Pretty Successful Careers

Please do not make these common SCS mistakes (cos you’ll probably fail)   If you are searching around for Strategic Case Study tips and advice, especially because the new pre-seen has come out. 📝 I wanted to write a useful SCS resource for you.   I’ve coached hundreds of CIMA… Read more

Why model answers are crap!   Now I’m aware this is a controversial conversation. You might not be on the same page as me about model answers … and why model answers are crap.   I know you rely on them. However, I want to expand your thinking (and learning)… Read more

What’s the difference between a tutor and a coach? I hear you say!    No it’s not the start of a hilarious joke! Knock knock…. 😜   I’m a coach (just in case that wasn’t clear… I’m not a tutor!)   By the look of some of my DM’s… you… Read more

Preparing for your SCS exam the smart way is what I want to focus on this week!   Do you find yourself procrastinating when you know there is something upcoming that you want to do but don’t know where to start?!   You might be telling yourself  “Oh I have… Read more

🤓How my experience can help with your exam success!   In today’s blog I’m being vulnerable and explaining how my experiences have not only made me a better coach, but directly support my CIMA Students.   Let me start with a power statement! 👇🏻 THIS 👇🏻 I want to help… Read more

The Importance of Revision Confidence.   The majority of students that work with me are re-sitters. Having failed their exams (normally more than once) and either don’t know where to start or need to try a new strategy. Do you know what they all have in common? – A lack… Read more

On last week’s blog I wrote about 3 of my amazing students (who’s name’s all begin with an L!😜😇) And this week I wanted to share some things about me! Get to know me: Loves & dislikes!   I love blogs like this (is it nosey – nah!!) and as… Read more

Why my CIMA Students work with me! One of my favourite things about coaching I getting to know my students. Because I’m not a tutor, with a class of 30 students all staring at me trying to learn the syllabus (aka the boring part) – I can bring out the… Read more

? #twelvedaysofchristmas ? ​ On the 1st day of 2021 my client said to me … “I don’t know what revision to do or how to do it?!” ​ Throughout 2021 I have shown up, coached and shouted about revision tactics! I have listened, got to know you, learnt, sympathised,… Read more

? #twelvedaysofchristmas ? On the 2nd day of 2021 my client said to me “Do you remember why you started your qualification?!” If you’re anything like me, you might have started for someone. Little bit of a personal story today, and instead of talking about my clients, I want to… Read more

? #twelvedaysofchristmas ? ​ On the 4th day of 2021 my client said to me “I don’t know enough” ​ Part of my job as a Revision Coach is to ? Pick you up ? Empower you ? Focus you, and ? Encourage you ​ It’s also a key part… Read more

? #twelvedaysofchristmas ? ​ On the 5th day of 2021 my client said to me “I can become a Revision Champion!” ​ My instant reaction to 5 gold ring is the Olympics The greatest show on Earth. A show of champions in their field. ​ Pushing, striving and focused on… Read more

? #twelvedaysofchristmas ? On the 7th day of 2021 my client said to me “I’m so stuck, I don’t know what to do! Feel like I’m going backwards!” One of my clients L is struggling and I know she’s not the only one. One the surface she (and her life)… Read more

? #twelvedaysofchristmas ? ​ On the 8th day of 2021 my client said to me “I’m over 50 … maybe I should give up?! “ ​ Firstly no one quits whilst they’re in my Revision World! Secondly age is not a reason why you shouldn’t qualify! Thirdly if you think you’re too old to… Read more

? #twelvedaysofchristmas ? On the 10th day of 2021 my client said to me “Helen, you have repeated that already!” Well, I’m not going to lie guys, when I read J* email I was a little bit upset. I’ll be super real with you (as always) so don’t judge me… Read more

? #twelvedaysofchristmas ? ​ On the 11th day of 2021 my client said to me “You make me feel so confident Helen, I love it!” ​ I cannot dance or sing or run to save my life! ​ But I can coach And I can cheerlead And I can boost… Read more

I speak to a lot of students and hear a lot of the same things. And alot of words! Some of these words make me roll my eyes … opps … should I not admit that out loud?! ?   My three least favourite words are …. Wait for it,… Read more

Whether you got 98 on your objective test or 78 in your case study … this blog is for you. As your Accounting Revision Coach I am on a mission to give you revision focused support so that your exam journey is full of motivation, self confidence and the right… Read more

The difference between Study VS Revision is very simple Let me explain …   I will warn you in advance for the blog, that I get quite passionate when it comes to revision advice. I won’t apologise for my revision passion, mainly because my students love it and when I’m… Read more

Does having accountability keep you on track – absol – fricking – lutley! Do I think you perform better with accountability – hell yes!   Why though Helen … well obvs I’m gonna reveal all in this week’s blog, but ultimately it’s because bring held accountable brings out an inner… Read more

I love that I am a resitter! I love that I failed some of my exams! I love that I am now a coach and can really speak to and help resitters to give you the tools and techniques you need to be able to resit with confidence!   Of… Read more

