Testimonials
Executive Search Testimonials
It is the passion and enthusiasm which they [PAC] have for our business and the conscious decision they made to partner with only a select number of clients that has encouraged us to develop such a close working relationship with them.
We … retain PAC in executive search because they have demonstrated their specialist search and recruitment capabilities, their eagerness to work with us at a strategic level and unwavering commitment to quality.
PAC has placed in excess of thirty five field management specialists within [our company] throughout the country in the past six months, as well as half the key members of my executive team over the past three years, we wouldn't use anyone else.
The communication and cooperation I have witnessed between ourselves and PAC offices was impressive. The seamless placement of one of our key executives was world class – better than our recent experiences with some of the more recognized global search firms.
PAC delivered the most comprehensive market map and long list I have seen in my 20 years plus in Treasury and they delivered our desired outcome in a tight market... a credit to the team of principals and researchers.
PAC has demonstrated an incredible commitment to identifying and obtaining some of the best and hardest to move banking executives and has made them accessible to us.
An achievement, that clearly demonstrates PAC's understanding of our business and culture, [is that our company has] achieved a 100% retention rate of all placed candidates over the four year period of our relationship [with PAC].
It was a pleasure working with [the PAC team], so much so that we are committed to their services now and on an ongoing basis and look forward to forging an even stronger relationship with them.
I can say with absolute honesty that you are far and away the most professional consultant that I have encountered in this industry.
The quality and reliability of their search and recruitment services, delivered by [PAC's] specialist team, has convinced me that, as a supplier, they are strategically aligned with [our] corporate objectives.
[PAC's] extensive knowledge of the broad property market and funds management was a critical factor in their appointment and ultimate success.
[PAC] … has a very good understanding of the vision and goals of [our company] and is able to contribute to our success through the search and placement of high-calibre human capital.
[PAC's] combined knowledge, unique hands-on and accountable style proved to be the winning combination.
PAC's decision to work with just a select number of clients within the financial services industry has undoubtedly worked in our favour.
PAC has clearly demonstrated that they are in tune with the culture of [our organization].
[PAC's] openness, responsiveness and input into our business was commendable and at no time did we feel unsupported or geographically distanced.
… the lines of communication could not have been better.
…nothing short of first class.
… the PAC team [has] placed in excess of twenty financial services professionals within our business.
… [PAC] made what could have been a very time consuming and frustrating experience into a robust, well-managed exercise. This to me says a lot about [PAC's] professionalism, capabilities, processes and intimate understanding of their candidates and clients alike.
[PAC] understands that our people are our competitive advantage.
[PAC demonstrates] an unwavering commitment to our business, its growth and our members.
… one of the major reasons that we were drawn to PAC, [was] we expected a personalized service to be delivered by experienced and committed professionals and we got it.
After completing the GAP program during March and April 2007…my team and I are less stressed in dealing with the flow of work. I now have the knowledge and tools to deal with incoming information via paper and electronically much more efficiently and manage my time so much more effectively.
I get more done as I have a significantly increased sense of calm and organisation. My effectiveness has improved significantly. I am spending more of my time on important projects, probably around 50% more. I am more appreciative of the importance and value of my time…Thank you for your help, it has been invaluable.
after completing the coaching, my diary and emails are now under control.
I found the GAP coaching extremely useful – far more useful that any of the many other personal effectiveness/time management courses. My goals are clearer...I’m much more effective because I control my time better.
After having completed the GAP Coaching Program, I am much less stressed, more organised and getting a lot more done. Not only that, but I’m getting the right things done and my days are much more closely aligned to my strategic goals than before… With GAP, I’ve changed the way that I work and I’m never going back.
By the end of the program, I could really see the benefit of the whole team doing it together. It was the best team building exercise I have ever done, yet it didn’t feel like a ‘bonding’ session.
I found the GAP coaching program extremely beneficial in its practical application...Having learned new skills in managing my diary and time now has helped me target the big picture items first. I’m also saving hours per week on emails…an excellent way to truly develop new habits.
I found the proactive, hands-on approach involving at “your desk” training brought a different dimension to the usual training programs…I now have greater focus and time is now being spent on…on key strategic objectives. I found the whole experience to be very worthwhile. Well done and much appreciated.
