About me


Mentor, Trainer and a Consultant

People development is my passion

„I am a solution focused Business Consultant, Trainer and Mentor. I bring over 20 years of experience from working in Junior, Senior and Executive leadership positions within Global organisations.


I deliver development programs, workshops and 1-2-1 mentoring sessions that drive engagement, motivation, commitment, ownership and staff well-being, to deliver performance results for the business.


When I am not delivering sessions, I guest lecture in universities and work as an advisor and trustee to charities and youth development organizations throughout Europe & Africa."

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Once upon a time...


...when I was 13, I joined a youth organisation called the Air Cadets. At the time I wasn't very self-confident, but I wanted to fly and I could learn how to do that there.

I found the people there really inspiring, confident and above all, filled with empathy. They taught me some useful practical things like navigate using a map and compass or ironing clothes because pride in your appearance brings confidence as well as self-reliance. I learned a lot more things but ultimately being there helped me learn how to think from multiple perspectives – work in a team, determine a goal, make and execute a plan, present, influence and communicate with others in a way they would understand.


The 3 main learnings I took from that experience:

Everyone has self-confidence, it just needs the right environment and support to make it grow.

Leadership requires two fundamental elements – empathy and competence.

With the right leadership a team stays engaged and always delivers more.
 

My professional journey


Throughout my career I have worked for government organisations, corporate and private businesses and I embarked upon a journey from specialist to leadership roles through Logistics, Finance and Accounting, Sales, HR and Learning.


I gained leadership experience from working in junior, senior and executive positions within global organizations like Lenovo, IBM or Swissre.


I chose to study psychology in parallel with working to that support a better understanding on how people work and behave.


Just to mention milestones and challenges that influenced me the most, I would highlight the Lenovo start-up of EMEA shared service centre in Slovakia, joining the IBM Finance & Planning department after working in very different areas, becoming the Head of Learning in IBM where I developed leadership and learning models that were delivered globally with local know-how - finally being appointed to an Executive leadership role in Swissre Life Capital.


I have been working locally, on assignment abroad, led virtual teams, delivered projects focused on startups, created transformation initiatives that address strategic and business operations requirements, designed and delivered leadership and people development programs.
 

What I do today


I focus on the development path of individuals, leaders and organizations, to develop true self-awareness through my quantum assessment, to design and deliver development programs that are intensive, realistic and deliver results that can be used in the real world, but ultimately the result is to produce the sort of leader who I wish I had all those years ago at the start of my corporate career - one who develops people to deliver business results.


Now my days consist of delivery of workshops and training sessions, either in groups or 1-2-1, sharing knowledge through discussion, debate and over all learning for everyone involved including the facilitators. Networking and getting to know different people from all around the world, listening to their insights and perspectives, helps me learn as well as helps bring context to the aspects of life and work we deal with on a daily basis.


What's the most fulfilling?

Helping people identify what it is that really motivates them as well as them re-ignite that confidence and passion for their own abilities and then seeing them achieve their personal goals.

Clients say about working with me

  • Patricia S., Finance Manager
    “Fraser started mentoring me in the middle of very challenging period of my professional life and I believe he contributed to the way I have managed and taken my lesson from the situation. He has shaped my vision by other perspectives brought to the picture. You can rely on Fraser that what he is giving you is his honest opinion backed by the years of his experience in evaluation or leading people in miscellaneous environments, and his genuine will to help you progress. Some sessions are awaking, some sessions work like an injection - they might be difficult to take at a particular moment, but they make you think afterwards and eventually move you to an action. I am grateful for our cooperation and I can say Fraser is one of not so many people in the professional area I have a genuine respect for. Thank you!”
    Patricia S., Finance Manager
  • Maria Papancheva-Gigova  - First Line Manager
    I had the opportunity to attend a Leadership Training organized and led by Fraser Gault. When I joined the training for the first time and filled out a survey we were sent to, I had a very specific goal on my mind what I wanted to achieve. Now 6 months later for me the most important part was the journey. The fact that I could learn from Fraser, the fact I was made to think, really to think and not using tested statements. I learned from Fraser something that I will use in my personal and professional life and it was that if I succeed to do 1 thing from my to do list for the day so I have already a success. Fraser showed me that working can be done also with fun. In the last 6 months I passed through some personal wanders and Fraser shared from his time to help me. I also knew that he was 1 e-mail away from me if I needed his help. Being part of the training and meeting Fraser was one of the components who helped me in succeeding me to be closer to the balance in my work and personal life.
    Maria Papancheva-Gigova - First Line Manager
  • László Szabó

