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.
“After 15 years in management, I thought I understood team dynamics. The FIRO® assessment revealed blind spots in my leadership style that, once addressed, significantly improved my team’s performance and cohesion.”
Lisa M
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Director of Operations
“I am writing to you to thank you for sparing your time just to help me. I want you to know that I am forever grateful for all your help. I found it really helpful because you opened my eyes and showed me something I never knew about myself. He is now set to start a level 3 course in music engineering. 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, Cheltenham
“I found the Highlands generated very precise insights into the way I perceive information & the reasons I approach tasks the way I do”
Tom, Editor
“Thank you for everything, I was really pleased with my performance yesterday even if don’t get to the next stage I came away feeling very positive.”
Sharon Atherton
“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
“Taking career counselling with you has been one of the best decisions I’ve made and some of the best money I’ve ever spent. I also want to thank you for providing such a personal service and for advice on job applications and interviews that provided invaluable. I only wish I’d come to see you years ago”.
Lewis
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Frustrated Buyer to University Researcher
"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
"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
“The effort you’ve put in on my part, with the support you offered, and continue to offer, after all our scheduled meetings had taken place, has been above and beyond my expectations. I doubt I could have found such professional and caring guidance or such a comprehensive approach, in that you go way beyond what is available elsewhere, and I did a good deal of research before choosing you”.
George
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Unclear graduate to an Advertising graduate scheme
“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
