Testimonials
Real stories from real people
Welcome to our testimonials page! Here you’ll find genuine experiences shared by people we’ve had the pleasure of working with. From business owners to students, and everyone in between, these stories cover all sorts of journeys – whether it’s nailing that big interview, enhancing a LinkedIn profile, or discovering hidden talents. Browse through the categories below to see how we’ve helped people just like you take their next big step.
“The MBTI Step 2 report and your feedback call helped me to identify my strengths and weakness even better. You helped me to realize who I am and how I can use my strengths in my life. The consultation and the reports have made me understand which career paths suit me. This was my biggest problem before. I don’t want to make it sound like a bragging but after the reports and the call I have been a happier person, because I am using my strengths and trying to make my weakness better”.
Mehmet Onatli
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Sweden
“Still unsure of the route to pursue a year after graduation, I considered previous careers guidance limited and confusing. Denise was a breath of fresh air. She offers a very personal and unique programme, which is far more than standard careers advice. She proved to be a sympathetic listener who gave sound practical guidance. The scheme enables me to explore personal strengths, to gain a clear understanding of the way in which I interact with others and to discover the most appropriate working environment for me. Having completed the programme I now feel far more confident and well equipped to handle the process of applying for jobs in my chosen field, aware that Denise is on hand to offer support.”
Naomi
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Graduate to retail management trainee
“I found the session helpful because it helped me begin to focus my thinking on a way forward and gave me confidence to start searching in the right areas for my profile and personality.”
Ray
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Gloucestershire
“Your professional experience and qualifications made a big difference in my search for a coach, but from the sessions I was pleased to learn that you had made a major career change and had real experience of the challenges faced in doing so – I felt that I was working with someone who had not simply changed career to become an “instant” coach, as was the case for many coaches that I researched”.
Alan
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Senior Executive
“I thought you might like to know that I have recently gained a job with XXX within their audit department. It was a tough day, but I obviously impressed them enough to offer me a position. I’d like to thank you for the work that you have done with me. The sessions gave me the focus I required to research and perform well through the interview stages, and the CV review was incredibly valuable as it looks a million times better than it did previously.”
Isaac P
“Thanks for your help and discussion following on from doing the Highlands and Myers Briggs tests the other week. I’m pleased to say that I have recently been successful in getting been successful in getting another physiotherapy job, and am sure that some of the stuff we did helped my confidence and presentation of myself at interview. It also helped my decision making regarding the job itself, and my options, and I am happier that I am going into a job that suits me, and that I will find challenging and stimulating. However, I have decided only to do half the working week in physio, and to pursue some other options in the rest of the week. I am hoping to enrol on a garden design course, something I was toying with before, but which I have more confidence with pursuing following the work done with you. It may or may not turn into a career, but even if it turns out to be something I do for myself, and just engages my brain in a different way it’ll be a good thing.”
Lucy, Birmingham
“From our first conversation on the telephone I felt comfortable and able to talk openly and honestly about the way I felt and what I was looking for. I learnt so much about myself using the online tests along with your skilled interpretations. Almost a year on I am still applying what I learned and considering your advice as I take each step towards a new career and a much more sustainable work life balance”.
Fiona
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teacher to Estate Agent
“Denise helped me to transform my CV from average to great and gave me lots of good advice on how to proceed with my job search. I have come away with a new confidence and a clear strategy to follow rather than my previous, rather haphazard approach. Denise is such a pleasure to work with. I am confident of finding the right new position soon and would not hesitate to recommend her.”
Ian
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Northants
"The transformation Denise achieved for me is remarkable. As a professional with 15+ years of experience, I was struggling to articulate my value in interviews. Denise helped me refocus my approach, enabling me to communicate my extensive experience concisely and effectively. Her coaching was instrumental in securing my new executive role."
David W
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Marketing Director
'What might you say to others about this programme?' “It’s very helpful, especially to those who are stuck for ideas as it helps you to widen your horizons and think of options you may not have previously considered.”
Lisa Williams
