What Clients Say About Carole
Carole is one of our top 10 most popular trainers since she joined our ranks of over 300 trainers in late 2004. She has a very special gift, drawing the absolute best during the course of the day, building up confidence, goal-setting and motivation amongst her students. Her quiet but authoritative role never fails to impress me, especially calming potentially disruptive situations. One of the best communication and interview skills trainers, she continually gets very positive feedback from our clients. Janey Cecil, Managing Director, Inside Knowledge Ltd
The London Coaching Foundation has supported thousands of young people to experience and enjoy athletics since 1990. We work with current and ex-Olympians such as former World Javelin Champion Fatima Whitbread MBE. So when you see Fatima asking to learn some of Carole's techniques and young people who have never taken part in Athletics before win medals in their first All Schools Championships, there is nothing more to be said. As a Motivational Coach who encourages you to truly unlock the power of your mental strengths, Carole is second to none. Ewemade Orobator, Development Manager, London Coaching Foundation
I have worked with Carole since my interview skills training organisation for sixth form students was launched around 16 years ago. During that time Carole has constantly provided the highest quality of service to young people of 17 or 18, guiding them in presentation skills and helping many of them to unlock otherwise hidden communication skills. We know that her input has had a direct positive effect on these students and on their chances of future success in the university and career selection process. Carole is particularly strong in assisting candidates with specific problems and issues. It may be that these students are simply too boisterous and self-confident, or perhaps that they are nervous, timid and unwilling to push themselves in an interview environment. Feedback from them, their teaching staff and their parents confirms that Carole's sensible, inspiring input to these challenging training situations has been extremely helpful for those concerned. James Luckhurst
I have known Carole since 1998 when she first came to Wilson's Grammar School to provide mock interviews for some of our Oxbridge candidates. We were very pleased with the service she provided to both the school and to the boys and have continued to invite her back. In particular the students particularly appreciate the discussion of their performance at the end of the interview as Carole offers positive, constructive and practical advice which increases the confidence of the students and enables them to improve their general technique. There is no question that she provides a very professional service. Sue Mitchelmore, Assistant Head, Wilson's Grammar School
I have just finished my first week and there is a lot to learn but it is all very exciting stuff. The coaching you gave me was very worthwhile and I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone who does not know where they are heading or what they want out of life. I think coaching helps you break down the areas of your life that are giving you problems and helps you focus your ambitions and goals in bite-size amounts thus making it appear more within reach. I found the experience to be quite thought provoking and also a bit emotional at times because you have to dig within yourself to find out where you want to go and what you want. Overall, I believe it gave me the push I needed and also gave me small goals to achieve. Hannah Tyerman, Kurt Geiger
Thank you for our session today - I always feel so much better when and after talking to you. Trainer
You have a lovely gentle style yet packed with energy. NLP Master Practitioner
I am over the moon as you can imagine to be offered my dream job and just want to say thank you once again as I'm sure I wouldn't have been able to do it without your help. Graduate
I just wanted to say thank you for all the sessions we've had, and for your guidance along the way. I feel that I have benefited in so many ways. You have helped me build my confidence so that I've learned I am in control, so thank you. It felt alien at first talking about myself but you have a natural way to make people instantly feel comfortable and at ease. You're kind and gentle in your approach and you have helped guide me like a friend to fulfil my goals. I personally feel more confident as a result and a more whole person from the experience - and this is priceless. Sam, Manager, Fidelity Insurance
I have learnt that I do have the confidence to do my job and I have picked up additional skills that I can use in the future. Connexions Personal Adviser
I have had the pleasure of Carole Simmons coaching my tutor group who are studying ICT. The students are aged between 16-19 and are quite undirected in their life decisions. I thought Carole had a lot to deal with but she won the group over immediately. She spoke to the group and to each student individually and managed quite capably to focus each student on their life decisions. The students participated in the exercises and had the confidence to feedback to the group on the benefits of it. I have since spoken to the students who found her approach positive and beneficial. The students and I have enjoyed the sessions she has taken and found the experience to impact positively on their studies. Tracy Fox, College FE Tutor
Carole changed my views on a belief. She made me believe I can do better which no-one has ever done before. I have learned a lot of new skills and now feel I will be able to hand in my work on time, organise myself and revise better. I think the ways to revise are really good and Carole explained it well by breaking down each subject. I thought Carole was the only person who explained what I needed to know clearly. Student, Ursuline High
It's been a really enjoyable training session and I've now got some practical ways to incorporate coaching into my career guidance practice. Connexions Personal Adviser
I have known Carole since 1996 when she first visited Eastbourne College to carry out one-to-one interviews with my Year 13 pupils to help them improve their personal development and communication skills. Carole carries out her interviews professionally being well-prepared, honest and caring. She has a good relationship with the College pupils and gives them sound advice helping them improve every aspect of the way they perform at work and at school. She shas very high standards. Dr R C Edmondson, Head of Careers, Eastbourne College 1995-2002