Before I had sessions with Cecilia I had never experienced a proper interview before. Cecilia clearly knew what she was doing and was able to educate me on specific interview techniques and practice questions that are likely to be asked. The sessions gave me more confidence in speaking about myself and ways to express my strengths in an interview scenario. As a result I was successful in my first interview and I got the job I was hoping for!

Cecilia was great to work with - she came to the sessions with lots of resources prepared and had a lot of structure to her sessions. She was always encouraging me to make the session work for me and allowing me to take conversation in whichever direction I needed.When I was struggling to find career direction, personal strengths, understand what I wanted and what options were available to me, she was incredibly encouraging and really helped me to see my value as a prospective employee. She helped me to realise what I wanted from my career and pointed me in the right direction to understand what fields offered these wants.

I can't recommend Cecilia enough - she provided a truly holistic service and really helped to guide me through the maze of finding a career.

Cecilia was brilliant at helping me write an amazing personal statement when applying for uni. she put in so much of her time researching and learning about me and the courses when creating this statement.

I would highly recommend her to anyone in a similar situation.

I went to see Cecilia to help me apply for apprenticeships and for interview prep in hope of getting an apprenticeship in insurance as applying can feel so overwhelming. I loved doing the mock interview with her, i was really nervous at first but cecilia gave me feedback throughout so i knew where i needed to improve on and makes you feel really comfortable. She does extensive research prior to any session so she knows exactly what i had to include to be successful. All of Cecilia’s help allowed me to achieve the place on the compliance apprenticeship scheme for a well known Insurance firm in London despite its competitiveness and gave me a boost of confidence for the future. Would recommend Cecilia to anyone not just looking for apprenticeships as she helped me write a brilliant CV and couldn’t have done this without her!

I came to Cecilia when I first started my career I was unsure where to start, Cecilia help me with CV help and plan for the future. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in this field and I would recommend her to anyone for career advice, whatever stage of their career they are in. Her empathetic nature, understanding and knowledge of varied paths make her great at what she does.

I approached Cecilia after she had volunteered at our school mock interview morning and been a huge success. We needed some CV help with students looking for work/apprenticeships after A Levels. Cecilia helped our students plan and create CV's to help them pursue their career goals. The students grew in confidence over these sessions. Cecilia is professional and knowledgeable, she created great relationships with each student and got the best from them. I would highly recommend her services.

Highly recommend Cecilia her coaching has been amazing and my son has learn’t valuable skills and his confidence has taken a leap. My son has had career advice, cv writing and interview training and I’m over the moon with the results . Thank you from us both .

Just wanted to say thiank you for helping me. I have just got a job as a trainee property investment consultant! I wouldn’t have done so well in the interview without the practice. Thanks so much!

I recently had the pleasure of hiring Cecilia Garnett to assist my daughter, Lili, in creating an exceptional personal statement. 

From the very beginning, Cecilia displayed a remarkable level of not only knowledge, but also kindness and patience, making Lili feel comfortable and supported.

Cecilia took the time to get to know Lili personally, understanding her aspirations and strengths. She didn't just help to write her personal statement, but she also helped to research specific university courses Lili was interested in, ensuring that the personal statement aligned perfectly with the course expectations. The result was nothing short of a masterpiece that highlighted Lili's unique qualities and potential.

I cannot thank Cecilia enough for hard work and dedication.  I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of assistance with personal statements. She is truly talented and committed to her clients' success. 

Thank you Cecilia!

I worked with Cecilia as I was transitioning into a new role. I highly recommend Cecilia to anyone looking for career coaching - Cecilia is incredibly action focused, meaning I came away from all our sessions with tools and strategies to implement; and she brings a huge amount of experience both as a coach and as a business professional. Really glad I came across Cecilia's profile and I would definitely love to work with her again.

What a lifesaver! Cecilia was instrumental in helping me find my purpose again career-wise. C just gets it. She's able to see the bigger picture and then convert that into practical, achievable goals for you to be the person you know you can be

Amazing. Thank you C!

When I came to Cecilia Garnett Coaching, I had been looking for a job for over a year and I had got no where!

Cecilia really seemed to grasp my challenges immediately, quickly realising the help I needed. In the same way, after our first session Cecilia clearly knew how to work with me so that I could decide where to channel the job search. This meant that we worked quickly and the coaching was not unnecessarily extended so I could start applying for jobs as soon as possible.

She was very professional and, within just 3 sessions, helped me be ready to apply for my dream job which I ended up getting! It was worth every penny!

"I came away from my first session, for the first time in a long time, truly excited about my future and what I could achieve.

Throughout the process, Cecilia has gently and cleverly helped me feel more confident about myself and my abilities too.

Having not worked for over 13 years whilst looking after my children, I was unsure how to handle this gap as I started to look for work. I signed up for Cecilia’s CV workshops for mums returning to work. It was a hugely valuable for me. She helped me to think laterally about what experiences and skills I have that are relevant and CV worthy. She gave advice about different formatting and the use of powerful language both in CVs and interview situations. The workshop was small which allowed for it to be tailored to our individualised needs and she could give very personalised answers to questions.

She offered to look at everyone’s CV after the course was over and we had a chance to make changes at home. I had two interviews within a few weeks after the course and used the handouts from the course to help me prepare. She is a great career coach and genuinely wants to help her clients succeed. She really listens to what her clients need, giving practical advice and helping to raise self confidence. I highly recommend!

