Career Energy

Some Testimonials

1. "Investing in a Career Coaching programme with Career Energy's Liz Moyles, has undoubtedly been one of the best decisions I have made. I was a classic case of someone with a good level of intelligence, academic qualifications and ability that did not have any real focus or direction in their life. As a result I was continually 'barking up the wrong tree' in pursing and investing in careers that did not suit my skills, personality or levels of motivation. This resulted in a real sense of unease, self doubt, a regular change of jobs, and a lack of clarity as to what I should be aiming to do with my life.
   Liz has provided me with an excellent service, and she helped me to gain a clear picture for what my strengths, transferable skills, personality traits, as well as the factors that matter most to me in a job.
   By helping me to gain clarity on these issues, she was able to help me gain a focus for the type of jobs that I may be suited to. Having worked with her over a 7 month period, she has continually offered support, provided me useful information, helped me write a personal statement, given me preparation for interviews, and done a lot more than I had expected. As a result, I have gained confidence and purpose, and it enabled me to become pro-active and motivated in my pursuit.
   The only regret I have about this is that I did not get in contact with Career Energy sooner. This would have saved me a lot of time and money in focusing on careers that I was not compatible with, although I have at last found the career that is right for me.

   Mark Nicholas

2. "I came to Career Energy unclear about a whole raft of personal issues, but have left after one of the shorter programmes much clearer about what I enjoy work-wise and otherwise. I've got much more confidence now in what I want and how to get it."

   Mike Morrison

4. "I would be understating the fact that I am fully satisfied with the services I have received to date, since I would rather say that Career Energy has exceed my expectations. My consultant helped me & guided me in identifying my needs, establishing my career goals, building a very impressive CV & cover letters, & finally coached me on improving my interview skills. Through the whole process I was able to understand & appreciate the depth & the professional approach which was adopted which, I believe is unique to Career Energy."

   Rajesh Sanghvi

5. "I contacted Career Energy because I felt that I needed a change of direction in my working life. Career Energy gave me the analysis, tools and an objective view that showed me, based on my stated aims, that I am actually already pretty well positioned. They showed me that I am suited to what I do and I should have the confidence to do it even better and gain benefit from that. I will return to Career Energy if I ever feel the need for change again as I value them as experienced, independent and personal advisors."

   Rob Meades

6. "I was successful in getting the role with the NHS, my new official title with the hospital is Assistant Divisional Manager - Specialist Medicine. I really appreciate all the support and guidance you provided me during the difficult time that I encountered when I was made redundant from my local authority job and I would recommend your services to anyone who was going through a similar situation that I did."

   Samantha Williams

7. "Very many thanks, I've now had the opportunity to read my CV. Yes, I like it and would not want to make any changes at all. I am so glad HR here approached Career Energy for some help for me. I would not have come up with such a contemporary, succinct document. Very many thanks again."

   Marian

8. "Career Energy has given me true guidance to order and formulate my thoughts and given me the strength to break with a successful and lucrative but unsatisfactory career. I highly recommend them, but keep in mind that you will still be the one providing the answers not them. There is a lot of work involved and you are the one having to do that!"

   Stephanie Vietor

9. "Career Energy has helped me identify my life-values and skills and moreover has given me the confidence to believe that I can have a career that draws on these. I am excited by the prospect of pursuing a career that better suits my needs and feel liberated by this opportunity. "

   Jessica Sudbury

10. "I came to Career Energy because I was out of ideas regarding where to go next in my career. I was applying for positions but nothing was happening. Career Energy's programme helped me to be objective about my skills and to make my approach to my job search more efficient. You do have to put the effort in, but I found the programme effective, and relatively inexpensive. "

    Andy Glass

11. "I really appreciated the opportunity to define my values, skills and career expectations with a empathetic and switched-on mentor, and then to put this self-awareness to practical use in the hunt for the next step in my career. I didn't expect all the answers in defining my career pathway, since this is an ongoing journey, but I certainly have shaken off some of the ambiguity surrounding my next career move and I have the confidence to build up momentum going forward."

    Jemma McCowan

12. "I would recommend Career Energy to anyone who feels stuck in their career path. If you need to review, change or work through career options, Career Energy provides solutions and plans that work to your own unique style. Career Energy helped me focus and attract me to the job that I was looking for."

    Tazeen Ahmad

13. "Career Energy was great from start to finish, as it helped me to help myself work out what I really wanted to do and what options were available. The beauty of Career Energy is that it provides a framework and expert guidance, but encourages you to do the hard part eg. research / homework etc and it's through this that your eyes start to open to new possibilities. Duncan, my consultant, was invaluable and I thoroughly enjoyed our sessions. Thank you!"

