What leaders say about Andy
Exactly who every CEO needs
Andy Bass is exactly the guy that every president or CEO needs. The fact is, senior leaders can get pretty isolated. We can’t share every thought with our employees, and most of them will be guarded about challenging or bringing tough messages, in case it affects their jobs. With Andy, though, you can discuss any business matter, and you know you’ll get a smart, knowledgeable view. Plus, he’ll call you on gaps in your thinking and when required, steer you towards something better.
David J. Pritchett // President, Rieke Packaging Systems (A TriMas Company)

Our team is inspired
“If people only 'half understand', they can only 'half commit'. Andy teaches you to translate your leadership message from terms that make you want to act into terms that make them want to act. Thank you Andy for sharing your amazing knowledge. Our team is inspired by you and often refers to your ideas when making important decisions."
Jurga Žilinskienė MBE // Founder and CEO, Guildhawk
Focused on results
Andrew displays this rare mix of confidence, humanity, subject knowledge and wonderful dexterity in his coaching. His insightful approach and focus on achieving results are impressive. Highly recommendable consultant if you are looking for a true professional.
Paul Heldens // Managing Director at Dornbracht International GmbH/ Chief Sales Officer at Dornbracht Group

A clear roadmap
“The world needs more inspiring business leaders. Andy offers a clear roadmap for how leaders can inspire commitment in today's challenging environment.”
Nancy MacKay // CEO & Founder MacKay CEO Forums

Launch your leadership into a higher orbit
"As the pool of talented people becomes ever more diverse, leaders need new ways to engage their commitment. Launch your leadership into a higher orbit with Andy Bass's C.E.O. roadmap"
Hanifa Shah // Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean, Birmingham City University.
Real value added
I have known Andy for many years and as a consultant, coach and mentor he has the rare ability to mix the theory, intellectual rigour and practicality into a real value added offering to the businesses and individuals he works with.
John Handley // Senior Director, Lloyds Development Capital
A genuinely new approach
Andy’s contribution was essential to the success of the project. He was challenging, engaging and full of innovative ideas. Crucially he focused on what he called the “execution gap”. Andy doesn’t repackage old ideas, he adds a genuinely new approach and engages with his clients with real empathy. Seriously impressive!
Craig Preston // Midlands Area Director, Corporate, Aon Risk Solutions
Animated engagement
Andy facilitated animated engagement with our new Strategic Plan, at a time of major change in the organisation and sector. He helped make our strategic objectives meaningful to people at all levels. He also went further, transferring approaches and tools so that internal change agents are now using them independently.
Cliff Allan // Vice-Chancellor, Birmingham City University
Sees the job through
Andy Bass is that rare consulting talent who appreciates the synergy between strategic direction and committed support. He sees the job through until the client sees the practical results.
Alan Weiss // Bestselling author of , “The Ultimate Consultant” and “The Innovation Formula”
Invaluable help in engaging our people
Many thanks for your excellent help with our strategy review process over the last year. You have also provided invaluable help in engaging our people with the process. Overall the exercise has significantly strengthened the business.
Mark A Langridge // Managing Director, KMS Insurance Management (Randall & Quilter Plc)
Gets to the nub of an issue very quickly
Andy is able to get to the nub of an issue very quickly. What was really worthwhile from the perspective of a practical group of people is that in addition to stimulating ‘out of the box’ discussion we came out having identified and formulated clear strategic objectives.
Jackie McLaughlin // Head of Facilities Europe, DLA Piper LLP
Don't get derailed
Andy’s focus and ability to ask trenchant questions at just the right time has been invaluable in helping my business fulfil its potential, and moreover, to do it without succumbing to pressure to compromise the vision. I would wholeheartedly recommend his direction to anyone trying to shape their ideas into a going concern, and who don’t want to get lost, derailed, or diluted along the way.
Alex Smith // Founder, Basic Arts

The mentality that distinguishes the best teams
“In 30 years of business life, what distinguishes the best teams and organisations I have worked with is not intellect, or education or even resources – it is exactly the mentality Andy describes as Committed Action”
Rory Sutherland // Vice Chairman Ogilvy UK, TED Global speaker, Author of Alchemy: The Surprising Power Of Ideas That Don't Make Sense

Inspire people to take ownership
“Andy's idea of ‘the leader as educator’ is spot on in a world where organisations have to learn, and re-learn, faster than ever.”
Rooney Anand // Former CEO Greene King and Executive Chairman Redcat Pub Company

Create commitment and get results in real time
“Whether it's a special forces unit, a championship-winning team, or a business facing today's unique challenges, committed action is essential. Andy's work is invaluable for leaders who need to create commitment and get results in real time.”
Sean Bacon // Performance & Resilience consultant, former Canadian Paratrooper, and mindset coach to the Olympic Gold Medal winning Canadian Women’s Rowing Team

Essential reading
“Wealth creators create jobs. The best ones go further and create Dream Jobs, which means recruitment, retention and performance are all made easier. Being a Dream Employer is a worthy goal which helps create the sustainable communities we need for national prosperity, making Andy's Committed Action essential reading.”
Ninder Johal DL // CEO Nachural Group and Publisher, The Business Influencer Magazine.

How to get the commitment vital for business growth
“The commitment of your people is vital for business growth. Andy's C.E.O. formula will show you how to get it.”
Ringo Francis // Chairman Emeritus, Diversey & Zenith Hygiene, UK & Ireland

Get your people on the same page
“We are in the business of helping our clients grow revenue, and we're very clear that means one thing: coordinated and committed action. That's even more true in the challenging world we're facing today. Andy's approach will help you get your people on the same page so they take the actions you need to grow your business.”
Michael FitzGerald // Founder & CEO, OnePageCRM