Matt Thalakattour - Senior Manager, Policy knowledge & insight - Telefonica (O2) UK

 Matt Thalakattour knew Michele Edis (Managing Director of Eureka Learning) when he worked with her at State of Flux. She invited him to a one day coaching experience in the New Forest. This was a particularly busy time for Matthew, both personally and professionally. Matt had recently moved house, had a new baby on the way and was also about to start in a new role at work.  Time was short but Matt was keen to find the time to experience a Recess.  Trevor, Head of Coaching at Eureka, advised he wouldn’t need to stick to strict learning schedules and that Eureka could offer something to suit his timing within in an informal environment. This really worked for Matthew and he decided he would mix family time with ‘Matt’ time and booked a weekend stay at a B & B in the New Forest and took his family with him. Trevor and Matt spent the day walking though the forest in stunning surroundings, working through various coaching techniques.

Matt works for a large UK telecommunications provider and at the time he was interested in seeking a new challenge. A new position had developed and Matthew needed to identify whether it was worth making the move. With Trevor’s experience and insight, he helped Matt to analyse the work opportunity using Cartesian logic as a tool for analysis. A really rewarding part of the Recess for Matt was when he was able to identify and articulate his values, what was important to him? Why does he do what he does? They focused on what things are most important to Matt and what should be prioritised? Matthew described the day as relaxing, informal and because there was no structured agenda, he felt that he could really focus on his goals and how he was going to achieve them.

Nicola Greenwood - Consultant Manager

"It’s now a few weeks since I went on a Eureka recess weekend and the things I learned are still very prevalent in my mind, there is no doubt that they will stay etched at the forefront of my mind. I feel I have been left with an understanding that is now part of my every day.

The weekend was restful, hard-work, emotional and incredibly enlightening and even harder to describe. It was a journey that brought my thoughts, values and deepest desires to the forefront of my mind; I was guided into a new understanding and approach to achieving my truest goals and ambitions. The emphasis was me and only me with a huge amount of support, teaching guidance in a wonderful environment.

It doesn’t end there, there has been a wealth of support since the weekend to keep me going which I really believe is the Eureka success – I have a whole new support system, all from a weekends recess. Simply Fabulous." 

Emily James - Senior Manager BP

“As someone who treasures her weekends and the free time it entails it was with a sceptical mind that I went on Eureka’s personal coaching break – Eureka Recess. Tree hugging has never been my thing. That said, I was overworked, neglecting various aspects of my life and feeling like I was powerless to effect the changes required so decided that I had little to lose.

The weekend away with Eureka turned out to be invaluable in taking the shackles away from my eyes and beginning to understand how my (not anybody’s else’s) mind works and how I could fine tune the latter to make the changes I thought were out of reach. Helped by Eureka, I began to admit the things that were important to me and how I could work effectively to achieve these goals. Although questions were at times tough to answer, I have come away with total peace of mind and a clear path in life that for once, I know that I own. And I wasn’t asked to touch any bark once…..”