    Angela Terry

14. "I had no idea if what I was doing was the right course of career for me. All I knew was that I was thoroughly miserable and un-stretched. Thanks to Career Energy I realised I needed to stay in the same line of work but for an academic institution (or a body that required me to think, argue and challenge). But for Career Energy, I would have not had the confidence or self-knowledge to go for the new career I ended up getting: a new job with a world class university."

    Richard Jarman

15. "Being new to the UK employment market Career Energy proved invaluable in transforming my existing CV into one that better suited the UK market."

    Lennard van den Hoek

16. "Having been highly dubious about what a career adviser would be able to offer and slightly daunted by the cost, I was very impressed by Career Energy's professionalism. My consultant's sheer energy was inspirational and somehow, at the end of my programme, I have ended up with my perfect 'portfolio' career and that elusive work-life balance. Thank you!"

    Step Haselden

17. "My consultant gave me invaluable advice on my career possibilities which allowed me to expand on my search for jobs and gave me the confidence to do so. I received a very personal service and was very encouraged by her quick response and feedback outside of my appointments. Thank you for all your support"

    Ada Okechukwa

18. "I came to the programme considering voluntary redundancy and hoping to examine alternatives. As I tackled the exercises, and in discussion with my consultant, I came to realise what I valued about my lifestyle - inside and outside work - and how important work was to me. The focus then changed to finding a way to realise some of those alternatives in work. I now have a much clearer understanding of my skills, how and why I enjoy work, and a plan of what to do next. This has already proved useful, and I expect it to continue to be so. The programme proved to be excellent, especially in adapting to the change of focus. "

    Ian Hayes

19. "The programme above all gave me clarity - on the skills, knowledge and experience I have acquired in different areas of my life, as well as on my motivators, achievements and career needs. I now have more confidence in my abilities and therefore a greater belief that I will make the right career decisions in the future."

    Sandra Lilley

20. "My Career Energy consultant was a sounding board for my thoughts, feelings, plans, aspirations and fears. She provided moral support and valuable feedback on a huge range of different issues in my personal and professional life which all had a bearing on where I was going with my career. She helped me find my way when I was lost and frightened, and now I am on track with a job which I am delighted to have."

    Alison Tierney

21. "When I came to Career Energy I had no sense of direction but I knew I didn't like my current job. By structuring my achievements to date, I found out my strengths and motivations, and discovered an area I wanted to go to rather than a sector I wanted to run away from."

    Arnaud Thiriet

22. "I have found my experience with Career Energy to be invaluable in clearly identifying my skills and achievements. I now have a much more defined idea of what I have to offer a prospective employer and feel I can pursue my future career with confidence and enthusiasm."

    John Rich

23. "I came to Career Energy knowing that I wanted to change my career. I had some ideas; I thought that I would make a good architect, journalist, event manger or teacher. I had researched the possibilities a lot, but I had never made the change. I was never quite sure! Career Energy's approach is not what I expected, because Career Energy do not give advice. How can you advise someone that you don't know that well? Career Energy deliver something truly unique in the way that they facilitate the discovery of your own and your career needs. Career Energy open up the possibilities by removing those imagined barriers and by providing an objective framework so you can confidently make decisions. During the programme, you and the skills that you possess are unlocked, opened, discussed and channelled. This makes it easy for you to identify what you want to do and gives you the confidence to do it. I now have a new career with a new role, in a new sector and a new country. My sincere thanks Career Energy, I am the happiest career changer ever!"

    Dan Williamson

24. "Being made redundant after 15 years with the same employer, I didn't know where to start to rethink my working life. Career Energy changed everything. My adviser led me gently but firmly through the structured programme. I needed to identify my work and home life priorities and what new career paths to consider. He nursed my self-confidence back into life and gave me a set of practical tools including CV writing and handling interviews, which are helping me towards a new and exciting future at work"

    Elizabeth Adcock

25. " Career Energy has been valuable to me as it helped me identify my strengths and weaknesses and formulate a new plan for my future career. I could not have done this on my own!"

    Lucy Wren

26. "I'd decided I wanted a change of career, but wasn't sure of where to move to. I enrolled with Career Energy to assist me in my decision-making process. My consultant helped me identify my strengths and those elements of work I enjoy, and then once I'd decided on my new path, pointed me in the right direction. I am now working towards my goal, all thanks to Career Energy."

    Martin Hughes

27. "I came to Career Energy convinced I was in the wrong career but had absolutely no idea how to identify and move into the career that would be right for me. The Career Planning programme helped me look at my values, interests and skills in order to understand potential careers of interest and then refine these to a specific career. I now have a plan as to how to move forwards from here which seemed an impossible goal when I commenced my programme."

