"The Top 10 Career Mistakes To Avoid"Testimonials
“After 15 years in financial services I was feeling lethargic and needed a change. I wanted more job satisfaction along with more freedom to have a life away from work.
With Sital’s help I have made a successful transition from a full time role that drained and bored me, to an exciting new career as an freelance consultant - a role that finally plays to my strengths and natural style.
I now make almost 30% more money with twice as much vacation time. Best of all I am now doing really interesting work that stimulates me, develops me and actually makes a difference to clients and people we work with - I wish I had made the change years ago!
What I liked best about working with Sital was his energy and laser like focus in ensuring I got the results I had signed up for. Even when I was procrastinating or losing my nerve his supportive yet no nonsense style helped me take actions that ultimately ensured I made the change.”
Senior Product Manager
US Investment Bank
Europe Wide
“Over the last 12 months I have found a great new job, been promoted and achieved a 60% salary increase. I have subsequently purchased a fabulous new family home and have more confidence and self value than I have in years.
One of the catalysts behind these changes was Sital.
His direction, support and motivation have been crucial in getting my career motoring.
Maybe I could have got there without his help, but it would have taken me much longer. Sital works fast and helped me accelerate my progress to ensure that, thankfully, I found a new job and house before the recent problems in the job market and mortgage sector.
If I had taken the ’slower route’ it would probably have cost me in the form of higher mortgage costs and possibly reduced my negotiating position with salaries due to a tougher market. So, indirectly, I have gained far more from Sital’s help than I originally thought!”
Manager
‘Big 4′ Consultancy
London
“For much of last year, I was feeling very confused and unsure about where my job and career were going. People looked to me for career guidance, but my own lack of direction was starting to impact both on my performance and my life away from work. It was frustrating and starting to eat away at my confidence.
Sital helped me pull together my random thoughts and ideas into a structured, workable plan which was aligned with my unique strengths and longer-term career and life plans. Something that really put the fire back in my belly again.
The self-confidence and focus that I gained helped me stay in a job (which I then started to actually enjoy!) and significantly raise my performance. I subsequently led various high-profile projects which resulted in me achieving a 25% rise in my annual bonus during a year in which most bonuses fell.”
HR Professional
Global Asset Management Firm
London
“In 2002-3, I was made redundant twice within one year. It was part and parcel of the job market in financial services following on from 9/11 and the bursting of the Dot Com bubble. My confidence was at a very low ebb and, in my 40s, I wasn’t sure if anyone would want to employ me.
I worked with Sital during this time to help me get back into the job market.
His approach was completely tailored to me and my situation. He helped me to analyse my situation, work out a plan of action and prioritise what needed to be done. He worked in a practical and confidence-inspiring way, helping me to rediscover my motivation and push myself harder than I would otherwise have been able to do.
Despite the tough market, within a short time I had two excellent job offers and was able to choose one that gave me much better remuneration, in a great working environment and a much improved work/life balance. I also felt more positive and self-confident than I had done for years.
Sital’s unique contribution was in working with me on a personal level, understanding what made me tick and breaking down what seemed like insurmountable problems into a series of achievable tasks. In the process, I rediscovered my confidence and was able to overcome the challenges and reach a greatly-improved quality of life.”
Account Manager
Professional Services Firm
London
“Having worked for the same employer for a number of years, I was approaching the final stages of my job search and interview process with some apprehension.
Whilst I had a plans for the final discussions, there were some flaws in the way I was going to pitch myself to the Group Financial Director. Yes the headhunter could advise me but, understandably, they can never be impartial in view of the fees they earn from clients.
That’s where Sital was so valuable – he very quickly gave me the focus and clarity I needed and helped me position myself in a unique way for the final round discussions.
And it worked. The discussions went extremely well and I was offered the job!
After being in a bit of a ‘rut’, this move has put my career back in the fast lane – I am working for a major financial services group with numerous career opportunities which I had never previously envisaged. At a personal level the pay rise and the much reduced travel in the role gives me twice as much time with my young family – which is priceless.”
Financial Controller
Moving from Global Technology Provider
To Top Tier Insurance Group
“Having progressed well in my profession, I found myself in a job that was no longer satisfying. I wasn’t getting the financial or personal rewards for the hours I was putting in which was very frustrating.
Coming from an entrepreneurial family, I had always wanted the freedom to run my own business. I had started a small business which I worked on at the weekend and evenings. I wanted to leave the job but a mixture of fear and financial uncertainties held me back.
Sital gave me the courage and confidence to go out on my own and develop a belief that I could do it. With his support I managed the financial risk by planning a steady transition into running my business full time over a number a months.
I left the job on excellent terms and converted my employer into a new client!
The move has helped me fulfil a lifelong goal to be my own boss whilst being able to spend more time with my family, kids and my personal interests. I now work the hours and times which suit me and so have the freedom I have always craved”
Senior Accountant
Moving Into Self Employment
