Testimonials

I wanted guidance on how to set up a new governance by introducing a new CEO, with a particular focus in managing the “essentials” in a context of family ownership (my two children and myself) – How to really oversee the business effectively without intervening in daily operations and how to divide up/clarify the roles of my children, who are executive committee members and representatives of the company shareholders’ families.
I needed to step away from my own role (be less involved in the action and focus more on planning) and keep a check on my impatience and improve our ability to enrich the relationship with my two sons so that we can talk to each other and listen to each other better.

What support did Michel provide?

Michel was a great listener and showed very good deductive skills during our discussions, focusing less on form and more on substance. He’s a man with concrete experience, a business leader who shares what he knows through specific examples.

He suggests tailored methods he has tested himself during his career. He illustrates his support with simple drawings that leave a lasting impression. Michel says what he thinks, honestly and sincerely, even when it may be difficult to hear. His book also provides great added value. Michel is a coach with a past that demands respect. He is creative and adapts to each situation.

What conclusions do you draw from this experience?

For me, this encounter was transformative and immensely beneficial at a sensitive time in our company’s family succession. Michel helped our children to complement one another and obtain constructive insight. I’m very satisfied with this experience.

His approach, based on his own experience and real-life situations, enables parallels to be drawn between his past experiences and my own, helping to shed light on tangible solutions. Beyond simply coaching, Michel is available whenever a situation requires more urgent attention, which is also greatly appreciated.

What conclusions do you draw from this experience?

This coaching has been very positive and beneficial in all respects. It isn’t always easy being the CEO of a company, so being able to rely on the advice and experience of someone like Michel, in complete transparency, is a great asset.

I need a sparring partner who really understands the role of business leader, who could provide support whenever needed (concrete measures as well as strategic perspective) over time..

What support did Michel provide?

Michel was a great listener. A relationship of trust was established. He helped me maintain my strategic focus and mature personally in terms of team management. He also provided valuable advice on specific points, while also maintaining the right balance between prudence and humility – not being as involved in the company as myself. I became more confident, I learned to delegate, to focus less on details, in short, to prepare myself for the rapid growth my company is currently enjoying.

What conclusions do you draw from this experience?

Thank you, Michel, for your constant support, which has helped me grow (and continues to help) both on a personal level and as a Manager In Michel, I also found a counterpart in my search for meaning and values in work. It is possible to succeed but also remain a person of conviction and a seeker of meaning (sense of personal and collective work, sense of organisations). I greatly value and eagerly anticipate our meetings, which are always rich in meaning with such a productive coach.

Michel brought me his calm, positive attitude and experience, challenging or reassuring me in my decisions whenever I was in doubt..

What conclusions do you draw from this experience?

An exchange of experience that strengthens commitment and determination.

Our discussion helped confirm my own vision of our business model as well as the relevance of the business plan underpinning the group’s valuation.

What conclusions do you draw from this experience?

Michel’s experience in the acquisition and sale of companies, and his kindness, provided me with insights that confirmed my subsequent decisions.