    James Hamilton

28. "After several very difficult years at my previous job I had come to realise that I had been doing the wrong work for many years. Early retirement has given me the opportunity to look for more inspiring work. Career Energy helped me to work out what I really want to do. It has been very useful to be able to talk to a neutral person who provided lots of encouragement and support. I highly recommend their services."

    Rosemary Kerr

29. "Before I came to Career Energy I had no idea what I wanted to do but I knew I wasnt happy where I was. My programme gave me the opportunity to discuss my likes and dislikes and narrow down career options. I also gained confidence in my abilities by discussing my skills. I have come out after the programme with a new job that I am really excited about in a sector I never thought I could break in to. "

    Naomi Kelt

30. "The Comprehensive Career Energy programme has given clarity to my career ideas and objectives and has resulted in me pursuing a career for which I have renewed energy and enthusiasm. Following my programme, I was able to better understand my strengths, skills and qualities and how I could apply these to working towards a potential career. It has been a great experience and I would recommend that anyone who is uncertain about what they are looking for in a career should speak to a Career Energy adviser."

    Nick Miller

31. "I had reached a real crossroads in my life when I heard about Career Energy - the timing was ideal and really helped me to spend time productively assessing my options and wishes for the future. The time spent on the programme worked very well too."

    Linda Tiley

32. "At the beginning I knew where I wanted to go in my career but I needed help to achieve my goals. The course made me assess my skills and how to transfer them to another sector. With expert guidance I prepared a CV which really impressed prospective employers and a covering letter which caught the eye. I learnt how to properly prepare for interviews so as to maximise my chance of success. Now I know what it takes - I have career energy!"

    Stephen Evans

33. "Career Energy's programme helped me to re-group and re-evaluate my skills and experience following a confidence-eroding organisational re-structure. The support and encouragement from my consultant really helped in building my confidence and made me realise the number of opportunities that were available to me as I changed direction. The self-assessment element of the programme clearly showed me what my career drivers and aspirations are and enabled me to successfully apply for a job working back in London which was my target. In conclusion, it was a constructive experience which refocussed me and made me ready to take on management challenges in a new environment."

    Lindiwe Mokoena

34. "It is too often the case that career consultants or agencies either offer advise on specific careers without any coaching of the actual client in terms of their goals, values and understanding the context of their whole life, or vice versa. Career Energy puts these two crucial aspects together in equal measure, giving you all the tools and support you need to make real, lasting change to your career, enabling you to make the most of your potential and be happier and more fulfilled in your work."

    Vicky Bhogal

35. "The programme helped me stand back and take a good look at my skills and abilities. This in itself was a good boost to my self-confidence, which has taken a bit of battering in a stressful situation. I found my Career Energy consultant very encouraging, supportive and knowledgeable and he helped me examine different career options. I now feel much better equipped to move on to pastures new, when the right opportunity comes along."

    Chris Burgess

36. "My programme with Career Energy has completely changed my life; I have gained skills that I will be able to use for the rest of my life. The speed at which I found a new job and its quality are directly attributable to the coaching that I received from Career Energy."

    Hannah Boltwood

37. "I was made redundant from my post with a charity after 7 years and was lucky enough to be sent to Career Energy as part of my package. Over the last 6 months my consultant has patiently worked with me through a whole series of exercises and ideas which have enabled me to realize my true values, skills and expertise and have prepared me to make the step into consultancy. I have particularly valued the one-to-one consistency and support provided and also the excellent work and advice given on CV writing, positioning, networking and interview techniques. I would thoroughly recommend this programme and think the value for money is terrific. Thank you."

    Lucy McCredie

38. "In spite of having reached a quite senior role in my company, I was motivated to a change. I was very frustrated because I was not able to get a new job at the same level. Career Energy helped me to focus on my strengths and weaknesses and to regain confidence in myself. I believe the change in attitude has helped me to find my new job."

    Matilde Giulianelli

39. "Being able to speak to an objective professional with a genuine interest in personal career support and giving realistic guidance for seeking long and short term goals. Also discovering that ones strengths can often be hidden and sometimes obscured from view within the office arena. Also taught the need to condition ones self to assert those strengths in a positive way. My new CV now allows more freedom choice with unexpectedly bigger salary offers."

    Llima Cole

40. "I only had a Portuguese CV and it looked very different in an English speaking country. The terminologies did not make any sense. I had it translated in a very technical way and it became even better than the Portuguese version because it became more real about the job I had done. It was an excellent job."

