Discerning Images Photography - Studio 4 first met Jayne through Twitter and came face to face at a business launch a few weeks later. 

Jayne is a prolific net worker, but more importantly, she is genuinely interested in who she meets and follows up on promises, which is pretty rare in business. I was happy to photograph Jayne's twitter profile avatar because the one she was initially using didn't portray her accurately, I know my effort does. Confident Ladies draws together an immense amount of talent and focus - like anything in life, you only get out of something what you put in. I believe this is the reason that the organisation is growing from strength to strength. My business partner, Nicole Prance (Makeup by Nicole) recently joined Confident Ladies and is delighted with the support and encouragement she has received. It's not easy starting out in business, but CL has opened up genuine opportunities. We are both fans and are happy to give back the support we have received. 

I am so impressed with their endeavours and the encouragement to Nicole, and also for Jayne's support and encouragement to me. 

Sincere best wishes to an organisation and a lady who deserve their success. 

Discerning Images Photography

Just a quick note to say thank you for the Claire Young talk which was extremely fun inspirational!
All the confident ladies seem really lovely and I am most looking forward to meeting up with everyone again. 
Have a good weekend and see you soon

Business Member

"I have had the pleasure of knowing Jayne for four plus years working in the same company. I find Jayne to be a dedicated professional. She is a highly motivated, intelligent and result driven expert. Jayne shows all the time an easiness to build interpersonal relations with others. She has an extensive recognition, and her open-minded approach could not be overestimated. Jayne is one of the best among all people I have ever worked with."

Rob Hennis

"From working closely with Jayne I can say hand on heart say that she consistently exceeded any target set and demonstrated a high degree of personal initiative which had a major impact on company performance both in the short and long term. In terms of her key values and behaviours she was a role model and one whom others would look up to and use as an example. Always a great achiever, but just as important was the way that she did it, gaining everyone's respect and admiration. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending business contacts to Jayne and sincerely wish her all the very best for the future."

Gayle Partridge - Gayle Partridge Training

"I met with Jayne and within a short time was at ease for she is business focused without being in any way forceful. Clearly, Jayne is very passionate about her business, Confident Ladies, and knows in which direction to take it. I wish Jayne and Confident Ladies every success, but certainly "it's lookin' good" so far!" 

 

Anne Jones , Proprietor , York Debt Solutions

Well I've done it.

40 and had my baby, he was a long time coming but he's here. Being a 'mature' Mum will brings its own issues but I'm up for them; it feels fabulous....at the moment anyway! Looking forward to getting some 'me' time and coming to some of the events you have told me about. Thanks for all the support over the past couple of years and good luck with the new site x

A. Thewlis - Leeds

I just wanted to write and let you know what a phenomenal network Confident Ladies is.  

As you know, I am not based in the Yorkshire area - in fact I'm in London!  At first, I wasn't sure whether there would be any real benefit to joining a network so far outside my usual working area but I really liked your ethos and integrity which is so closely matched to my own.  However, since joining Confident Ladies as a business member I have found the online support of yourself and your members absolutely invaluable and, of course, technology has helped to make me feel as part of the Confident Ladies network as if I lived in Yorkshire!    

It is truly reassuring to know that there is a network of women that are genuinely supportive of each other and truly putting into practice the concept of "giver's gain". 

Thank you, Jayne ... Confident Ladies rock!!

Gayle Edwards, The Breakthru' Diva

It was lovely to meet you on Wednesday, I really enjoyed the talk, and the relaxed and friendly atmosphere made me feel very welcome.

I will be attending again!

 

Rebecca

'The Confident Ladies Business Group has proved very useful in progressing my business.  The group is informal, friendly and keen to help - I already have a new client, a couple of leads, an advisor and some very useful business contacts - all from a couple of meetings and the Confident Ladies website / communications!   Jayne is committed to helping members in any way she can and it works!  I strongly recommend it!'

Julie Harrison - TopMatch York

"Jayne has put her all into making Confident Ladies a success. She is genuine, warm, and friendly, and she is truly passionate about helping others thrive - both in their business and their personal life. Jayne is an inspiration to others, overcoming very difficult circumstances in order to get her business started. She is great fun, and she has created a fantastic social and business networking opportunity for women in Yorkshire. I would highly recommend Jayne and Confident Ladies."

Top qualities: Personable , Good Value , High Integrity

Charlotte Hill - Work Life By Design

"Confident Ladies is a fantastic network for women providing a whole range of events and ideas to suit everyone. The business networking opportunites are particularly useful to me at the HR Dept. Jayne is very passionate about Confident Ladies and is an excellent leader for the group. I would certainly recommend other ladies to get involved."

Top qualities: Personable , Good Value , Creative

Sarah Cordukes - HR Dept

I just wanted to thank you for a great launch party.  It attracted such a wide variety of people from all walks of life which is a promising start I think.
 
I enjoyed it very much.

 

Carrie - Confident ladies member