Jon Buckland - Ex-CEO The Medical Specialist Group, Management Consultant - Unleasihing Potential/Skillhs Unleashed, Life Coach
My name is Jon Buckland. I’m a coach, trainer and consultant based in Guernsey but operating around the globe.
I completed both Levels of Anil Dagia’s coach training program.
I was looking for ICF accredited programs and as part of my research I discovered Anil’s Fifth Element courses. Three aspects stood out for me:
- I have always had an interest in NLP and developing my coaching skills on the basis of NLP made perfect sense. I was by his reputation for deep, transformational learning beyond traditional coaching methods.
- I was also attracted to the online nature of the course which meant I could accommodate this around my work schedule, which was really important.
- Finally the international nature of the cohort was particularly appealing. The opportunity to learn from others in different contexts was really appealing.
I am happy to give permission for my name, photo and testimonial to be used publicly.
Before & After Transformation
Before joining the program, I was looking for clarity and structure in my coaching practice, but also a deeper understanding of human behavior and transformation.
The training was both intellectually rigorous and emotionally profound. Anil’s facilitation style fostered safety, challenge, and deep insight — it felt like a personal and professional awakening. The training was intense, but the practice was essential and invaluable. The on-line sessions were invigorating and challenging.
I’ve become calmer, more self-aware, and more grounded as a leader and coach. My presence with clients has expanded, and I now coach with both confidence and compassion.
I use what I learned daily — in coaching sessions, leadership conversations, and even personal relationships. The principles of NLP and transformational coaching shape how I listen and communicate.
To anyone unsure about joining — if you’re serious about growth, this program is a game-changer. It’s not just training; it’s transformation.
Growth Over Time
In Level 1, I learned the foundations of coaching, presence, and structure. Level 2 took that to a higher level — integrating powerful tools and shifting my way of seeing people and systems.
Key breakthroughs for me included realizing how my mindset shaped my coaching outcomes and how to trust the process rather than control it.
My confidence has grown exponentially. I now see challenges as invitations for growth, and my sense of purpose as a coach feels deeply aligned with who I am.
Results-Focused – Tangible Outcomes
Since completing the program, I’ve gained so many paying clients, made substantial progress towards my PCC accreditation with coaching hours, and grown my practice through referrals and authentic relationships.
The learning has accelerated my journey toward ICF accreditation, giving me a solid coaching framework and reflective practice process.
I’ve received consistent feedback from clients about my calm presence, powerful questioning, compassion and ability to create space for transformation — all grounded in what I learned with Anil.
Benefits For Me
- Deeper self-awareness - This has helped me recognize my triggers and stay centered. As a result, I respond rather than react in coaching and life. This has created stronger, more trusting relationships with clients and colleagues.
- A structured and transformational coaching approach - It gave me confidence in my ability to deliver results. That confidence helps clients trust the process more fully. Ultimately, their growth accelerates — and so does mine as a coach.
- A supportive learning community - Being surrounded by like-minded peers created accountability and belonging. That community energy kept me motivated through the challenging modules. It fostered lifelong friendships and a professional network I still rely on.
Memorable Accomplishment
One memorable client moment was when a client told me, “You helped me rediscover parts of myself I thought were gone.” That echoed what this program did for me personally.
In one line: “Anil Dagia’s program was where knowledge became insight, and insight became transformation.”
My journey reminded me that transformation isn’t taught; it’s awakened. I’m deeply grateful to Anil and my cohort for the experience. The generosity of everyone’s time during this course was remarkable. During the course I made connections that will last for life.
(Anil Dagia's ICF Level 1 Accredited Life Transformation Coach for ACC & ICF Level 2 Accredited Life Transformation Power Coach for PCC certification program from Mumbai, India).