Naomi provided a professional and personal service to both the management team and the retrenched employees.  The impact of the restructure and subsequent redundancies was lessened by the coaching and feedback that Naomi provided as part of the planning process.

The level of understanding around moving dates and time frames helped to ease the pressure I was under as the coordinator of the restructure.  Naomi made herself available for phone calls and meetings and was understanding of our changes in dates and times – often at short notice.

I would be more than happy to recommend the services of CIQ and in particular Naomi Lawrence.  The advice was spot on, the value was great and the support priceless.

Mary-Leigh Scheerhoorn
HR Manager
GEO Property Group

I had my interview Monday and was offered the position that evening!  Just wanted to drop you a line to let you know and thank you again for your help.  Whilst I was probably a front runner for the position (as I've been acting in the role for the past year), I did ask the panel for feedback on both my application and resume which was extremely positive including that it was clear, concise and accurately addressed the KSC.  In fact, one panel member asked if I'd mind if they took a copy of my resume to utilise the layout as they were that impressed with it……so thank you!!!!

Following Kens' decision to advise his intention to leave his previous employment, it was agrred for both parties to work through a transition period. His employer angaged CI-Q Career Intelligence to assist and guide Ken through the process to new employment.

Naomi guided him through the Career Transition Process such as letting go of the past and looking ahead. As part of this process, the main Career Anchors were identified including;
 - Autonomy / Independence
 - Entrepreneurial Creativity
 - Pure Challenge
 These career anchors have proved to be critical in reviewing his own " Ideal Work Fit Criteria".

Another area that assisted greatly was revisiting career highlights and successes, that added to a confident and professional presentation at interviews.

Ken is now faced with the dilemma of choosing between several options, using the best fit selection criteria developed.

C-IQ has been instrumental in reaching his employment goals.

regards

Ken Matthews

I just wanted to say thank you again for your time yesterday and for your great insight!  I have taken on board all that you said and will be making some proactive decisions, so watch this space!!

(2 weeks later)
I’m finally in business and it’s all thanks to you!
As you can see, I took your advice and have come up with small business solutions that comprise of all the things I do best: Business Planning, Marketing, Bookkeeping, Functions & Events

Marta Fergusson
 Offering the Solution to all your Small Business needs

Hi Naomi,
Thanks for the great session last week. What an amazing array you presented.
All the best,
Jennie Hale

….thanks for all you help, I am leaving Gold Coast Water to take up a role of GM Corporate Services at Linkwater in Brisbane. I can attribute some of my success in obtaining this role to the work I undertook with you.

Regards,
Andrew Foley.

Engaging the services of C-IQ was to assist the Gold Coast Water PA Team in career transition, self actualization and restructure support strategies.  To date this has been extremely beneficial to the participants both in a group session and individual consultations with Naomi.   Each participant is at a different level of acceptance and need within their respective careers and personnel lives. Drawing on the expertise of C-IQ has effectively opened communication channels and thought processes towards a clearer vision on how individual roles, responsibilities and actions/reactions contribute to the bigger picture.
regards
Leeanne Bursle

I was particularly impressed with the ability of C-IQ to take the emotion out of the equation through their immediate interaction with the staff member following the redundancy notice. This greatly assisted the ability to restore a harmonious work place almost immediately
Lynn-Maree Travers
GEO Property Group

General Manager – Property Investments

When the Career Training Scheme and the Reds were recruiting for a new Career Advisor mid last year, they wanted a person with a high work ethic, well networked within the careers and business sector, and a person who would take the CTS to a new level of professionalism.  Naomi has successfully achieved this and more during her 18 months in the role.  Her extremely high levels of commitment and professionalism have allowed her to take the Scheme to a new level where is well integrated within the players group, the Reds Service Team as well as the QRU as an organisation.

Yvonne Soper
(Former National Career Development Manager)

Naomi,
just a quick line to express my sincere gratitude for the time you
invested in me last Wednesday.
I have gone away enthused and with increased focus.
Since talking I have begun to develop a network list and a list of
targeted businesses. Anyway, this is just a quick thank you.
cheers,
Steve

STEPHEN OLLERENSHAW
Training Coordinator
STRATCO (Qld) Pty Ltd

I didn’t know what to expect and was surprised at how much I took away from the meeting today.  I’m looking forward to meeting again to refine my approach to the interview process and my resume.

Very impressed knowing you are available for us and the assistance you can provide.

Very confident in Naomi’s expertise and ability. 

Trish Henry

Former Organisation  GEO Property Group

Executive Assistant, Acquisitions & Development

I have known Naomi Lawrence since January 2006.

Naomi is the Careers and Training Advisor at Queensland Reds. The Reds have quite a young and immature playing staff. Naomi's role in the organisation to help guide these young players off the field is enormously important.

She is extremely dedicated to her job. Naomi goes "beyond the call" to ensure that the players have appropriate education programs or access to post-rugby career opportunities.

Naomi has a good rapport with the players. She makes every effort to get to know the players well. Naomi also helps outside her portfolio - counselling staff on a range of life issues and supporting in team projects, Naomi is always eager to help.

Naomi is always keen to improve herself, she is a dedicated professional who would be an asset for any organisation.

"I am pleased to be able to offer a sincere testimonial to support the excellent professional relationship that I have developed with Naomi Lawrence through her work with RUPA and the Queensland Reds. As a former elite athlete myself but now in the role of encouraging this same group of high achievers to pursue educational opportunities, I've seen the impact that Naomi has had on her clients. There are two things that I consider really important when working in this field: the most important quality is a genuine concern for client welfare and outcomes, borne out of a sense of real enthusiasm and zest for the job. The second criteria is to understand that each person is a unique individual with different buttons that need to be pushed."

"Naomi's enthusiatic and professional attitude has greatly helped me in pursuing possible career paths post professional sport. Her dedication and extensive experience in career pathway options has motivated me into undertaking tertiary study in Business and Education as a plan "B" career in Property Development and Construction. She also identified and introduced appropriate memberships (UDIA) which has proved to be outstanding in networking outside of my sport. Naomi is easy to talk to, always available and ready to listen as well as provide valuable information and advice. I am grateful for her knowledge and understanding in working with elite athletes and the valuable link she provides in the corporate world."

"I was fortunate to have Naomi Lawrence as a careers advisor during the final year of my rugby playing career. I found Naomi to be extremely professional and dedicated in her position and her support was invaluable. She helped me evaluate and understand my own situation and the options that were available and more suitable to me. Her enthusiasm and encouragement helped me to make some tough decisions about a career change that I had been contemplating for some time. There was no issue with regard to career management or training that Naomi was not able to provide advice and assistance with in a meaningful and beneficial way."