Efficiency Performance Improvement Testimonials
Clients We Serve
Each client has its own unique requirements. Furthermore each team within the same company faces different challenges. The productivity challenges faced by the sales team of a large pharmaceutical company are completely different to those faced by the marketing team of a finance group.
PAC is 100% committed to understanding its clients’ specific requirements and making a significant impact on each participant.
We have developed tools and a very strong knowledge based on years of experience with top companies in all sort of industries.
"After working with Primary Asset Consulting, I now have a method of systematically planning my time and I get more done. I have a significantly increased a sense of calm and organization.
My effectiveness has improved significantly and I now have three key projects that I work on rather than trying to do fifty projects ineffectively. I find that I am spending more of my time on important projects, probably around 50% more.
My coach was extremely patient and very insightful about what was leading to my stress. The one-on-one format is important. I don't know that I would have been so candid had more people been involved.
I found that the program to be more practical and hands-on than other learning programs that I have experienced. One of the personal benefits I have gained is that I am more appreciative of the importance and value of my time and I use it far more effectively.
Thank you for your help, it has been invaluable."
Head of Marketing – St George Bank
"I would recommend the Primary Asset Consulting approach to teams who want to get their whole team to improve their workplace effectiveness. The key part in any course is to be able to take something away and put it into practice. This is clearly happening in our team."
Associate Director and Fund Manager, Macquarie Bank
"Your consulting approach is very hands-on and extremely practical. Theory learnt in the workshop is applied straightaway at your desk. I found the one-on-one coaching brilliant as it reinforces the learning and makes the course real.
I am now spending more time with clients and developing key relationships as opposed to mundane administrative and email tasks that were all time consuming. Your approach addressed communication issues and how individuals prefer to work. It also had a profound effect on storage – there is definitely less paper in the office now!
As a sales team, our strategy is fairly simple however Primary Asset Consulting gave us a great framework to reach our end goal.
This program will definitely create lasting positive changes on the way I work. The focus and discipline that this program engenders will make willing participants more efficient and more importantly, effective in the way they work."
Director, Principal Global Investor
“The Primary Asset Consulting Program was simple and very practical which was the best part. At times it was confronting to actually sit back and realise how much time is wasted on the non-important aspects of your work life. The tools and format of the program were excellent in that every new approach was followed by practically doing it - no chance to avoid fixing things. I feel significantly more organized, in control of the important things and most importantly for me, significantly less stressed about the little things.
The Primary Asset Consulting Program benefited me significantly. I feel I am now well and truly in control of my basic organization and diary management. The structure of my week now allows me to focus on important initiatives (in work time) whilst also allowing for those unplanned urgent activities that arise. The project structure is also great for planning out key milestones both professionally and personally.
Thanks Primary Asset Consulting – great program and great tools that have really made a positive impact on my work/life balance.”
High Performance Unit Manager – IAG
“Before working with Primary Asset Consulting, my diary was always full leaving little time to focus on what was really important to me. I was busy but not always on the ‘right’ things. I had many distractions in my day and found it difficult to keep track of things.
Your approach forces you to choose the things you want to commit to and really make an effort to changing my behaviour. Being challenged consistently over time, it forced me to think about what I was doing and how I was doing it.
I took my whole team through this program. Everyone got something out of it. We learned from each other, kept each other honest and had a bit of fun with it as a team. Highly recommend as a good use of time. Like anyone, found it difficult to not feel guilty about indulging my limited time in this sort of development, but after each session was very glad I did.
This is a great practical program of activities to help anyone improve the way they work. Full of simple approaches to challenge the way you work in a common sense way.”
Director of Operations – AMP
“For many years I found myself feeling overwhelmed by the amount of work that I had to contend with everyday and I was feeling very stressed at not finding the time to work on the parts of my role that mattered most.
Since working with PAC I now spend so much more time on my projects that have the most impact and the result is that I have a real sense of achievement in my role and leave work everyday with a smile on my face.
The short term impact will be that I achieve my KPI’s for the year.
As for the coach, I love Cyril! I found him to be extremely passionate about what he does and this really made the program come alive. He is the master of turning something theoretical into something practical. This gives it so much more meaning and leaves a result that can be seen and felt in an organisation.
I would recommend that anyone who is looking to achieve more in their day with less stress and greater sense of control should participate in this course. It will change your life!”
Head of New Business – Asgard Wealth Management
