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Archive for the ‘Client Feedback’ Category
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010
Just received this email from a client.
I’m so pleased I got in touch with you and took the Highlands Ability Battery and the Strong Interest Inventory.
The Highlands results have explained a lot of things for me, including why I’ve been going round in circles on my career ideas for so long. I could do such a diverse range of jobs that picking just one is difficult!
Pretty much all the jobs we discussed yesterday I have thought about at one time or another but some, like Interior Design, I had dismissed out of hand because I didn’t think I was “creative” enough.
Our session has encouraged me to think differently. Whatever I end up choosing to do as a career, I also now have some ideas for hobbies I could take up which is an added bonus!
Suzy, Communications Manager
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Sunday, June 13th, 2010
Feedback from 3 career coaching clients.
Thank you very much for our meeting on Friday and your feedback and advice. I feel that my abilities have been defined and acknowledged properly for the first time, which is down to you, and it gives me something structured to use to make a statement to myself about me, which is great. I feel you explained it in a very balanced and accepting way, although I’m wrestling with the idea of being introverted because I’ve always been encouraged by my parents to fight against that aspect of myself, even to conquer it, so I am going to have to I have a bit of work to do on/with myself in this area to stop me from feeling it is a negative trait and deal with it better. It was very helpful to hear your own personal experience of it, as I don’t think I’ve ever discussed it constructively with anyone. Heather, Marketing Manager.
‘I found the Highlands generated very precise insights into the way I perceive information & the reasons I approach tasks the way I do’ Tom, Editor
After months spent trawling through career websites and fruitless research, I finally took action and invested in Denise’s Silver Plus Programme. Denise systematically focussed my abilities and interests through a number of psychometric tests, the results of which were explained thoroughly to me. I now know where my abilities lie and in which direction I should be heading in. As a graduate it is sometimes very difficult to know what kinds of jobs are available and it is all too easy to take the wrong path. After working with Denise my confidence has soared and now I can really focus on my applications with the knowledge that this career path is the right one for me. Thank you for all your help Denise. Vanessa Murray, Graduate.
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Friday, May 28th, 2010
London, 25 May 2010
Dear Denise
I cannot speak highly enough of the combination of assessments that you provide on the gold programme as pieced together they provide an amazing insight. This, mixed with your knowledgeable, helpful and patient coaching is a potent mixture for instigating change.
For the first time I feel assertive about who I am at work and, importantly, who and what I am not. I feel confident in my abilities and released from the need to be anything other than myself in defining and enjoying my future career.
It took me over a year to take the step of booking my sessions with you and I can’t speak more highly of the tailored support you offer. You have enabled me to move from a jumble of thoughts and complete lack of career clarity to discovering more about what I’d like to spend my time doing. I wish I’d done this ten years ago!
The structured approach you provide will be of use throughout my career and you have given me tools to take a step-by-step approach to taking action. Your personable and empathetic approach is invaluable, and I appreciated your help in my progress through the programme.
Thank you so much for our sessions. Whilst technically I’ve finished the gold programme the self knowledge and skills I have gained is continuing to help define me in more of my life than solely my career. The assessments have clarified my abilities, career interests and character and helped me understand myself more profoundly than I’d anticipated.
I will continue to recommend you to my friends, and I will not hesitate to ask for your support should I need further career-related advice or support in the future.
Best wishes
Colette
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Friday, January 22nd, 2010
"For years I was unhappy in my profession but was never brave enough to speak to someone like Denise. When I finally did, it was such an eye-opener and enabled me to realise that staying in my job would have only meant continuing to be unhappy with what I was doing.
I found the Highlands Assessment particularly useful since it gave me the answers to my two main questions: (1) Am I suitable for the job I am currently in? and (2) Am I suitable for the new job I am proposing to take up?
With Denise’s help, I have now decided to quit my old job and start my 3-year training to become a golf coach… and, whilst this will result in a temporary financial set-back, I am confident that this will lead to me being happier with life in the long-run."
Alan N
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Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
I would highly recommend Denise’s Interview Coaching sessions.
I decided to try them after making it to interview stage but no further on several occassions. Denise was able to quickly pinpoint where I was going wrong and provide me with the confidence and skills to break the pattern. I put these into practice at my next interview and was offered the Job!
R Hignett.
