Client Testimonials

What our Clients say about our Services

These are genuine testimonials from people who have taken part in one of our programs or attended a course. Some have had our help creating a career plan, writing a CV, or preparing for an interview. They are real people who want to share their personal experiences with you.

Lesley Evans, Singer Songwriter & Qualified Teacher, France

“I had the pleasure of being part of Gillian's Masterclass - Redefine your career and more. Having moved to France, I was aware that my past role as a SEN teacher was not going to easily transfer and had just finished some online training on teaching. Gillian's clear and strategic approach helped me see where I was currently and where I wanted to be (not as straightforward as it sounds, as my artistic side and academic background were having a battle).

Gillian has this gift of seeing one's talents and strengths and most importantly, suggesting a direction - not always with words, but using various learning tools and tasks that we were required to complete. It opened up a clear picture of our fundamental wishes for the future.

Gillian’s personalised service and warm, clear approach lets you know that you are in safe, and extremely knowledgeable hands. After working with and speaking to Gillian, I now have firm ideas about what my next steps should be. Her planning and organisational training is exemplary, but more than that, I now feel hopeful and optimistic that I can take my skills and experience and create a bright future for myself and my family. Instead of not quite knowing what I'm doing, I know exactly what I'm doing and why!.

I highly recommend Gillian. Let her guide you so you can focus and create the future that you deserve; one that will bring you both financial wealth and great happiness. Thank you Gillian for opening my eyes to all the opportunities that lie ahead. Loved working with you. Long may it continue.”

  • “Working with Gillian has been fabulous, she is so easy to talk to and really makes you feel understood. The end result has been an amazing CV that I am confident in and I actually feel more confident in what I have to offer too. Thank you Gillian.”

    Kirsty Withams, Senior Data Analyst & Marketing Manager, France

  • "Gillian's 'Career Mentoring Silver Package' enabled me to create a professional development plan that's in line with my needs, realistic and empowering. Her coaching goes far beyond charts, diagrams and goal setting. She has the skill to understand you as a person, challenge your thinking and create new possibilities. Thanks to Gillian, I've finally made decisions and designed a professional plan to guide me along the way. Gillian's work doesn't stop at the end of the package. She organises regular check-ups to ensure goals are reached. I highly recommend her services!"

    Georgia Bouffard - Physiotherapist

  • “An expert in her field, I was lucky enough to work with Gillian recently. Gillian coached and supported my professional development, offering expert guidance and knowledge. I highly recommend Gillian and encourage anyone looking to advance their career to reach out to her for support.”

    Richard Rees, Global Supply Chain Executive, Wales

  • "Reflecting on 2020, I'm thrilled to share that I experienced a game-changing transformation with one of Gillian's packages! The practical insights, user-friendly goal-setting tools, and structured approach played a pivotal role in honing my skills and achieving tangible results. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to level up their success game!"

    Dalila El Ahmar - Client Contract Manager


  • “I have had the pleasure of working with Gillian as my HR consultant, and I wholeheartedly recommend her for her exceptional guidance and support in helping me rediscover my passion and find the right career path. From the moment I met Gillian, her genuine dedication to helping individuals navigate their professional journeys was evident. She took the time to listen attentively to my aspirations, concerns, and challenges. Through her empathetic approach, she created a safe and supportive space that encouraged open and honest conversations. Gillian possesses a deep understanding of the intricacies of the professional world and an extensive knowledge of various industries. She skillfully guided me through a process of self-exploration, helping me identify my core strengths, values, and interests. With her guidance, I gained a renewed sense of clarity and direction.”

    Yara Diab - Senior Digital Marketer

  • “I recently worked with Gillian on my CV and professional profiles. She invested the time to understand what I wanted to achieve professionally, and personally, and provided some excellent advice and guidance, which are already yielding results. Highly recommended.”

    Tim Beckett, Company Co-founder & Director, England

  • “A big thank you to Gillian for the course, all its content and the coaching session after ... How many people are prepared to do all this for free? I for one will happily recommend her as I think it's invaluable in this very difficult world we're in at the moment.”

    Cara, Translator, France

  • "The Mentoring Programme has given me a new perspective on myself and the much needed boost I have required for some time. Using the tools from the programme has really opened my eyes. I am now able to plan a future ahead of me which is measurable and realistic. Having achieved so many short term goals already I feel more confident than ever that I can reach my future goals."

    Melissa Jane Payne, Customer Service Representative, Scotland

  • “Gillian helped me with updating and organising my CV in a more professional manner, I’ve had excellent comments on applying for jobs and have been told on a few occasions that my CV is one of the best written they have ever seen.”

    Paul, Health & Safety Specialist, UK

  • “My daughter is in seconde and was struggling to choose her BAC options for next year as she doesn’t know what she wants to do later on. We sought Gillian's help and she encouraged my daughter to think about her personal and professional goals, strengths and weaknesses and to consider the type of job she wants to do. The process has been very beneficial for my daughter. She now feels more confident with her BAC choices and inspired to explore what she wants to achieve in the coming years, post BAC. It's been an excellent experience and Gillian was brilliant at keeping everything appropriately light for a 15 year old. Highly recommended if you have teenagers in need of career direction and far more affordable than I expected services like this to cost.”

