Client testimonials

'Ian Lorimer has given me advice over a number of years.  I retained Time to Talk to prepare an overview of our Residential Valuations and Litigation Support Department and provide coaching to individual team members.  I was impressed with Ian's sensitive approach to the department, the care he took with all members of staff and the time he has devoted to our needs and the excellent and constructive overview report that he produced.  His individual team member’s coaching is producing excellent results.  I would have no hesitation in recommending him to others'. - Head of Residential Valuations & Litigation Support Department, International Property Consultancy

'Ian has provided invaluable professional advice to friends over the years, and was a more than helpful source of counsel when I was deciding whether and how to set up my own business in 1998.  I have been happy to recommend him to friends and associates now that he is focusing on this service as his core business.' -  Managing Partner, Financial PR Consultancy

‘For the first time in my career I have come to realise that to be a good leader I have to allow people to make mistakes – only once though and I then expect them to learn that they should never make the same mistake again!’ – Board Director, Investment Bank 

'My sessions with Ian have been excellent in that they made me stop and think about some important and fundamental issues, which as a very busy person in a high pressure City job, I had tended to ignore. At the age of 40, I have found it very useful, but quite difficult, to confront some basic questions in relation to a major change in my circumstances. Ian has a very good way of putting things into context and a laser like ability to get down to the main issues.  He helped and encouraged me to do what was needed and supported me whilst going through the process.  I highly recommend his services.'  - Head of European Research, Investment Bank

'I read about Time to Talk through a friend who gave me their brochure and thought that the idea of speaking to someone who was neither a friend nor a work colleague suited me as I needed to focus on my career plans.  Ian Lorimer’s unique personal coaching style has been of real benefit to me, not only to maintain a balance to my life but he has also to help me to clarify my personal objectives. The achievements I have made are far in excess of what I thought could be done and without any great upsets, due, in no small part to the reassurance and guidance offered by the Time to Talk philosophy and experience.  Ian has always seen where I want to be and has given me great support and encouragement to get out and achieve what I really want to, both professionally and personally.  I can recommend Time toTalk to anyone who wants more out of life than they already have.' - Private Client Wealth Management Marketing Executive

'I found our sessions both challenging and rewarding. I have developed better perspectives on many issues by appreciating the positives of different situations (rather than just the negatives) and appreciating how others may look at situations differently from me.  Ian helped me with both career and personal decisions, as well as helping me to appreciate that I had a lot more going for me than I realised. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a fresh outlook.' - Sector Equity Analyst, US Investment Bank

‘I have learnt that to get the best results I make those I am responsible for believe that most tasks that they are given were their idea in the first place and then give them plenty of e credit for completing them successfully.’ – High Street Bank Retail Marketing Manager

'Ian Lorimer is an excellent personal coach and I would have no hesitation in recommending his very valuable services to anyone. He possesses excellent interpersonal skills, is very empathetic and a fantastic motivator. I have found his advice and wisdom invaluable on many an occasion coupled with his acute perception which has helped me to solve many a problem.   The personal coaching service that he provides is of great support irrespective of where you are in life'. - Artist and aspiring gallery owner

"When I was going through the stress of divorce and trying to hold down a high-pressure job in the securities industry, I can honestly say that without Ian's help, support and will-do attitude in his coaching I would have folded.  As it is I have come through a very tough time.  I have mended fences with my children and am much easier to work with.   Thanks to his help I have more confidence and a much better perspective on life and know that the only thing that limited me in the past were the barriers that I myself put in the way of achieving what I really wanted." - Pan European Equities Salesman, French Investment Bank. 

'Ian has a very good ear and hears the things that you don't, but need to, talk about.  An independent person who worked to my agenda, not his, who became an excellent sounding board for my ideas and a conscience that reminded me nicely but firmly to do the things that I said I would'. - Director, Private Equity

'Working with Ian has enabled me to bring a clear structure and focus on identifying my personal and business needs and goals. He has helped me focus on the positive things. His views are always objective and constructive. By working closely with Ian, not only do I now have a clear vision of where I want to be both in my personal and business life but I also have a strategy to get there.  The sessions have been both challenging and enjoyable and in addition Ian has always been available outside of the sessions if needed' - Deputy Director Global Real Estate, UK Management Consultancy 

‘A sounding board from someone with the time to listen, the experience to counsel and complete neutrality, what more could I ask for.’ – Director, Real Estate Company

'Ian has the uncanny ability to get to the nub of a problem really quickly.  His years of city experience probably help, but what stands out most is the sense of humour that makes our weekly sessions so enjoyable. One of the abiding nuggets to come from our sessions was the realisation that the greatest barrier in business life was the inability to make decisions.' - Mentor Coach