"Steve has been an immense support, professionally and personally, and I have no doubt it's his ability to understand and work with officers that has made him such an effective leader.

On a personal level, he's really helped to build my confidence in what had been a really tough year- whether that's through helping us as officers develop personal development plans and providing structure for our year, or through taking the time to help coach me when I've had a crisis of confidence in my leadership, he knows how to work with officers in a way that recognises the unique leadership position we're in, and the special support it requires.

He really does have an admirable knack for working with elected officers- his ability to champion and support you whilst encouraging you to challenge yourself means that you have the objective support necessary to develop as an individual, but more importantly, learn to be simultaneously self-critical whilst having belief in one’s self, which I know will be invaluable for my personal development as I move on.

Steve also has an amazing ability to recognise and nurture talent in the movement, I know countless officers who would say they wouldn't be where they are now without the support and encouragement of Steve- he's able to navigate the politics of a complex organisation to make sure every officer he works with is valued and given the best possible support to be the most effective officer they can be.

Another of Steve's qualities as a leader is his ability to properly listen- whether it's with elected officers or staff, the time he puts into listening to those around him, whether through structured one to ones or always being available for a chat, you can tell he really cares about the people in his team, when we talk, he really listens."

"Steve is dynamic and solutions driven. He is a real pleasure to work with as his enthusiasm for an idea is infectious. Steve and I worked together most closely at the start of the #iwill campaign where Steve spearheaded NUS's involvement in the youth social action movement. When he took his leadership to Wales, he continued to be a creative ideas-generator, driving action in the Nation. I hope our paths continue to cross!"

"Thank you so much Steve for facilitating such an excellent  session with our Board of Trustees. You really got us to think about who we were as a Board, where our strengths and weaknesses were and how to function as a team. We very much enjoyed the day, all members came away feeling positive, informed and raring to go!! We would definitely have you back any time to support us in developing areas of our Union"