    Renato Lustosa

41. "Having achieved a lot in my career, I came to a point where I was no longer enjoying my work or being challenged. I had no idea what my options were or, more importantly, what I wanted to do. Through the Career Energy process, working with my consultant, I have found the answers to these questions and am now moving forward towards a new and exciting career."

    Kate Samuels

42. "I have found this to be a very useful way to re-assess what I need for a job to work for me. With what I have discovered about myself, I can now be pro-active in the direction I now take in my career rather than drifting along and taking jobs on which are not appropriate. I definitely feel a lot more positive about the future steps that I am taking in my career."

    Claire Wishart

43. "It was extremely useful to be able to use someone as a 'sounding board' who reflected back to me, my thoughts about where I was, and where I wanted to get to. The key transition exercise enabled me to identify patterns of change and the links between the high and low points in my personal and professional life. It helped me understand where I was whilst on the Career Energy programme and that I had the means by which to succeed. The consultation helped me to prioritize the options available to me, and empowered me to act on them. Immediately, I began to have positive results."

    Nina Buchanan

44. "I came to Career Energy needing help in clarifying where I wanted to go with my career, and confidence in appreciating what experience I had gleaned and what I could offer potential employers. The programme I undertook with my Career Energy consultant laid out systematically my expertise and competencies, and articulating my values and motivations was helpful and revealing. The completion of the programme coincides with my taking up a new role in a sector that I have had my sights set on for the past ten years in my heart of hearts."

    Francis Meynell

45. "In my career I had become 'stuck'. The changes that arose out of the course, initially in myself and then in my approach to my career were subtle but have had a quite profound effect. The course shed light on what was the case rather than what I thought was the case. It was exactly the kind of therapy my career needed."

    Michael Donald

46. "I came for help with planning my career. The programme helped me to assess and evaluate my career decisions by the use of analytical methods and by the consultant's opinion. I found the programme worthwhile and it was beneficial to have an experienced expert with whom to discuss these matters and aid me in the decision making process."

    Matthew Carr

47. "Before coming to Career Energy, I lacked confidence in my ability to find a job that I found interesting and fulfilling. Having gone through the Career Energy programme I now feel that I am in control of my career and can turn my aspirations into reality."

    Lydia Tracy

48. "Career Energy was brilliant. They worked with me when I was in a very low place, restructured me, gave me the tools to restore my potential and put my career back together. I am now super confident and feel confident for the future. Thanks!"

    Jacqueline Humphrey

49. "The programme helped me stay sane through a tough period at work where lack of challenge had led to demotivation and possible stagnation. I found out that I do have a number of marketable skills and have already used the programme to refocus my dealings with my manager."

    John Gordon

50. "When I came to Career Energy, I did not know how to start looking or preparing myself for another position. The professional help and direction given to me helped me to identify where I wanted to be and most importantly how to achieve my aims. Due to their expertise, I obtained a position with a major blue chip company that previously was only a dream."

    Steve Tozer

51. "The process of changing career is difficult and often disheartening. Without the support of Career Energy it would have been even tougher. My consultant helped me gain insight into the career that would best suit me. Consistently supportive, he encouraged me to do the less palatable tasks such as the dreaded networking and a complete rewrite of my CV."

    Matt de Bergolis

52. "After a few years of 'tinkering' with my CV, I visited Career Energy who gave me the opportunity to revisit my various roles over the past 18 years and identify a particular theme. I now feel confident about returning to the world of 'change management' where I believe I have a unique set of skills and experience to offer."

    Peter Bruce

53. "Career Energy was extremely helpful in getting me to think hard about what I really wanted to do and what would suit me best. This increased my confidence, clarified my thinking and helped me go out and get what I really wanted."

    Andrew Millett

54. "I wanted to make a significant career change. In so doing I encountered the following problems:

    • Narrowing the field of alternatives in a sensible way
    • Developing a method for building a network in a new field of work
    • Keeping myself moving forward and not going in circles.

    Career Energy were tremendously helpful in solving all three problems and I warmly recommend their advice, particularly for the 30-something 'what do I actually want to do' problem."

    Toby Eccles

55. "I was very confused and unsure of which path I should take with my career and what would be best for me. Career Energy helped me to decide what is most important to me now and what I want. I received a great deal of information from my consultant which I found very helpful. Now I know what is realistic, exactly what I want to achieve and how I go about setting my goals."

    Nadia Baig

56. "From wallowing in indecision to sharp focus and gaining the right job- all within a few months- is full testimony to the quality of consultant and support at Career Energy."