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Sunday, November 15th, 2009
What did you like, what was helpful about our session(s)?
I found out a lot about myself and, in particular, about whether or not I was suited for my current job.
What were the key learning points for you?
That I was not suited for a fast-paced environment but, instead, a more secure profession within which I knew my responsibilities and what had to be achieved on a day-to-day basis. I learnt that not being good at something (ie not possessing a certain ability) was not necessarily negative – what is important is to discover in which profession the abilities which you do have are required.
Would you work with me again? Would you recommend this service to your friends/colleagues? Yes and yes.
I appreciate testimonials I can include on my web site, if you would be happy to write one please include it below. Wonderful job, Denise. You have helped me take the oh so important step of finally being able to distance myself from a job which made me unhappy for years. The future is bright – thanks so much.
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
How useful were the coaching/ feedback sessions? Where 1 is not very useful and 5 is very useful
1 2 3 4 5
What did you like, what was helpful about our session(s)?
Clarification of the meaning of the report and where the ‘results’ are useful etc.
What were the key learning points for you?
What I can naturally do best – thought this was amazing.
Would you work with me again? Would you recommend this service to your friends/colleagues? What would you say to them?
Yes I would work with you again and may well do to keep me focused.
Already recommended you to a friend.
Told them what I have found out has really helped me – boosted my confidence but I must stay focused.
Have you any further comments which may be relevant to me?
You are good at what you – very helpful – felt inspired when I left our last meeting.
Could I use this as a testimonial on my literature?
Yes
From: Trisha
Want to know more about the Highlands Ability Battery? I’ve comprehensive information on my web site:
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Saturday, September 26th, 2009
Another satisfied client!
How useful were the coaching/ feedback sessions? Where 1 is not very useful and 5 is very useful
1 2 3 4 5
What did you like, what was helpful about our session(s)?
I had booked the session to discuss:
- how to gain experience to achieve my long-term career goal
- reviewing ways of searching for a job (this reflected my short-term goal of getting back into employment)
- reviewing my CV
The session was particularly helpful in terms of having my CV reviewed (objectively) and thinking about how it could be structured once I began to gain experience to achieve my career goal. We also discussed ways in which I could find out more about my choice of career.
I think the session also gave me some added motivation.
What were the key learning points for you?
- How to structure a skills based CV
- The use of fact finding interviews
Would you work with me again? Would you recommend this service to your friends/colleagues? What would you say to them?
Yes, I would work with Denise again. I found it helpful to have some objective advice and guidance. I would also recommend the service to friends who were uncertain about their career goals or work situation. I think the service is competitively priced.
Val, Bristol
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Saturday, August 8th, 2009
"Talking to Denise is so relaxing and makes me feel calm and that everything is alright" Natasha, Somerset
"Speaking to Denise has really helped, I no longer feel stuck! " Sonia, London
"I appreciated the logic of the process as this gave me a structure to explore all possible avenues. It enabled me to question myself, but in a positive way. You must be prepared to challenge yourself to get the most out if the work. This work has helped, not only in a work sense but also in my personal circumstances." Martin Liverpool.
"Denise really loves her work and this comes across when you speak to her. I found this inspiring as I am looking to change careers" Anabella Hardwick
‘No question that I found the mock session interview helpful. Also, upon reflection and from your feedback, my interview response techniques have not been the best, hence the poor results. I am more positive now and should land that dream job soon.’ Ade
‘I just wanted to let you know that I’m just about to finish my Masters in Journalism, and I’ve got a placement at XXXXXX. It’s only six months but I’ve got the start somewhere and I can go on all sorts of other courses whilst I’m there. So when it finishes hopefully I can move onto to something better. I want to say a massive thank you as without your help and support I would probably still be really lost and wouldn’t be where I am now. enny
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Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009
I’ve probably written before about the interview coaching sessions I do. I often do these by phone and send my clients a numbe rof questions to prepare and then ask them, give my client feedback from an interviewers point of view and then go into my career coaching mode.
Today was great news, Anne has just got the job she went for in environmental consultancy – she was told that she interviewed exceptionally well.
There are still jobs, and people will still be interviewed, and you need to make sure that you perform as well as you can as there will be stiff competition. Anne said that another person scored higher on paper but she interviewed best.
If I can help you, please do get in touch.
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