Sarginsons Industries Ltd is a technology consultancy and leading European foundry based in Coventry. Managing Director, Anthony Evans shares his experiences as a Leadership Board® member.
“Initially I worked with Liz for individual personal coaching and support as my wife had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. I knew I needed to have as much support around me to be able to manage that situation at home and at work at the same time.” says Anthony.
“What Liz helped me through was so much more. She actively encouraged me to join a Leadership Board®. At that stage, I was fine, in terms of working with individuals in the office, but felt that maybe I needed a little more encouragement and confidence to get out and meet people outside of the work environment, to gain perspective and alternate opinions as to how to handle different situations. Also it was important to be able to continue to handle the balance between work pressure and home requirements.
There is a very positive dynamic within the Leadership Board® – the members are from completely different business sectors which I find really useful and enlightening. That’s the bit that I like, you realise that whilst you are in your industry sector you’re not in a silo. There are other business sectors with very similar problems, yet the solutions can vary widely. Frequently we come up with new and insightful ideas in the way we handle things.
Having the opportunity to consider my business challenges with Leadership Board® members is invaluable. Their questioning can be quite intense, and it can really make you think. Because the questions are coming from experts within their own field it prompts you to go away and find out the answers.
My experience and participation in the Leadership Board® has supported my personal confidence; I have a better ability to manage in all directions and at a very senior level. It has definitely encouraged me to pursue professional activities out of my day-to-day work activities. I have set a clear pathway for my own career, which I know that I am more than capable of delivering.
The Leadership Board® is structured to support your growth on a personal level, but there are definitely added benefits to the business. To get the best out of the Leadership Boards® takes commitment but the return is worth it!”
Anthony Evans Managing Director Sarginsons Industries Ltd
"Having the opportunity to consider by business challenges with Leadership Board® members is invaluable. Their questioning can be quite intense, and it can really make you think"
Objectives
To be challenged and to grow in confidence.
To handle the balance between work pressure and home requirements.
To consider different perspectives from experts in their industry.
To gain a variety of opinions in handling challenging situations.
Challenges
The pressures of balancing home and work following the loss of my wife due to cancer.
Managing the owners expectations within the capabilities of the business.
Managing the business in all directions.
Outcome
I have gained in confidence.
I have a better ability to manage in all directions and at a very senior level.
I have been encouraged to pursue professional activities outside my day-to-day work.
I have a clear pathway for where I want to be with my own personal career.
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