auxano consultancy
Capacity-Community-Commitment
We truly appreciate and value each person/organisation who has worked with us over the years.
We want to remain transparent and genuine with the feedback we receive. Below are positive and constructive comments.
We hope these comments offer a broader and richer insight into Auxano Consultancy and Stu.
The coaching support I have received from Stu has been truly invaluable. His ability to listen deeply to the challenges I face, combined with the thoughtful insights and practical solutions he offers, has helped me navigate some of the most demanding moments of my leadership journey. Having Stu’s guidance as I work through career transitions and deepen my understanding of myself has been incredibly beneficial. He has helped me reflect more clearly, approach challenges with greater confidence, and believe more strongly in my own abilities, contributing meaningfully to both my personal and professional growth. Stu’s kind, caring, and supportive nature allows him to meet you where you are and guide you with authenticity on a journey of self-discovery. His extensive professional and life experience make him an exceptionally skilled coach, particularly for someone like me working within the same sector. To say that I highly recommend Stu as a coach feels like an understatement. Charline King MBE Head of Children and Young People Services at Rathbone
"Stu delivers proactive, motivational and creative support with the professionals he assists. I have seen him work equally well with a diverse group of people, faith, cultures, ethnicity and generations, allowing each person to come as they are and be included. Stu is great at problem solving and identifying and adopting clear routes to achieve targets and move forward. He has developed and strengthened the capacity of the charity through the challenges of voluntary funding issues and lack of statutory assistance. He has creatively found ways to fund-raise and add value and has looked to collaborate with others rather than compete in order to secure assistance. He is a great teacher and mentor and many people young and older look to him for guidance and leadership. Stu is very sincere and humble and those attributes allow him to fit within a group and his natural leadership gives him the opportunity to guide and assist through consultation. I have learnt an incredible amount from him personally and have watched many others flourish under his guidance." Helen Alves Senior Services Manager- Family Support at Missing People
"Stu is a highly effective and personable leader. Whether he is engaging with youngsters from troubled backgrounds, organising an event or generating new and innovative ideas for business and community projects he is above all else pragmatic. Stu delivers truly visionary real-world solutions from inception to completion through determination and hard graft; and he does it all with a smile on his face."
Simon Clarke Retired Captain British Army
"I have known Stu for over 15 years, in both a personal and professional capacity. He’s someone whom I have always found to be approachable, honest and open. He’s also a great listener and I have always got a great deal out of my meetings with him. Stu has a wide and in-depth knowledge of youth work and the youth violence prevention system."
Lee Dema, Project Director, St. Matthew’s Project
"If I was charged with safeguarding the young people in such dangerous situations, I would want Stu Thomson at my side. Stu has extensive experience of working effectively with hard-to-reach young people. He has a rare understanding of the complex dynamics of gang-affected neighbourhoods and the risks posed to the young people and families who live there. More than most other professionals in this demanding field, he also understands the policies and administrative and professional multi-agency practices that can make gang-affected neighbourhoods safer and fast-forward young people out of gang involvement." Professor John Pitts MA PhD Dip Ed DipYW FRSA, Director of the Vauxhall Centre for the Study of Crime
"Stu is a charismatic and an inspirational leader. Stu is a "can do" character rolls up his sleeves to get things done. He quickly grasps key issues in new situations and is a good man to have on your team. He is a delight to work with."
Tim Martindale Ex-Director of Overseas Operations, Mission Direct
"I have observed, and worked alongside Stu on a trip abroad and I have got involved in some projects since. I am very impressed and inspired. Stu is a true leader: a genuine heart for people, a great professional, great practical ideas and great fun."
Luca Bosatta retired MD in Global Investment Bank
Stu is a friend and mentor.
A friend who I can be open and honest with…the good stuff and the tough stuff.
Stu doesn’t mind taking the role of mentor and challenging me, and this really helps me to think more deeply about some of the ideas I hold.
Stu has greatly helped me with proposals and strategies for the small charity I run which aims to empower girls in Kenya. It is good to have his support with an initiative that at times can be discouraging on your own.
Stu is always encouraging. It is good to have a committed friend to call on. I look forward to furthering our journey.
Andy Greenbank Director BR8 Construction Ltd