From Dr Lee Hutchinson
Disrupting the Executive Search & Leadership Industry | Board Advisor | Leadership Neuroscience & Assessment Leader | Career Coach to over 500 CEO's | Woman In Leadership | Transforming Champions | Forbes 100 |


I have known John Smith since 2007 when he was disrupting the HR landscape across the UK&I within top groups like Wincanton PLC, Eddie Stobart, M&S and Tesco to name a few.

John was always a direct, assertive but welcoming leader with immaculate principles and high expectations. He made an impact from day one and had a the ability to strengthen, lead and develop teams and become an advisor to his leadership teams and stakeholders.

John has become a close friend and trusted advisor on my Eaton SAKS International Group journey. I remember the conversation about my own ambitions, reservations and his advise that helped me make the best decision of my life.

Over the years apart from being an outstanding Executive, HR Transformer, and mentor John has become one of those guys I would direct other Senior Managers and Executives to help ‘sort out their problems’, give solid counsel, and be the driver of inspiration and level headed articulate advise.

He is a really trusted friend and confidant, someone I have the utmost respect for, he has also shown now how his skills and expertise are adaptable, transformative and relevant across the industries he serves that are ambiguous. Apart from being an outstanding Senior Executive and Coach John has now taken these skills into the International Sports arena to become a Major Winning Sports Coach.

As a keen golfer with a passion for growing talent, his sporting mentality and principles shine through to give people hope and shape their true identity. Thoroughly recommended, the industry needs people like John Smith, I am not surprised he is recognised as one of the world’s most respected leadership coaches and inspirational mentors.

John Smith will also be an integral part of Eaton SAKS International Leadership team helping individuals and firms drive performance, manage culture, grow, retain and develop future leaders for tomorrow. I look forward to working with John and how together we can improve people’s lives.

I have no doubt John will disrupt and make an impact on people’s and companies performance and wellness.

Dr. Lee Hutchinson
Chief Executive Officer – Eaton SAKS International Group

• 18 months ago, I turned to John to help me achieve what I considered to be the impossible. I am blind, I had just retired from work due to ill health and I wanted to learn to play golf. I had not hit a golf ball in over 25 years and then I could see! John brought his innovative business coaching and mentoring skills and worked on my mental game as much as my swing. He made a plan and then ensured I not only delivered but massively overachieved. What John has helped me achieve in 18 months is nothing short of miraculous. In my first full year of competition, I have now won two International Major Titles (The British Open & The Irish Open) and I have represented my country in an International Match in Scotland. John has been alongside me the whole way and always will be. It’s no wonder individuals he works with in his business life are so successful. He leaves a trail of success wherever he goes.

- Stuart Hutcheson – 2 x International Major Winning Blind Golf Champion

I had the pleasure of working alongside John for a number of years John is an experienced HRM professional with exceptional communication skills which enable him to effectively engage with individuals at all levels within the organization, conveying his ideas with clarity and impact. John's robust management capabilities have been instrumental in successfully leading departments and spearheading various projects. His adeptness in deciphering the organizational dynamics has led to the optimization of structures and work processes. My experience collaborating with John was nothing short of positive; he consistently delivers on his commitments, ensuring that all tasks are completed with impeccable quality, within the designated timeframe and scope. I wholeheartedly recommend John for a wide array of HRM-related roles, given his demonstrated proficiency and valuable contributions to the organizations he has served.

- 2 x Olympic Athlete now Global Business Leader

A coaching ‘guru’ - ‘It’s thanks to John that having taken the plunge to start my own business that his relaxed, yet professional style allowed me to have focus to achieve my business and personal goals. I can’t thank him enough!’

Global Logistics Operations Director