Success Stories

Our committment to clients is based on a high level of trust and absolute confidence in the integrity of Progressions. As a result we do not divulge the identity of the orgnaisations or clients with whom we work. We do however, obtain detailed feedback from clients as part of our  continuous improvement system and we have obtained the permission of clients to include some details about their specific cases, and comments from  their feedback, on our website.
We have clients who are willing to provide verbal references for Progressions. Please feel free to request a call from a past client if you would like a reference before booking our services. Please use the Contact form (under the Take Action tab) for this.

Examples of our work:

Mei is a young women from Hong Kong. She completed a degree at a New Zealand university and returned to Hong Kong after graduation. We provided mentoring via email to support her as she reintegrated into Hong Kong society and obtained employemnt that would begin a long term career. Mei found appropriate employment within three months of her return to Hong Kong. She found adapting to the work environment challenging however,  three years down the track  she is now well settled on a career path, is completing further education and loves her life in Hong Kong.

Mei wrote in her final feedback;
"I feel you are always with me although we are in different cities. When I faced some problems you always helped me via emails. Your mentoring has helped me to understand about myself and built up my confidence. It encouraged me a lot."

Bruce had held senior positions in a number of major organisations in New Zealand. When he sought mentoring he had reached an impass in his work and was depressed and frustrated. We worked with Bruce for three months, by telephone, and his feedback included the following comments;

"What I most appreciated was the ability to be able to speak honestly and frankly and in response I was provided with, when appropriate: sympathy, objectivity, and suggestions for remedying the issue under discussion. It was advantageous to be able to convey to Janett precisely the issue I was addressing and in return Janett was both the devil's advocate, a wise counsel, and had the ability to push me to remain positive and face the issues with a pragmatism that one tends to loose when confronted with what appears to be a problem of some magnitude. My sincere thanks for all your splendid guidance and advice last year and just having a neutral body to talk to was invaluable. I am indebted to you" Bruce is happy to provide a verbal reference on request.

Ellen works for a public provider. She felt burnt out and lacked a sense of direction and motivation. Ellen had begun to question her life choices  After three months of mentoring she took extended leave and spent six months having her very first OE. As a "mature" woman who had never travelled outside of New Zealand this was quite a challnege for her. She returned and has re-entred her previous role with a new focus and committment, while concurrently developing her artistic talents in a formal tertiary course. Ellen wrote:

"The best thing was the way Janett was able to take what I said and clearly state what my objectives and current situation was. It has enabled me to really think about my life in a clear and positive way and to feel liberated and empowered to take action. I enjoyed it all and loved your enthusiasm and wisdom and clear thinking."  Ellen is happy to provide a verbal reference on request.

When Jay requested mentoring he was about as stressed as a young man could become. His weight had ballooned, he was not sleeping and he was angry and impatient. He felt out of alignment with the values of his organisation and wanted more than anything to have his own business. He could see no way out and also recognised that he no longer contributed positively to the company he worked for. The outcome of mentoring was dramatic for Jay. Within six months he was set up in his own business, living in the city that he dreamed of returning to, and looking like he had ten years before - slim, fit and very happy. His life is now fast and fun, his stress is gone despite the usual pressures of new business ventures and he often comments that Progressions really did take him "from stress to success"!  Jay is happy to provide a verbal reference on request.

Mary has a key role in her company. The business has been undergoing a lot of change and she found herself struggling to manage this and to keep a balance between work and her private life. The orgnisastion was in  serious danger of loosing a key staff member at a crucial time.  In her final evaluation Mary wrote:

"I cannot put down in words how much you have helped. I now look forward to the future. Six months ago, I did not think this was possible."

For Mary the improvement was also evident in her overall health and wellbeing;

"Janett, you helped me through a trying time, allowed me to lean on you for support while I gained strength. For that I am grateful. I have already recommended your services to my doctor as she acknowledges the improvements I have made."

We also committ to providing mentoring to a percentage of people who for various reasons cannot afford our full fees.  These are often people who have limited resources of various kinds other than just finanical. Erin is one such client. At the end of ten weeks mentoring she wrote:

"My mentor helped me on a journey, and I was able to share my experiences and realise where I was at. I have enjoyed my mentor as I have seen progress in myself, my confidence in doing things. I have seen myself grow and I am more relaxed and now have found work to have that bit extra."

Debbie was a solo mum coming out af a period of clinical depression. She sent a delightlful thankyou card as she was completing ten weeks of mentoring. She wrote:

"Thank you so much. Finding you was the best thing that has happened in my life for a long while. You are a fabulous mentor and I want to thank you from deep within my heart for your wisdom, kindness, caring and showing me that dealing with the rough patches can be a challenge but the friends you make along the way can help."

Debbie has now been in full time employment for nearly a year, is coping well with her parenting responsibilities, and is enjoying her life and looking forward to each day.