“I would like to say how helpful I found our meeting, especially the fact that it reassured me that the reason that I find some aspects of my work so difficult and stressful isn’t because I’m less intelligent or just not trying hard enough but that my strengths lie in other areas – so that’s given me more confidence and acceptance of how things are. I’m also happy to ask others how they manage their workload or even how they cope with specific teenage challenges – just to find out whether their coping strategies might be helpful to me.”

“Thank you so much for your help, guidance, enthusiasm, fabulous knowledge, and overall positive and energetic attitude. I know that I made the right decision to use you as my careers coach and I shall recommend you to anyone who I speak to who is not sure what to do with their career”.

“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”.

“Your input has been professional, and friendly and very positive. I feel that I have your support and that I can call on you for experienced and valuable advice. Thank you for working with me so far. It has been enjoyable, and I will continue to learn from it”.

“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.”

“Thanks for helping me over the past few months to understand myself better and helping me realise what type of career would suit my abilities, interests, and values. The programme has also helped me understand certain aspects of myself that I can develop in future, both in my personal life and professional career. Making a career change in one’s mid-thirties can be a daunting task, but the path ahead seems far less daunting, thanks largely to your professional and caring advice”.