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.
“I would like to thank you for suggesting I take the Highlands Ability Battery, which in conjunction with your help in interpreting its results have been little short of a revelation for me in terms of understanding my own strengths and weaknesses, and the reasons for past successes and failures”.
George
“Thanks for your time yesterday, I found it really useful talking with someone independently about things. I feel like I have finally started the process of taking control of my life – my natural tendency to procrastinate has prevented this for the last 4 months”.
Andrew D. Oxfordshire
"Dr. Taylor's coaching helped me secure a promotion I'd been aiming for years. Her insights were invaluable."
Sarah K
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Marketing Director
“You have always been frank and open in our discussions, an excellent sounding board for career frustrations. The Highlands Battery was really useful, as well as a very informative exercise. It confirmed many things that I already knew and gave me confidence that I wasn’t as bad a judge of my own character as I was beginning to feel I might be. The Myers Briggs and Strong Interest Inventory rounded off the package, showing me that many of my career inclinations were correct, while broadening the field of options with jobs that I might not have ordinarily considered”.
Ben
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temp to ideal career
“The whole experience gave me invaluable knowledge as relates to my career path and where I should look to focus my professional intentions. I feel more confident that I can follow my dreams and will be successful as you have helped to identify my skills and natural abilities necessary to do this. I would eagerly recommend working with Denise to anyone who was unsure of what they wanted to do with their career, whether this is a first career or a career change much later”.
Pippa
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Taking control of her career, within her company
"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
“Thank you for listening, sharing in a very generous, giving manner, and making me feel proud of my past. Your structured approach to taking the next steps are easy to follow and I’m making good progress and feeling much more positive about the future. Your guidance and suggestions “outpaced” two other organisations, making me feel comfortable when other so-called experts did not have the depth of experience you demonstrated!”
Mark
“I wanted to thank you for the fantastic help and support you have provided me with whilst I have been in the process of reassessing my career options. I have found your approach to careers counselling has far surpassed my expectations; not only have I learned about what careers would suit my abilities and interests, I have also learned so much about myself which I feel I can apply to all aspects of my life. In the past I have paid for careers programmes, but none have had the friendly, flexible, and tailored approach you offer. I have been so pleased with my experience I have recommended you to all my friends and colleagues”.
Ranjit
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Frustrated office worker to return to study an MSc
“The reports were great, I have taken the MBTI several times over the past 20+ years and never has the feedback been as helpful as this. Denise, you have given me a better understanding of how my temperament affects both my business and personal life. I believe your personal touch and the explanation of the “MBTI Step 2″ has made the difference because of better identifying my strengths and my weaknesses. I really enjoyed when you showed me how I can use the personality traits that are not dominant (traits) to better communicate and make decisions. Very interesting stuff and I find myself already using it in practical application. Sound like an INTJ don’t I?”
Bill Robertson
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USA
“Denise helped me see outside the box and consider paths I would never have thought of before … I now feel that I have a new direction and am truly fulfilling what I want to do. I’ve learned that having different interests and skills can combine to a larger picture.”
Kellie
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Moving on from make up artist