I couldn’t be more thankful to Cecelia.
I was terribly nervous having not worked for over 10 years and I didn’t even have a CV.
Cecelia was able to help with my CV and we went through interview techniques and practice questions.
The result: I am now extremely happy in my new job and alongside this Cecilia gave me the confidence to begin and grow my own new business.
I will always be grateful.
Cecelia is wonderful xx

I had been a stay at home Parent for many years and a job opportunity arose via a firm I had been volunteering for. I needed to send an up to date CV….panic stations as my CV was 20 years out of date!
I knew Cecilia vaguely as we used to see each other at the gym and from social media I knew this was something she may be able to help with.
I went along to one of Cecilia’s CV workshops, the information and guidance she gave was invaluable as I didn’t even know where to begin.
The following day I was able to put together a CV which highlighted my strengths and accomplishments.
Shortly afterwards, I started my first paid role in over 15 years and it has been fantastic to get back to work.
Cecilia gave me the confidence to write my CV, to recognise the skills I had and not be afraid to sell myself.
Going to Cecilia’s workshop was the best investment. Without it, I would probably still be trying to write my CV over a year later!
She has such extensive knowledge, is open and friendly and would absolutely be my go to should I need any further advice or guidance. Thank you Cecilia.

I attended the Cecilia Garnett Career Coaching Workshop following a long break from the workplace. I wanted help in creating a great CV and to boost my confidence. Cecilia was so kind, patient and knowledgable - she helped me to realise all the valuable skills that I had gained whilst raising my children and showed me how they can be applied to my CV and my future career. The CV Writing Workshop was in a friendly and encouraging group setting with interactive parts and since then, I have been able to create a CV for myself and help my son with his too!

Cecilia is amazing at what she does! I took her CV Writing Workshop as I haven't worked in a few years (I'm a returning to work Mum) and felt I needed to learn the latest layouts and understand what grabs a future employer's attention these days without rambling on for pages. I am thinking of a career change too so we discussed some options that would suit my experience. The course is great value for money and I left armed with everything I needed to put together an amazing CV and with greater confidence to get back into the workforce (which can be hard for us return to work Mums sometimes). So many tips and great advice - Cecilia really knows her stuff. Very relaxed atmosphere which is great for all ages including students/graduates. Cecilia can guide you every step of the way with whatever aspect of your career you need assistance with. Thanks C for all your help x

“If you are feeling lost or stuck in a career you no longer enjoy, Cecilia’s career coaching is your answer! With a friendly yet ‘see through’ approach Cecilia will discover your values, interests and skills, bringing out the best in you. My conversations with Cecilia brought my confidence back and I was ready, with a clear action plan, to take on the next step in my career, so much so that I found the confidence, when offered my new job, to negotiate the salary upwards and succeeded in doing so!"

Cecilia has been the most patient and helpful person! She has helped me land my dream job and has supported me every step of the way. If you are young person struggling to progress in your career - please reach out to Cecilia! I could not of done it without her wisdom! Thanks again Cecilia :)

Cecilia has been absolutely amazing at coaching me there past couple months. My aim was to get my business up and running officially, as well as starting to scale up. Cecilia has helped me not only get my feet off the ground, but really start to see significant growth within my business. I’m so happy with everything that she’s helped me achieve such as- an established brand, an official website, and more clients. She’s given me a set plan weekly , whilst holding me accountable and giving me lots of advice on selling, marketing etc. She has instilled a lot more confidence within my selling too.

I would strongly recommend hiring Cecilia if you’re serious about starting / scaling your business this year.

When I came to Cecilia Garnett Coaching, I had been looking for a job for over a year and I had got no where!

Cecilia really seemed to grasp my challenges immediately, quickly realising the help I needed. In the same way, after our first session Cecilia clearly knew how to work with me so that I could decide where to channel the job search. This meant that we worked quickly and the coaching was not unnecessarily extended so I could start applying for jobs as soon as possible.

She was very professional and, within just 3 sessions, helped me be ready to apply for my dream job which I ended up getting! It was worth every penny!

Cecilia has been absolutely incredible. Having been made redundant after 23 years at the same company and taking a six month break I had absolutely no idea how to complete an up to date and “killer” CV. With Cecilia’s guidance we worked through everything together and I am so impressed with my new CV and the career coaching that I received. I now feel that I am ready for interview stage!

Cecilia has given me the confidence that I was lacking to now go forward and find my next job. Amazing…Thank you!

With over 12 years experience in Financial services as Senior AVP. I'd hit an impasse in my career. Cecilia helped me overcome personal anxieties and very practical barriers in terms of raising my interview game and presence.
I really struggled with knowing how best to communicate how and what I do well effectively. Cecilia literally helped give me the words, the voice and most importantly, the courage to deliver what I needed to within work.
She is an acute listener who works intently on your individual needs.
Highly effective. I would highly recommended her. I am definitely a better Senior VP as a result of working with Cecilia!

So far Cecilia has been great! She has transformed my CV and helped build my professional confidence.
She has gone above and beyond to ensure my success.
Her invaluabe knowledge and expertise has given me the tools I need to be able to push my career forward. I am looking forward to continuing our work together and will be sure recommend her to friends.

What I learnt through my sessions with Cecilia was a toolset of strategic and communicative tools, that informed how to approach, and conduct, conversations with my manager and peers to convey the points and messaging I wanted to.

This in turn led to a title promotion and salary increase. 

Cecilia’s calm and considered approach allowed for productive working sessions that fostered confidence and assertiveness in my ability to conduct myself at work in a manner that achieved the goals I wanted.

The tools I learnt within my time with Cecilia have stayed with me and inform how I conduct my professional conversations to this day.

When I next decide to change careers and start interviewing, Cecilia will be the first person I will call as her counsel and coaching is invaluable.