Testimonials

Testimonials from clients who have worked with a variety of Firework coaches

"I now have a good picture of my purpose, the direction I want to go in, and confidence that I will get there."
L.W. Retail Executive

"(Career Coaching) opened my eyes to what is possible. Easy words to say - not so easy to believe and without believing wholeheartedly, action won’t be taken wholeheartedly.

 I was better at selecting a colour scheme for my bedroom than I was at ‘selecting’ the right ingredients for my career. Although colour schemes are important to me- I couldn’t figure out how to make the ‘day job’ better!  I had been ‘stuck’ for sometime and kept repeating the same actions which would get me precisely nowhere.

I have more optimism and lightness - I can (almost) jump out of bed now. I also have the feeling of having some control of my life back. And acceptance of who I am - a biggie! I would often tell myself that but now I can believe it.

        
I was dubious about how much you could help me over a phone but I really liked the systematic program of steps- I always felt every phone call was helping and it really brought peace to me when I was in the midst of changing jobs. This really appealed. The way you helped with all my ‘interests’ was amazing."
F.T. Dentist

"After over 20 years working in IT and seven years with my current company I had finally accepted a management post and was regretting it.  I was convinced that the only way to escape the stress of the job was to leave my present employers.

Under my coach’s guidance and after several thought provoking exercises, I realised how much I had to offer both in and out of work, gradually starting to understand and believe in my abilities.  I gave a pitch to my manager laying out exactly how I and why I could be more useful in a different, more technical role and just couldn’t believe how well it went! Much to my surprise I am still working for the same firm and am happier than I have been in any of the previous seven years with them.  At the same time, I am constantly looking for new possibilities with a belief that I have a chance to achieve them.  At the moment I have an idea for a book, and I really believe that one day soon I will have developed a portfolio of skills which will enable me to earn a living whilst satisfying the various drives that make up my personality."
K.G. IT Manager

"I thought I would drop you a note to let you know that as a result of the coaching programme I am a step or two nearer my next career.
 
I resigned from my job in October and am going to go back and study something which will take me into the environmental sector.  I am currently exploring Masters programmes…….I also completed the scuba diving course.
 
Lastly, and perhaps the biggest step my family and I are moving back to Cornwall next Easter where I will have plenty of scope to dive more regularly, get involved in marine conservation from a practical perspective and generally re-connect with the sea.
 
All as a result of the work we did last year which really clarified what was important to me."
R.S. Marketing Executive

"The work that I have done with my coach has been truly life changing and life enhancing. I now have a greater sense of my own professional worth and potential and I can see the scope to do work which is meaningful, as well as rewarding and fun. The programme has set me on a new and exciting path".

Former City Economist

"I have found the programme invaluable in learning about myself, what motivates me, understanding what my core values are and how to make what really matters to me a fundamental part of my working day. (Using Firework) my coach draws on past experience, unearthing talents, abilities and passions of earlier years which have been dormant, but which were integral to one’s happiness in the past, and may be relevant now."

Business Consultant, London

"Coaching provided me with the insight, support, hope and feedback that is essential when you decide that really you want to make a change in your life. The biggest, scariest and most rewarding change that I have successfully undertaken is to become an occupational therapist after working for ten years in the financial services industry. Through working with a career coach I now have a career that reflects who I really am. I thoroughly recommend the coaching experience!"

Mary M

"Working with Marianne has been really brilliant for me: I've moved from being stuck about what to do with the rest of my life to real clarity and confidence about my future, even though I'm taking calculated risks in what I'm doing. It's real, too: not just superficial euphoria. I'm pretty hard-headed, and coaching seemed at first an expensive luxury - but having done it, I'd say it was a really good, important investment in me.

So I really recommend Marianne and Firework Coaching!"

C.G., Barrister

"I have a clear idea of the area I want to go into and what I need to feel happy in a career/my life. Before the sessions I just knew that I was in the wrong job but I was very unsure of what I could do!

I am more positive in my decision to change direction in my career; I am seeing it as an exciting opportunity rather than something scary and risky. I feel as though the vague ideas I had about what I wanted to do are now clearer and that they are achievable rather than fantasy. The exercises were encouraging and made me feel like even though I was leaving law the skills and experience I had spent the past 5 years developing were invaluable and totally transferable so I felt that I wasn't wasting all that time and money.

Career coaching has made me less scathing about my current job because I feel like I am actively doing something to change my career for the better so I don't dread coming in because there is an end in sight now. I am also doing more activities in my free time that I enjoy, and I now feel like I making more of my leisure time. It has made me think about the possibility of travel or working abroad as a real possibility."

S.T., Solicitor turning investigator of prisoners' complaints

"Our sessions really gave me the confidence boost needed, working through the 'No limits' exercises helped me to see what was in front of me all the time and come out at the end with clear objectives and some back-up plans too, it also made me see that can still do the things really do enjoy in my spare time and do as much or as little as I like, feel I have a very clear direction in which to head now and am actively chasing the career I've chosen."

P.H., Programmer

"Marianne's career coaching programme has given me a focus at a period in my life when I felt the way forward was not that clear. The Firework Programme has a definitive start and end, giving a sense of fulfillment and a positive direction. People close to me have noticed a difference in my attitude to work/working and the coaching has provided me with insights into my own working practices that have lead me to develop areas where I needed to develop, and has also helped me play to my strengths and encourage others to play to theirs. I enjoy my current job significantly more (although not enough to not want to change it!) - which is a surprise to me as I didn't expect that side effect. On the days of the coaching I felt energized afterwards and ready to deal with whatever was thrown at me.

I had a sense of 'sifting for gold' - we started with a big pile of stuff (work, life, likes, dislikes etc) and gradually sifted it session by session until we had the 'nugget of gold': what I wanted to do and how to achieve it. Every time I look at the completed work and life stars I feel a buzz at knowing they are my distilled dreams and wishes on the edge of reality. Marianne has been a wonderfully insightful career coach and such a warm-spirited person - I want to do well not only for myself but also for her."

J.L., Leisure Centre Manager turning Professional Development Trainer

"I wasn’t sure which direction to take my career in. Being coached through the Firework programme has really helped me find clarity and as a result I have made excellent decisions regarding my future. I have found a path which I had never even considered before, but which is totally right for me."

Victoria, PR Manager, London

"Thanks for our session yesterday. I just want to say, the visualisation we did is really powerful, I've had wonderful dreams and feel lovely! I can't remember my dream exactly but I definitely feel like I went back to the conversation near the stream. I feel comforted and reassured - I woke up at 6am this morning and jumped onto the computer, I've been writing and structuring my ideas for the business. It's so wonderful, I'm waking up feeling more and more excited! Thank you."

Lisa C. Marketing Manager

"Without wishing to sound too schmaltzy, career coaching has literally transformed my life, in particular my daily routines and has helped me to consider what I want from life both in the long and short term and practical ways in which these things can be achieved. When I started coaching I had been signed off work with stress was working 12 -13 hour days travelling 120miles a day and had no social or love life to speak of. Now I still work hard with a job I love but have a commute of only 20 – 30 mins and have both a love and social life as well as a plan for my future career path."

L.E. Design Manager, Construction Company

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