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.
"Denise kindly agreed to participate as our guest speaker in a client event we recently hosted, where she delivered a talk focused on how to make a successful transition to retirement and encouraging our audience to consider what 'legacy' they'd like to leave behind. Many found it inspiring and thought-provoking, and Denise helpfully produced a handout with various prompts to get people thinking intentionally about retirement beyond the financial planning piece. Denise's background as a retirement coach, chartered psychologist and author, coupled with her own personal experiences of life after 60, meant she was perfectly positioned to speak on this subject."
Imogen Winfield
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CityGate Financial Planning
“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
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Marketing Manager
'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
“I am so glad we found Denise Taylor online! We were looking for someone to help our teenage son to find his way forward. We were aware of the Highlands Ability Battery because our daughter used them previously. We were very impressed with Denise’s personal and professional manner of working with our son. I only wish we had known about Denise before, I am sure our daughter would have received much more from the process had she used Denise”
Dave
“Thank you so much, you helped me get my CV sorted, and I wouldn’t have got the job without your help.”
Carolyn W
“Denise made me feel at ease so I could talk to her about anything! Of course with Denise’s experience as a careers counsellor she could offer great advice, as well as make you laugh and see that you do have a lot of qualities about yourself, and how you can put them to practice. I feel more focused on what I want to do now and will be meeting with Denise again to help me through the processes!”
Rebecca Gorman
“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
“I have received paid careers counselling in the past but do feel that this time, my desired outcome – a job I can truly say I love, may at long last be within my grasp. I found the Highlands Ability Battery to be a refreshingly different and useful tool which complements the knowledge I have gained about myself and my working preferences to date. It is your ability to synthesise results from the HAB, Myers Briggs and an individual’s passions and interests which I believe differentiates you from others in your field”.
Alison
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PA to Legal Executive
“Following the Interview Coaching I successfully attended 5 interviews with 2 companies and was offered both jobs!! I truly feel that the interview preparation I undertook with you was the defining factor as I approached each session thoroughly prepared and with anticipation. I know that the prep I did with you set me apart and really was the difference. Thank you again money extremely well spent as far as myself and my family are concerned. Brilliant.”
Paul
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Senior Manager
“Imagine having someone objective to bounce ideas around with, someone with personal expertise, and high levels of idea productivity. Someone on your side who wants you to succeed – Denise can provide this for you.”
Adam