⚠️ Warning ⚠️ This blog is all about CIMA case study ? ? This is your go to CIMA case study blog!   Oh! I am such a geek when it comes to coaching about the CIMA case studies! I cannot wait to share my Helen style coaching with you… Read more

I am super proud to be writing this blog on my website for YOU!   Sometimes in life you must shout about your achievements. This achievement is one of mine – so far in 2021 – But I am sharing because it’s all for YOU!   I have published my… Read more

Keeping Revision Simple. My Ultimate Revision Blog – Tips & Advice   Keep It Simple Stupid – KISS your revision.   I get carried away and can tell you so many revision tips and exercises that work and that will transform your revision. But if I did – then overwhelm… Read more

    As you may (or may not) know I am CIMA qualified and I didn’t pass all of my exams 1st time. My ‘Diaries of an oddball accountant’ is me sharing my highs and lows to the emotional but very rewarding Accounting rollercoaster qualification that I know you guys… Read more

My ‘Diaries of an oddball accountant’ is me sharing my highs and lows to the emotional but very rewarding Accounting rollercoaster qualification that I know you guys are on. Read and use it as a confidence booster (to know you’re not alone) – a motivational story (to prove it’s worth… Read more

My ‘Diaries of an oddball accountant’ is me sharing my highs and lows to the emotional but very rewarding Accounting rollercoaster qualification that I know you guys are on. Read and use it as a confidence booster (to know you’re not alone) – a motivational story (to prove it’s worth… Read more

My ‘Diaries of an oddball accountant’ is me sharing my highs and lows to the emotional but very rewarding Accounting rollercoaster qualification that I know you guys are on. Read and use it as a confidence booster (to know you’re not alone) – a motivational story (to prove it’s worth… Read more

I know I say this all the time – but it’s TRUE. I know exactly what you’re going through right now.   I was nervous & moody before my exams (sound familiar?!). I’d study for weeks, reading my text book over and over. I’d spend days and days writing long,… Read more

STOP! Seriously just stop… put down the pen and paper and STOP writing revision notes.   Over the last few weeks, I’ve been talking about revision notes a lot. In the panic run up to the ACCA exams, the things I’m hearing and seeing most are ‘I’m writing too many… Read more

  Ok. I’m going to be frank here.   This year was meant to be the year you pass and/or qualify. Right? Finally get your CIMA or ACCA letters & step up into the job you deserve.   That job you KNOW you’re ready for. Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Head… Read more

It’s SO tough when you’re ready for that promotion. You have the practical experience & KNOW you can do it. But you can’t get the job, because you’ve not got your ACCA or CIMA qualification and letters yet!   So as a qualifying accountant, you’re stuck in a role you… Read more

Why exam failure never stopped me (and why it shouldn’t stop you)…     My Grandma is in hospital right now. It’s the weekend – and as I type this, I’ve come down to Devon to visit her. I’m staying at her house and last night, I found a letter… Read more

Confession time! How do I start this?! I’m getting twitchy and nervous just ‘saying’ it out loud!     This week marks 6 years since I qualified with my CIMA qualification, one of the proudest achievements of my life… so far! As you know I describe myself as the most… Read more

Hi guys!   I have nearly 5000 Linkedin connections (If that’s not you – why not ? – just click here to connect). And I have been asked may times over the last few months to ‘What I do’ and ‘Can I teach the syllabus’ to you. I wanted to… Read more

A-Z tips for your Career Success For the past 26 days I have been creating and posting A-Z tips onto my Instagram Page (here) for you to read, learn and implement. The A–Z tips are short bite-sized career focused tips to show you what my careers coaching style is like,… Read more

Hello! Here you will learn how to give the perfect handshake… keep reading! 🙂 Over on my social media I am shouting about the A to Z of nailing your career strategy. I have talked about A to G so far (you’ll have to go on my Facebook or Instagram… Read more

Hey guys!   So I have been set a little challenge (Thanks Maddie!) … and I love a fun little challenge.. so here is my blog for this week – Fun facts about me! Using Gifs! (because that’s cool right?!)   So, for those who don’t know me. I am… Read more

Hello! I’m Helen Pretty – your Career Coach and Mentor – Bringing you your next blog – ‘Top 3 tips for an amazing personal statement’.   Thank you for taking a step forward to your job search. Your personal statement is that section of your application (normally found on your… Read more

Hello! I’m Helen Pretty – your Career Coach and Mentor. Firstly thank you for taking the first step to changing your job, stepping up in your career and being proactive in your job search! In this blog I talk about the expectations of a career coach.   The Oxford dictionary’s… Read more

Hey, Here is my career journey… so far! If you commit to a mentoring package with me, then I ask you to discuss your career journey and how you got to where you are today! I thought it would be a great idea if I shared the same discussion with… Read more

What are your top 5? Hey there Helen- what do you mean?! My top 5 favourite foods…NOPE! My top 5 favourite excuses to call in sick for work?… NOPE!   Your top 5 Personality Traits- What makes you- YOU- Unique, brilliant and ultimately right for this Job!?   This is… Read more