I just felt as though I had someone that I was accountable to. I felt like Saskia was sitting on my shoulder at work, and she gave me the skills immediately to get over the procrastination. From the very first contact I felt empowered, invigorated, almost excited about the work that I'd been doing for 30 odd years.

- Jude Cormick

I'm feeling much more focused and generally happier in myself. I know who I am and I have more confidence in everything I do.

- Raui Calman

I felt like, 'how am I going to open up in front of all of these women I don't know'? But that was the thing that actually I found the best. We'd be talking about the same issues, the same thoughts, and it would be like, 'I can't believe I'm hearing this from other women, I thought it was just inside my head.

- Juliette Capaldi

I decided to join the programme after I had been through a number of transitions in my life. I had made the big move from Canada to New Zealand, I had had my second daughter, and I think with the big move and becoming a mum to two I was feeling lost in the process. Thanks to the programme I learned more about my strengths and my values, and I've been able to embrace this stage of my life, and as well embrace a lot of uncertainty at this time.

- Carolyn Gilbert