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“Our managers have undertaken a number of training programs over the years to assist them in their personal development however there was still a need to provide further support and guidance to help them reach the next level.

The executive coaching program has done this and as a result I have seen a significant positive change in the attitude and performance of our managers.”
Peter Gainsford
Director Infrastructure and Service Delivery
Leichhardt Council

 

"Pacific Consulting has facilitated our last two reviews of the General Managers performance with the Mayor and Council. We are very happy with the process used and the professional approach taken by Pacific Consulting."
Rik Hart
General Manager
Warringah Council

 

"Ross’ Executive Coaching combines skills training with ongoing one-on-one support to help individuals explore their strengths and weaknesses. They are then able to take greater responsibility for their own development, seeing the need for change and to apply their new skills to the work situation. Ross provides the opportunity for real development that translates to real change on the job. He is very approachable and his style is to provide rigorous challenge in a supportive/non-threatening environment."
Diane Marosszeky
Human Resources Officer/Public Officer
Kiama Municipal Council

 

“It has been a pleasure working with Ross to develop the skills of staff at Willoughby Council. Ross’ commonsense approach to issues is refreshing and the staff have benefited greatly from the coaching provided. I look forward to working with Ross in the future.”
Nick Tobin
General Manager
Willoughby City Council

 

“I have worked with Ross over many years and within several organisations. I have always found Ross to be knowledgeable, reliable, dependable but most of all, inspirational. Ross is a pleasure to work with and I look forward to our continued association.”
Vikki Lee
Manager Organisation Development and Human Resources
Liverpool City Council

 

“As the Mayor, I have worked with Ross over several years on management issues and performance reviews for Manly Council. I have found him most professional, offering sound and helpful advice."
Dr Peter MacDonald
former Mayor
Manly Council

 

“Pacific Consulting were very valuable in developing and rolling out our new staff recognition and reward program by providing us with insights and advice from their extensive experience with other organisations. A year and a half later it continues to work well!”
Bruce Rose
former Group Manager Organisation Development
Shellharbour City Council

 

“I have used the services of Pacific Consulting for many years and found them to be of high quality, totally reliable and value adding."
Alan Young
City Manager
Fairfield City Council

 

“The executive recruitment services provided by Pacific Consulting are first rate, very efficient and also very personable."
James Roncon
General Manager
Cowra Council

 

"The workshop was great for me because I like the principle of good relationships being a major factor in gaining good responses from others at work and home. Accordingly, I appreciated you highlighting the importance of good relationships through the workshop when you reviewed how best to interact with others using practical situations."
Peter Byrne
Civic Services Coordinator
Wingecarribee Council

 

"The Belbin team styles profiles and workshops have been a useful tool to rebuild the bonding between members of the executive team and provide an objective opportunity for peer review in a non confrontational manner"
David Walker
General Manager
The Hills Shire Council

 

"Ross McLelland is a trusted business partner who has provided Council Management with high quality, professional advice in relation to a number of important corporate projects."
Jim Montague
General Manager
City of Canterbury

 

"I found that Ross constantly challenges your thought processes and how to improve your leadership and personal qualities in his sessions with you. I have started using the lessons learnt and now find my interaction with staff has improved, and the work environment is better for it! Thanks Ross."

Wayne Rylands
Executive Manager, Open Space & Urban Services
Lane Cove Council

 

"Ross has provided me with reliable and valuable recommendations on our executive remuneration over several years."
Penny Holloway
General Manager
North Sydney Council

 

“I have been very pleased with the professionalism and advice Pacific Consulting has provided to me for the remuneration of the Directors."
David Evans
General Manager
Maitland City Council

 

"I have appreciated Ross' advice on both executive remuneration and general management matters over a number of years both in local and state government."
Peter Brown
General Manager
Lane Cove Council

 

"I have been very impressed with Ross’s coaching of our managers who have responded very positively and enthusiastically."
Brian Weir
former General Manager
Shellharbour City Council

 

“My professional coaching from Ross, gave me time to reflect and provided me with an added insight to some of my leadership skills and behaviours. This has assisted me greatly in further developing a working relationship with Councillors and building an effective team with my managers."
Debbie Sandars
Group Manager City Services
Fairfield City Council

 

“Pacific Consulting helped me greatly in developing our new structure, and Ross’s coaching assisted the executives to build their effectiveness and performance contribution to the Council."
Rod Oxley
former CEO
Wollongong City Council

 

"Since undertaking the Management Workshop, I'm no longer trying to solve everyone's problems but rather help them to make their own decisions to solve their own problems."
Emilio Reule
Works Manager
Glenorchy City Council