Gerard de la Garde BA MSc

Qualifications

• B.A. Politics & Government with French, Kent University
• MSc Occupational Psychology, London University

References

"Gerard has been coaching me since July 2004. Initially, he performed an assessment of me which provided me deep insight into my strengths and weaknesses. More importantly, he provided me with practical advice on how to turn my weaknesses into strengths. Since then, I believe our relationship has evolved from being solely professional to being personal also. He has proven to be a great and exemplary advisor and colleague that I can depend on at any time. Furthermore, his advice and insight, although based on sound theory and extensive solid experience, continue to be practical, outstanding and profound."
Ziad N. Zarka, Director, Intellectual Property and Licensing. Hitech FZE

"I have really enjoyed the meetings with Gerard and found them quite illuminating, particularly on the psychology side of business relationships. Gerard is good at getting you to understand "why" people behave as they do and most importantly to think about how one can change ones own behavior patterns when developing additional responsibilities or changing roles within an organization. I think that from my perspective, I have come to the conclusion that my behavior in meetings may well have been due to a desire or need to "prove myself" being the new kid on the block. In discussing this with Gerard, he has coached me to understand that I really do not have anything to prove and that I should accept that my track record speaks for itself. Putting this into practice, has allowed me to feel much more comfortable about 'letting go' and to concentrate on the important issues and not feel compelled to be seen to be taking the lead all the time."
Mark McGlade, Business Development Director, Ingenia Technology

"YSC m'a permis, au moyen d'une approche méthodologique rigoureuse mais néanmoins chaleureuse, de pointer sans concession mes forces et mes axes de développement. La pertinence du questionnement ainsi que la forte interactivité de l'entretien ont favorisé un dialogue sans concession et d'une réelle richesse. A l'issue de l'évaluation faite par Gérard de la Garde... la question n'était plus de savoir si j'aimais ou non l'image de moi qui m'étais restituée, mais comment je pouvais, compte tenu de ce que j'avais appris de moi, améliorer mon efficacité et mon impact personnels. Le service de coaching m'est apparu comme une suite logique à cette évaluation. Je ne peux aujourd'hui que féliciter YSC pour leur apport dans mon processus de développement personnel". "
Thierry Cavrot, HR Director. Cadbury France