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Success Stories From My Clients

Inspiring words from some of the wonderful women I’ve worked with!

“Working with Sam over the last few months has been an invaluable experience for me – she has kept my spirits up following my redundancy, helped me to overcome Imposter Syndrome by getting me to complete various exercises which challenged my thinking, assisted me with writing cover letters/applications and also worked with me to create a CV which I am delighted with – which not only details my experience but also speaks to who I am as a person and what I have achieved. If you are looking for any support with your Career, I would highly recommend Sam – not only is she a great Career Coach, she is also just a genuinely lovely person.”

Clarity & Confidence Catalyst Client

“My new CV is doing the job because… I’ve been invited to an interview! But I declined because they wanted me in the office 5 days a week! I also had a first stage chat with another company, AND I’ve been shortlisted for the one I’m really excited about and I can’t wait! Its been such a boost! I’m feeling, uplifted, more focussed and empowered. 🙂”

CV & Confidence Boost Client

“I loved working with Sam on the Clarity and Confidence Catalyst programme. Sam is so patient, kind, understanding and an amazing listener. From the 1st session I noticed a vast improvement in my confidence. Sam transformed the way I think about myself and created an environment that allowed me to step outside my comfort zone. I’m so pleased that our paths crossed.”

Clarity & Confidence Catalyst Client

“Sam provided invaluable coaching and support following a career break after 12 years in the same company, helping me navigate the return to work when I was unsure about what I wanted to do next and how best to start the process. She provided me with the tools I needed to kick start the process and our regular check-ins were always appreciated and left me feeling positive and confident.”

Clarity & Confidence Catalyst Client

“I left the session feeling motivated. Samantha helped me find a sense of direction. Her advice was easy to action and based on years of experience. I feel more confident about navigating my career transition.”

Expert Advice Client

“It wasn’t until I listed things I had contributed to or implemented in workplaces that I realised how far I had come. I felt really positive after the session.”

CV & Confidence Boost Client

“This has been a defining year for my career. Thank you for believing in me and supporting me to keep trying to secure my dream job. I’m so thankful for your support.”

Coaching Client

“I did speak to my manager and I got a 55% pay rise. Thanks a lot for instilling the confidence in me to tackle this. Without your words and guidance I would have continued as I was.”

Expert Advice Client

“I have accepted a new role! Thanks for all your help with my CV, it definitely helped me see my worth and boosted my negotiating skills”

CV & Confidence Boost Client

“Thank you for the assistance you gave me, this week alone I had more conversations and interviews scheduled than in the past 3 weeks prior to me getting in touch with you”

CV & Confidence Boost Client

” I left the coaching session with Sam feeling uplifted and more confident, and clear in my thoughts.”

Coaching Client

“I entered the coaching session with doubts about a topic and left feeling very positive, feeling motivated with increased self-confidence & having cleared up some doubts in my mind.”

Coaching Client

“Your sessions came just at the right time helped me to analyse my life and ask myself some difficult questions. I made decision that I had been thinking about for a long time and I’m happy with it!”

Coaching Client

“The session helped to re-focus and centre me after a particularly tough time. It reminded me how far I’ve come, what I’ve done, and left me enthused about what can come next”

Coaching Client

“The exercise Sam took me through was really valuable, really helped me focus, find a way of navigating from that place of “self doubt”/flight or fight mode to focusing on my journey and moving forward.”

Coaching Client

“Within weeks the CV you helped me build and got me back on track into my IT career. I will never forget that and I’m grateful for that kindness. Thank you.

CV & Confidence Boost Client

“I accepted an offer that I am so very excited about. You really gave me the reality check/confidence booster I needed, thank you so much.”

Coaching Client

“I could not recommend Sam highly enough, through her guidance I landed the role I wanted within 2 weeks of searching which surpassed my wildest expectations”

Expert Advice Client

How I Can Help You

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Why Me ?

I’m not just another recruiter. I’ve been in your shoes.

I know how it feels when you’re full of ambition but don’t know how to turn it into a plan.

I worked my way up the career ladder from scratch, with little more than courage and determination.

I know firsthand the challenges women face in the tech industry.

And I know how it feels when you find out the man next to you is getting paid more to do the same job.

I’ve seen the tech industry from both sides.

I have also worked in tech as a Scrum Master coaching software engineers.

Resources To Help You

Free CV Guide & Template

One of the first steps towards a successful career move is having a CV that not only show off your skills and experience, but also helps you STAND OUT amongst the pile of others.

Download my free guide and template for crafting a winning CV that gets you noticed and invited to interview.

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