients best interest at heart. We'll only work with coaches who provide proof of their claims, which have been checked and verified by our team. We want to protect you and ensure you only work with coaches who stand out from the crowd by providing exceptional coaching experiences to their clients.
Are coaches held accountable on Credible Coach?
Yes, this is why each coach has a link to our website, not a PDF report. As a result, we can continually ensure that coaches are held to a high standard and maintain a continuous feedback loop. If a complaint is received, we will investigate it immediately.
Why is Credible Coach independent?
It is our role to research and present our findings objectively. We aren't affiliated with any particular coaching body or school. By doing so, we remain impartial.
Can i contact Credible Coach with and further questions?
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Professional Bodies and Coaching Registers
Association for Coaching One of the leading professional bodies for coaches and organisations, with a purpose of inspiring and championing coaching excellence in a bid to advance the coaching profession and make a positive and lasting difference.
Association for Professional Executive Coaching and Supervision (APECS) The Association for Professional Executive Coaching and Supervision (APECS) is the professional body for executive coaching and for the supervision of executive coaches. The not-for-profit organisation aims to set high professional standards for executive coaching and requires members to adhere by its Code of Ethics and Conduct.
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP Coaching) BACP is one of the UK’s largest professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy. The Association is made up of a number of different membership categories, e.g. Associate Member, Member (MBACP), Accredited Member (MBACP Accred), with the different categories standing for different levels of training and experience. Accredited Members have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by the Association. All members are bound by a Code of Ethics & Practice and a Complaints Procedure.
European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) The European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) exists to promote, develop and set the expectation for good coaching and mentoring practice in the UK.
UK International Coach Federation (ICF) The International Coach Federation is the professional association for personal and business coaches worldwide. Formed back in 1995 the Federation now has over 16,000 members and is dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by setting high professional standards, providing certification and building a network of credentialed coaches.
International Authority for Professional Coaching and Mentoring (IAPC&M) The IAPC&M is an internationally focused organisation run by professional coaches whose aim it is to build, maintain and raise awareness of the coaching practice.
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) The UKCP exists to promote and maintain the profession of psychotherapy and the highest standards in the practice of psychotherapy throughout the United Kingdom. Registration with UKCP is obtained through one of their Member Organisations and each practitioner must maintain membership of a Member Organisation to maintain their UKCP Registration. They must adhere to approved Codes of Ethics and Practice and be accountable to UKCP Complaints and Appeals Procedures.
The Association for NLP (ANLP) The Association for Neuro Linguistic Programming (ANLP) is a UK Association for NLP Professionals. This organisation is a Community Interest Company, which means that they are recognised as a social enterprise which exists to enhance NLP and support the NLP community.
NLP Association of Excellence (NLPEA) The NLP Association of Excellence (NLPEA) is a recognised accrediting body for Coaching and NLP. The key aims of the association are to provide ethical standards in the practice of NLP and coaching, and to protect and benefit the public through the registration of only qualified professionals.
International NLP Trainers Association (INLPTA) International NLP Trainers Association (INLPTA) is an international association of NLP Trainers and Master Trainers who have agreed to abide by and uphold INLPTA's standards of quality, professionalism and ethics in their NLP training and in the conduct of their NLP business.
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