Testimonials and Reviews of

"I have now read your book and was very impressed with its structure and content.

'The Naked Career – your life journey' is a most appropriate title and importantly the text matches the title through its delivery. Careers are journeys and like journeys have departure and arrival points. This is a cleverly articulated and crafted book that provides an effective and comprehensive road map for that journey. No hard to get places along the way just logic and good sense prevails to ensure the reader becomes equipped to navigate (without getting lost) to the desired destination.

I strongly recommend this book to any person who is questioning where they are currently at and may be wondering – can I do better. This book demonstrates that possibilities can become reality. All one has to do is consider the prescriptive tool and go for it. I will gladly refer this book to any colleagues and associates I have and or meet that need this advice."
- Kevin Vincent, MBA (Distinction) FNZIM, Vincent Consulting Limited

"As an experienced career coach and author I’m always looking for additional resources to recommend to my clients and the Naked Career falls fairly and squarely into this category!  I expect it to be a very well thumbed resource over the years!)"
- Kathryn Jackson, Author (How to keep your cool if you lose your job)

“Not only did   reaffirm my capabilities, through its disciplined framework, I set about unlocking and realizing the keys to a successful and rewarding career journey within a dynamic changing industry. For those who are serious about taking a chance to develop their untapped potential, this is a fantastic interactive pathway that will give you the inner courage to rediscover and follow your passion. Start today!”
- Andrew Laing, Travel Agent


“Your book’s great I think it’s a very good tool.”
- Alex Wilson, young person in career transition following redundancy

“Interesting book I have found it particularly helpful and useful.”
- Tracey O'Callaghan, Executive Coach, Life Choices

  “I was talking with a girlfriend about careers and having a passion for what you do. She was telling me about a book she’d just bought and offered it to me. Couldn’t believe if when I saw the author’s name!  It’s got some really interesting ideas and practical exercises – thoroughly enjoyed it. Well done!”
- Diane Dodson, business woman from IT and real estate industries

“I enjoyed reading your book .”
- Janet Miller, President Franklin U3A

 “When I first read  I wanted the world to know what I knew as soon as possible!! 

As the book developed even more into the masterpiece that it is today, I not only knew that we had a great product on our hands, but I knew we had found two of the most highly developed and dedicated authors I had ever met.  Stephen was always so enthusiastic and organized and he and Paul were truly wonderful additions to our publishing family!  We are honored to be able to call Steve and Paul “our authors” and it has been a joy having them so far. 

We are excited about the book’s release and we know that it has every quality a book needs to succeed- great concept and message, great title with a super cover design and, of course, the best publishing house around to back up two extremely talented writers!!  Congratulations to you both on your release…It is our sincere honor to call you our own!” 
- Trinity Tate, Executive Director of Acquisitions, Tate Publishing and Enterprises, USA

“I have enjoyed because it has been written by New Zealanders, for the international market.  I can see myself using this book as a tool when working with clients.

 I feel the book can be used across the whole career spectrum whether you are a Student, Baby Boomer, Unemployed, or People with Disabilities, Human Resource Departments and for people wanting change.

When we met at the beginning of the year, I stated how terrified I was in going out on my own.  During the last few months I have gone through turmoil at work and I was given this book by my Osteopath.   I have always believed that things happen for a reason and being given the book at the time was inspirational.  I read the book twice and then ear marked sections that were of deep interest. After completing The Career Future Indicator and the Self Employed section I realised there was nothing to fear, and for my own personal growth I need to take the next step.

I resigned from my job and I am going it alone, into self employment.  I have also been accepted into Manukau Institute of Technology next year to complete the Grad. Dip. in Human Resources as I am keen to look at Organisation and Management with a holistic approach.”
- Margaret Mays, Career Counselor

"Best of luck with your excellent book.”
- Nigel Phillips, Managing Director, Careers Fast Track Pty Ltd, Australia