    "I can rely on Fraser to bring perspective, knowledge and experience that helps me get into a focused mindset that I need when we are discussing business. He really listens and like a surgeon, works to identify the very specific area that needs resolving, supports me in creating a resolution and then gives me the confidence to go ahead and deliver what's needed. It's an approach I really appreciate as it delivers the strongest results in the most effective time."

    László Szabó
    Co-founder of Growww Digital Kft.
  • Kristina Roziak
    “ He was very helpful, supportive, his know-how was always a big advantage for every person who he was working with. I benefited the most from his drive to push me forward. He knew what I was able to do and he always encouraged me to go beyond my comfort zone and make me succeed. Fraser is energetic, professional, direct and enthusiastic in everything he does. Along with his experience and open mind, he is always friendly and has an open ear. In summary, he is always there for advise.” 
    Kristina Roziak
    HR Operations Specialist
  • Fruzsina Szilagyi (Haromszeki) - Finance Manager
    Thank you for our learning journey; Fraser! I have known Fraser as a friend for ten years, but I haven’t know him as a professional before. When I found a scholarship that I wanted to apply for, he offered his support. The scholarship application  had to include a presentation about my project. Those who know me, know that I am not the best at selling myself and presentations are not my strong point, so I happily accepted the offer. And he helped me a lot. I have learned a lot. Not just about how to put together a presentation (that I thought must be easy... actually its not). But about everything else. How I should tell a story If I want to win the audiences attention, about visuals and presentation techniques. How to make my message powerful and clear. Fraser held wo sessions for me but I couldn’t be more grateful for what I’ve learned from working with him. I am now more confident and skilled. I warmly recommend his mentoring and coaching services to anyone because its really incredible! Thank you one more time!  

     
    Fruzsina Szilagyi (Haromszeki) - Finance Manager
  • Eva Vargová
    He is an excellent advisor. He brings a wealth of expertise, professional experience and energy that enhances what we do at Junior Achievement Slovakia. Fraser is honest, direct, knowledgeable and witty. I appreciate his approach and straightforward attitude. He dedicates his valuable time and experience in order to help a non-profit educational organisation which is very much of value to us at this time in particular. I highly recommend Fraser for a business partnership.”
    Eva Vargová
    CEO, Junior Achievement Slovakia
  • Eamonn McGinn - Operations Manager
    I highly recommend working with Fraser for any personal, team or corporate development program you may be considering to organise. You get exactly what is said on the tin, and much more. We know the power of storytelling and sharing experience so when you converse with Fraser and hear those inspiring and humorous stories from working in different cultural environments or industries around the world, you just know you are in trusted, safe and reliable hands. Having had the benefit of working together in the past as colleagues, we reconnected again on a personal level when I was starting to hit a wall in my professional, and maybe also my personal life, especially at a time or stage in my career when I yearned for some kind of evolution or transition into the next phase of my life. His wealth and depth of personal expertise and experiences were used to relate and connect with my own situations, whether it be past present or even potentially and more importantly my future. Together we worked through my many subtle and not so subtle challenges, using a variety of approaches tailored to the need, or even the mood, at the time. By understanding my values, my beliefs and my passions he has helped me create an unexpected vision, but an inspiring one which generated new energy, ideas and drive within myself. Fraser's style is very unique, helping you create a rough draft but very intuitively gets out of your way to enable you to write your own story by mentoring and advising as required, or stepping in and kicking you in the butt or giving you a mental boost if needed to make sure you maintain momentum. He's as authentic, honest, and direct as they come, and genuinely works with you or for you to succeed.
    Eamonn McGinn - Operations Manager
  • Alexander Staton
    “Fraser's instruction and content knowledge was very good, he's very well-versed in the topic and extremely credible. I enjoyed the flow of the course and it was well planned and structured. This is a great course for a wide variety of attendees as the content is relevant to all seniority levels. I enjoyed the interactive nature of the course Thank you!”
    Alexander Staton
    Executive Leader

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