    Louise Sayers, a parent, France

  • “I want to thank you for all you have taught me in the Master class - Redefine your career and more. The knowledge and wisdom you have imparted upon me has been a great help and support in planning my goals. You have been an excellent friend, mentor and a great inspiration for me. I truly appreciate and value everything I have learned from you. It will forever remain a major contributor behind my success and achievements. I really look forward to the day I can do the same for someone else. Thank you, once again, for your time, support and patience. I will definitely keep you posted on the progress I am making on my goals.”

    Alex, Senior Logistics Manager, India

  • “5 star service from Gillian. We had a very relaxed meeting to rewrite my CV and translate my experience into French. I have had a very varied working life from beautician, business owner, teacher and spa manager, to director of business development and charity fundraiser. We had a great informal meeting and she took copious notes, especially on some of my phrasing. I was astounded and so impressed when I read about myself on paper! I could not have written my CV in such a professional way. Gillian works smart, is attentive and certainly knows her stuff. Her professional fees are extremely affordable for the quality of service. An absolute game changer if you’re looking to change career or find the perfect job.”

    Gilly Jones Farrow, Salon Owner & Dermal Specialist, France

  • “Gillian is a fantastic mentor! She helped me realise my inner potential, set goals and put together a mood board, SWOT analysis and 5 year plan. I’ve reached more than I expected in a short space of time. She really helps you feel motivated to put into action all the ideas that might have been whizzing around your head for ages - and even to come up with new ones. I am confident I will hit my goals for the next 12 months. Thank you Gillian.”

    Victoria Noone, Yoga Studio Owner & Personal Trainer, England

  • “I started working with Gillian while I was on maternity leave in 2020 and evaluating my career path. I felt she really took the time to get to know me and uncovered my true motivations and goals, some of which were not even clear to me beforehand. Gillian helped me understand what was most important to me and helped me draw up a plan of what I would like to accomplish both personally and professionally over the next 5-10 years.I have found working with Gillian really valuable and I have no hesitation in recommending her.”

    Claire Weir, Senior Sales & Marketing Manager, Scotland

  • “The Mentoring Programme has given me clarity of where I want to be and what I want to achieve within the next 5 years. I now have tools I can implement to reduce stress and improve my work/life balance. This programme has been beneficial in changing my mindset, giving me the resources I need to be more productive and find solutions to problems which have caused me stress for months."

    Emma Wilson, ASN Teacher, Scotland.

  • ‘Gillian changed my life, and taught me the skills to continuously grow and progress. Within three months of working with her I had already achieved a second job offer with higher pay, a salary match in my current job, two further promotions, and much, much more. It helped me so much I referred my friend too. Gillian's plans are carefully tailored to each individual’s goals and to bring out the best in you. So I would recommend her work to everyone.’

    Blaise Gresley - Assistant Retail Manager, Dublin, Ireland

  • “Absolutely fantastic coaching and mentoring by Gillian. Would thoroughly recommend to anyone.”

    David Gill - Director of Global Enterprise Operations

  • “I worked with Gillian on my CV, LinkedIn profile, and cover letter, and the experience was exceptional. She guided me through the steps of how to present myself in the best possible way, providing invaluable insights into how I could stand out from the crowd. I was particularly impressed with the transformation of my LinkedIn profile - it truly reflects my professional journey now. It was an absolute pleasure working with Gillian, and her expertise made the entire process seamless and enjoyable. I recommend Gillian to anyone looking to elevate their professional profile. In fact, I already have a few friends in mind whom I’ll be sending her information to.”

    Shane Lynch - Sales & Relationship Manager

“I have been extremely pleased with Gillian, she managed to catch my experiences and essence thoroughly during our in depth consultation. She also took the time to share advice and tips for my new job search.
Changing career and updating a CV can be a stressful process. However Gillian was highly professional with genuine, courteous manners. The CV I received made me feel more confident in applying for roles and landed me my first interview in the new career I wanted to pursue.
She has also gone on to help me review my LinkedIn so that I can provide a united professional front to any recruiter.
I applied for a Civil Service position and was successful in gaining an interview. We did a mock interview and all the questions that the interviewers asked me Gillian had already prepared me for. I was successful in the interview and ended up getting the job!

I would highly recommend. Thank you so much Gillian” - Hasnae Maatouf, Health & Safety Planning Advisor, England

"I can highly recommend Gillian, she is a real genius in her field. She gave me highly valuable advice in my job search." - Kinga Lok, Sales & Marketing Executive, France.

"A professional with HR consultancy expertise worldwide, the team consists of highly skilled professionals and leaders." - Imran Khan, Senior Operations Manager, Dubai

“Amazing help and excellent guidance throughout the entire process.” - Dr Uzair Ansari, Clinical Cardiologist, Dubai

"C&E HR Consultancy has an excellent Leader with experience of working for one of the leading organisations in the UAE." - Oscar Omondi, Senior Training Facilitator, Dubai

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