a few of the testimonials that we have received from our clients

Coaching

​AN ABILITY TO ENABLE YOU TO RECOGNISE YOUR OWN POTENTIAL
“The coaching I had with Julie was rewarding. I learnt to reflect and hone my skills as a new leader & communicate clearly and effectively with peers & senior stakeholders, encouraging accountability in others. Julie was a great listener and gave me the tools and confidence to keep pushing.
Julie challenged me to better myself yet created and maintained a safe environment where I felt I always had a voice. Julie has an ability to enable you to recognise your own potential & areas for development and guide you to succeed. As a result I’ve developed a greater confidence, one that is focused on action & outcomes.”

Learning & Development Professional
​THE IMPOSTER WITHIN ME DIDN’T QUITE BELIEVE IN MY ABILITIES
A mentor is someone who sees more talent and ability within you, than you see in yourself, and helps bring it out of you. (Bob Proctor). "This is exactly what Julie did for me! Julie supported me at such a crucial point in my career, I was ready to take the next steps in becoming a leader, but the imposter within me didn’t quite believe in my abilities and that’s where Julie stepped in to help. She helped me feel more confident in my leadership abilities and understand my working style so much better. Her mentorship and support over the years has enabled me to truly become the best version of myself I could be and for that, I will forever be grateful."
 
Sales & Marketing Professional ​
​JULIE IS NON-JUDGEMENTAL, COMPASSIONATE, AND SUPPORTIVE
"I have worked with Julie for the last 8 years and during this time she has coached and guided me through many different situations in my role as an HR Business Partner and in my personal life. Julie always listens first and guides you to an outcome by asking questions and helping you understand all aspects of the situation. Julie is non-judgemental, compassionate, and supportive. I would definitely recommend Julie."

HR Professional ​
COACHING SESSIONS HAVE HELPED MY GET ORGANISED AND PRIORITIES WHAT IS IMPORTANT
I'm pleased to say I'm no longer the duck I once was!  I'm just calm instead of looking calm and paddling like crazy!  

The coaching sessions have helped me get more organised, prioritise what is important and be held accountable.  Thank you!"

Small Business Owner
I knew Julie could help me
I'd used Julie's services a year ago , so when I needed some more help in my business, I knew she could help. Julie, helped with getting my mind in the right place and back to being focused on my marketing. She listened & help me come to the answer I knew was right for me.

Would highly recommend Julie services.

​Thank you for for all your Help Maggie Talbot owner of Interiors by MT Design Ltd

HR Consultancy

JULIE'S VAST AND DIVERSE EXPERIENCE HAS ALWAYS LEFT ME CONFIDENT
"Julie at Apiary Solutions has been an invaluable source of help and advice throughout "lockdown" and will continue to be moving forward, Julie's vast and diverse experience has always left me confident, and I will be more than happy to recommend the services of Apiary."
 
Sole Trader
JULIE GAVE ME A NEW VIEW ON MY ISSUES AND A TEMPLATE TO GO BACK TO MY EMPLOYER WITH
I contacted Julie after having some HR issues at work and she was super quick at responding and setting up a call.

We discussed my issues and she requested the relevant information which again she read through super efficiently and got back to me with pointers and suggested.

Julie has given me a whole new view on my issues, she also gave me templates to go to back to my employer with. She explains the HR wording so simple people like me understand.

I will definitely recommend Julie to anyone who needs independent HR advice.
Amazingly Supportive
Julie has been amazingly supportive giving regular ongoing advice, support and guidance. She has so much knowledge and experience when it comes to HR, coaching and training. Working directly from manager level with teams and an apprentice, invaluable when you want to grow your business successfully.
Julie ensures I have all the bases covered
Julie at Apiary Solutions, is a great source of knowledge and support. Running a small business when you have to wear all the 'hats', Julie is there to ensure I have all the bases covered , with up to date information and requirements.
When i need advice and guidance julie is the first person who crosses my mind
As a business consultant, I need advice and guidance with HR and the first person who crosses my mind when I need support is Julie.

