Testimonials
Chief Operations Officer - Financial Services Group
"I still remember the day I called Kingsley in a panic. Our merger with a rival firm had gone from 'challenging' to 'near-disaster' in just weeks. Cultural differences were causing daily conflicts, key people were threatening to leave, and the leadership teams from both companies were barely on speaking terms.
Kingsley didn't just swoop in with generic solutions—he took the time to understand the personalities involved and the root causes of tension. What impressed me most was how he approached the situation like an elite sports psychologist preparing a team for a high-stakes match. He worked with both leadership teams separately at first, building trust and creating a common language around performance, then gradually brought us together through carefully designed workshops and team experiences.
One particular offsite session at a former Olympic training facility was transformative. Kingsley had us working through challenges that required both teams to rely on each other's strengths. There was this moment when we all realised we were finally functioning as one team—I actually got a bit emotional about it, though I'd never admit that to my board!
Six months later, not only did we retain all our key talent, but we've created something better than either company had before. Kingsley has this rare ability to make hard conversations feel safe and productive. He doesn't just fix problems—he builds foundations for future success. I can't recommend Kingsley and Kinetic People Development highly enough for navigating complex people challenges during organisational change."
Managing Director - Manufacturing
"Kingsley's 1:1 coaching sessions were an absolute game-changer for my leadership team. His method, using elite sports psychology to solve business problems, delivered bespoke insights that enhanced our decision-making and confidence in our leadership. Having been with Kinetic People Development for six months, we've witnessed incredible improvements in productivity and our employee engagement scores are the highest ever recorded."
HR Director - Legal
"We partnered with Kinetic People Development to help our leadership team enhance their communication and collaboration skills. Kingsley's background in professional services translated perfectly to our high-pressure environment. Internal conflicts have noticeably decreased and team performance is almost unrecognisable. The training has fundamentally changed how our partners approach leadership challenges."
HR Manager - Accountancy
"The DISC assessments and expert interpretation by Kinetic's team provided our partners with actionable insights that transformed our firm culture. Kingsley led our senior leadership feedback sessions himself, applying the mental toughness principles of professional sports to our strategic dialogue. The results have been outstanding—both in client satisfaction and internal communication success."
Owner - Digital Marketing Agency
"As a fast-growing agency, we needed structured leadership development. Kinetic's group coaching program, led by Kingsley and his team of former elite athletes, taught us how to build championship-level performance systems. Eight months in, we've doubled our client retention rate and significantly increased our team capacity without adding headcount. Their sports psychology approach to business challenges gave us a competitive edge."
Senior HR Consultant - Recruitment
"Kinetic's workshops on resilience and high-performance mindsets were exactly what our consultants needed. Kingsley's experience working with Olympic athletes brings a unique perspective to handling pressure and rejection—essential skills in recruitment. After implementing the techniques across our offices, consultant burnout has substantially decreased while our placement success continues to climb month after month."
CEO - Tech Start-Up
"Kinetic's immersive team experience at the high-performance venue was transformative for our leadership team. Kingsley and his coaches created challenges that pushed us beyond our comfort zones while building trust. Within three months, we've measured a 35% improvement in cross-team collaboration, and project delivery time has decreased by 20%. We're now operating with the mindset of champion athletes rather than just developers."
L&D Manager - Financial Services
"Working with Kinetic People Development has revolutionised our leadership development strategy. Their online training programs, combined with Kingsley's quarterly in-person sessions, created a sustainable development journey for our managers. After a year-long partnership, the majority of participants have taken on expanded responsibilities, and our leadership confidence across the company has never been stronger."
Founder & CEO - Legal Consulting
"Kingsley's leadership development is unlike any coaching we've ever experienced. By applying mental performance techniques used by world-class athletes, he was able to assist our partners in developing incredible resilience and strategic thinking. Since implementing Kinetic's performance system 18 months ago, we've experienced amazing revenue growth while enjoying our most cohesive culture yet. The ROI has been spectacular."
Director - IT Services
"Kingsley and the Kinetic team delivered an offsite experience that was a turning point in our company's history. Their high-performance background posed challenges that precisely mirrored our business challenges. The immediate return was remarkable—better teamwork, greater preparedness for change and a whole new approach to solving problems. Two years later, we still use the performance principles we learned from Kinetic every day."