    Kevin Goodman

57. "I had always been sceptical of the value of career help/advice coaching from so-called specialist firms. Career Energy are different to others in this field- they're friendly, professional, relatively inexpensive but most of all they get results- and quickly!"

    Andrew Atherton

58. "Career Energy gave me the chance to discuss my career options and sort through all the different avenues I could take. Then helped me market myself in the workplace in the most efficient way. My only regret is not doing something like this years ago."

    Matt Stables

59. "Career Energy provided me with the confidence to move forward in setting up my company. The consultant I saw was excellent in identifying my direction and work values and the tests they provide are strong and accurate work indicators. I would have no hesitation in recommending them."

    Vikki Scott

60. "I decided to enter the Career Energy Programme with a totally open perspective. This way I found the programme immensely useful and rewarding. The consultant I sat with during my interviews was extremely thorough and very helpful. Overall, an excellent programme, an excellent consultant."

    Robert Raw

61. "I found the Career Review very rewarding. I needed something/somebody to help me find out what I really wanted and what I was good at (self-analysis is very difficult!) Career Energy was the support I needed."

    Alastair Hill

62. "The practical advice and independent views supporting the recruitment process was invaluable. I would be happy to recommend Career Energy to any manager looking to maximise the opportunities open to them."

    Brian Hardie

63. "Having relocated to London, Career Energy's tailored individual consultation provided me with a focused and relevant strategy for my career choices in a new environment. Their analysis of my achievements equipped me with the confidence to make a productive speculative approach. I have no hesitation in recommending Career Energy to others."

    Zuzanna Bates

64. "For me the first and most important aspect of using Career Energy was that it helped me carry out a serious and objective appraisal of myself, my skills, experiences, needs, aspirations and opportunities. Second it helped me to brush up on my job hunting, networking and interview skills, all of which were somewhat rusty from lack of use or complacency which tends to creep up on all of us after a few years. Lastly it gave me someone to talk to in a frank and open way who would listen with no pre conceived ideas, offer advice, support or help if asked. A combination of these three aspects of working with Career Energy enabled me to work through what was initially a fairly difficult and worrying point in my career, to take stock, rethink, plan and move forward again with confidence."

    Peter Butcher

65. "One thing that seems to be unique to Career Energy is their pragmatic approach to career change, considering a broad variety of tools where others offer a seemingly limited set. But beyond this is the experience and sheer enthusiasm of their staff; after just ten minutes chatting to them I felt inspired, reassured and confident in approaching a difficult career change."

    G.Thulbourn

66. "I can thoroughly recommend the Career Energy programme for those who realise just how important the management of one' s career is. The seminars are an especially valuable opportunity to openly discuss career issues and challenges with people from a variety of backgrounds but with a common goal. Namely to find a fulfilling career move!"

    Richard Saunders

67. "I found my time at Career Energy very valuable in helping me to re-assess my skills and talents and giving me the confidence to seek employment in areas new to me. The advice given was most useful and will be of great help in my future career development."

    Michael Letchford

68. "After a year or so of trawling the websites and badgering agencies, Career Energy encouraged me to refocus my efforts and make use of my many contacts in the industry. This, combined with some new tactics and pointers for my CV and prospective interviews most certainly helped me attain the buying position I was looking for. A worthwhile investment!"

    Julie Edmonds

69. "Your skilful approach has been invaluable, giving my job search proper structure and focus, and I really appreciate all the personal attention. Thank you very much for all your help and I wish you many more successes."

    Catherine Considine

70. "Coming from an international career, I initially approached Career Energy to assist in my endeavour to work in the UK. Working with Career Energy helped me to focus my attention on my skills and lifestyle ideals and made me realise that I wanted to continue working internationally and not to focus my attention on the UK! Career Energy also provided me with the valuable resources and tools to enable me to pursue my career in a variety of environments, and I value my time spent with them."

    Jim White

71. "The decision to seek career advice was made after reaching a point where I knew I wanted to do something different but, like a lot of people didn't know what that something was. Career Energy guided me along a path that led to an understanding of not only what 'Gary Williams Ltd' was able to offer but also how to get to that great place in your career - being paid to do something you really enjoy."

    Gary Williams

72. "Although I had completed a lot of work on my CV and understanding the product it was promoting (i.e. me) I found it very useful in clarifying ideas and techniques. It is easy to lose one's way when writing a CV and the seminar certainly helps focus. I have told several friends and colleagues about the seminar and would recommend anyone to considering a change of job or career to attend. Easily the best investment I have made."

    Chris Hunka

73. "The Career Focus programme gave me the push I needed to recognise I wanted a change in my job and I could make it happen."

    Gillian Spry