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.
“Excellent method to pinpoint areas of personal growth and broaden the skills to understand and best deal with characters different from your own. The HAB was the high point for me because it was a true and fair test of what comes naturally to me. I have been able to identify what my strengths could be if I nurtured them. To me, you were very good. I would recommend it to anyone who was not sure what they were good at, an also who needed help in showing what direction to take”
Nils A
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Middlesex
“The transformation that you have achieved for me is remarkable. With your help I have learned how to prepare myself, focus on the interviewers’ questions and ensure that I communicate all the important facts concisely and effectively. You have also provided the all-important boost to my self-confidence, by building upon what I did well.”
Debbie
“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
“Doing the Highlands with you is definitely one of the best choices I have ever made. I think everyone should do it, young and old, just for the sake of self-understanding and acceptance. Same goes for Myers-Briggs”.
Andrew
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Cheltenham
“What this counselling with you helped me achieve was to be surer of myself and that it was ok to want the things I wanted however grandiose or simple they were. The values exercise was especially revealing. I’m very glad I did it. Thank you!” .
Francesca
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Netherlands
“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
"After working with Denise, I felt more prepared than ever for my interviews. The mock interviews were incredibly realistic, and her feedback was spot-on. I secured a senior management role that I never thought I’d get. Her coaching was a game-changer."
David
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Senior Finance Executive
“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”.
Gethin
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Structural Engineer to Landscape Designer
"It was a delight to work alongside Dr Denise Taylor on our recent national Friendship Month campaign to promote the benefits of friendship groups in later life. Her professional knowledge enabled us to provide expert advice and support to those who may be struggling with social confidence as they move through significant life stages. I also really enjoyed our joint broadcast interviews. She has a very human approach to explaining situations and provides really practical and helpful advice. We look forward to working with Denise again in the future."
Jane Nelson
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Chief Executive Officer, The Oddfellows Friendly Society
“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