Professional, honest, knowledgeable. I love chatting with Julie. She's the best.

Lewis English, Underpin | Marketing & Business Consultants 
We had a sensitive, multifaceted and urgent review needed.  We will be using apiary again!
We worked with Julie (Apiary Solutions) on a sensitive, multifaceted and urgent review of a service area. Julie quickly grasped the brief and conducted all the necessary one to one meetings. Staff felt comfortable talking to her. The resulting report was concise and helpful, highlighting all the key issues. Following a debrief with Julie we felt confident taking actions, knowing that we had an accurate assessment of the situation. Julie’s work was prompt, supportive and insightful. We will be using Apiary Solutions again.

HR Manager, Darwin College (Cambridge University) 

Leadership Development

Julie is incredibly knowledgeable
Julie is fantastic - she really breaks down topics and explains them well. Julie is incredibly knowledgeable & will guide you through issues with clarity and understanding.
imposter syndrome development sessions
Julie is a very knowledgeable and caring professional. We partnered with Julie initially for a online session on Imposter Syndrome after meeting her at a local event. Julie presented tips and advice in a very interesting session. We had a lot of people tune in and we received a lot of positive feedback following the event! We've since partnered with Julie again for podcasts and other online sessions. Thank you so much!
I've adapted my confidence and can now have challenging conversations!
During the management academy at Pike Textiles I've learnt so much and adapted my confidence, my brand awareness and how to have challenging conversations! 
I have confidence and conviction
I now truly have confidence and conviction in what I am doing and I draw on other peoples strengths!
Julie provided personal scenarios to bring examples to life!
During the training program Julie was able to bring her great experience to the table and give personal scenarios that brought it all into real life terms. 

people analytics

AS A SMALL BUSINESS OWNER WE CAN BECOME ENTANGLED IN WHAT DRIVES US FORWARD, MOTIVATIONAL MAPS ALLOWED ME TO SEE MY PATH
"As a business owner, we can become entangled in what drives us forward.

I was struggling with imposter syndrome, my motivation for my business waivered between past and future challenges. This motivation needed guidance, and that is exactly what I got from Julie.

Working with her using motivational maps, has allowed me to see my path clearer, it was simple process to signup for, and the support and guidance after has allowed me to;
  • Understand my strengths and weaknesses
  • To help me find solutions and ways to manage my motivational challenges.

Thank you Julie, highly recommend you and Apiary Solutions."
​Small Business Owner
MOTIVATIONAL MAPS REALLY DROVE OUT THE ANSWERS I WAS LOOKING FOR
Julie is an inspirational consultant, who guides and motivates her clients with all her positivity, training and experience.

I completed her 'motivational maps', and they were great at driving out the answers and questions I was looking for. I was really glad I did the session.

​Julie's positivity, confident guidance and suggestions are a refreshing lift when you are stuck in a rut! Thank you!
Small Business Owner
ARE YOU WONDERING HOW YOU CAN HELP YOURSELF GROW?  ​
Julie made doing my motivational map so easy. I had done one before but wondered "where I was at" now. The completing of the questions was challenging for me because I like to think about things thoroughly, which defeats the exercise.

When it came to reviewing my results I have to admit I was a bit nervous, but there were some surprises in there and Julie explained things so well the difference between my motivational drivers and the score that can impact your motivation - wow that was a real eye opener.

If you are wondering how you can help yourself grow, what changes you can make to get to a "better" place, then I encourage you to do yours too! I would have no hesitation in recommending Julie/ Apiary Solutions - you couldn't be in better hands.
This helps me understand my core drivers
Just finished the motivational map session with Julie and it's been a huge help for me to understand my core drivers which couldn't have come at a better time, as I grow two businesses. Thanks Julie!!!
We wanted to reaffirm to the team their strength to give them the competitive edge
Organised a half day training session with Apiary Solutions, it was a straight forward process and so easy to work with Julie.  The session really helped cement the team further and that gives them an edge over the competition.  We used motivational maps as part of the day exploring communication, what drives us and the synergy we have as a team!