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The Financial Services volunteers using

Genius Material

passed 100% of their exams

Here are some of the pass marks achieved:

68%, 71%, 80%, 72%, 75%, 74%, 75%, 81%, 85%, 81%, 70% and distinction


In Praise of Genius Material


Marc used to read and reread the textbook, go through again with highlighter pens, sat practice papers and made Mind Maps, which he put all around the house to try and keep their contents fresh in his mind.

They got him to a certain level of qualification but Advanced exams needed a new approach.

Time for a better learning strategy!

Marc Denton, Independent Wealth & Tax Planner at The Wow Company, Southampton

Bill's study strategy was to 'get stuck in' to the books and to answer exam questions. The problem was - very little of the information was 'sticking', costing him wasted time and effort.

Here he describes how much easier learning has become, now that he's got a great strategy which suits the way his brain naturally processes, stores and retrieves information.

William Antill, Prudential Financial Planning, Kirkheaton, W Yorks.

Chris Iles

“I reached out to Lysette for some help with my studies, which really helped me to clarify exactly what I needed to do.  Since then I have used the clear thorough process outline by Lysette to help me overcome the issues I was facing and achieve Chartered status in the process.  

I would recommend Lysette for help with exams and as a coach to help provide clear direction.”

Chris Iles,  Chartered Independent Financial Planner, Aspirations, Bristol

Proud husband, Peter, describes the tremendous difference it made to his wife, Vikki, once she knew how to learn and retain information.

Having struggled to achieve the necessary qualifications to become a Fund manager for the HSBC, when she wanted to change careers she and her husband, Peter, knew she needed a better approach.

This time, she not only passed every Advanced exam first time, to gain her Chartered Status as fast as possible, but she scored so highly in her exams that she won a prize!

Vikki Watson, CHARTERED(!) Financial Adviser at clarity

Pedro Bonillo-Farias is Genius Material

"Genius Material helped me pass RO3, RO4, RO2, J10, RO8, RO5 and LP2, in that order and in 2 months! I was paying attention and I'm well on my way to becoming Chartered!"

Pedro Bonillo-Farias, PBF Wealth Management Ltd, St James's Place Wealth Management, Bristol

Newsflash! Pedro is now just 10 Credits away from Chartered, and unstoppable!

Leeds Insurance Institute Fast Track Study Skills Programme

Darren Wood

Founding Principal, Navigation Wealth Management (SJP WM)

Studying for Advanced CII exams

Brooke Taylor

Trainee Broker, Attis Insurance Brokers

Studying for CII Diploma exams

Harrison Levy

Trainee Financial Planner, CORPAD Employee Benefits

Studying for CII Diploma exams

Logan Simpson

Trainee Financial Planner, PFS Financial Solutions

Studying for CII Diploma exams

Kirk Wilkinson,

Paraplanner, Succession Wealth Management

Studying for Advanced CII exams

Rob Earle

Paraplanner, Succession Wealth Management

Studying for Advanced CII exams

Xander Cholmondeley

Trainee Broker, Attis Insurance Brokers

Studying for CII Diploma exams

Rachel Spode

Account Handler, JM Glendinning Insurance Brokers

Studying for CII Diploma exams

Cameron McGrath

Trainee Financial Planner, Mazars

Studying for CII Diploma exams

Like so many Financial Advisers, Cath had never been taught how to learn the sort of information she needs under her belt to achieve Chartered Status. Of course, as a busy Financial Adviser, her first priority is her clients, so finding the time to study, as always, was a challenge, especially as her strategy wasn't as efficient as it needs to be.

"Having a system... so that it sticks in my brain... Certainly, so far, what I've seen makes sense and will allow me to spend less time and be more effective."

Cath Ball, Financial Adviser and Vice President at Nottingham Insurance

Nick Chaitow from, Oxford, talks about how Genius Material has changed the way he studies.

He's being far too modest! He's already got his Chartered MCSI qualification and was aiming to be double chartered, by becoming a Chartered Financial Planner too.

He was only one exam away from achieving this, but having failed AF5 three times, realised he needed a new learning strategy. Enter Genius Material!

NEWS FLASH 14.01.21

Nick now has his Chartered Financial Planner Qualification!

Even with a hectic schedule, Diane has found time to study for her exam.

What’s more, the time she spends studying actually results in more knowledge and confidence.

Her study strategy in the past worked quite well for her, but her new one has made the whole process much more efficient and far more fun.

Diane Noble, Trainee Paraplanner, IC Financial Planning Ltd

Newsflash 25.08.23: Diane passed her RO4 exam with flying colours.

"So pleased that I didn’t just scrape through even though it doesn’t matter and a pass is a pass. Can’t quite believe it though 😊 Can’t thank you enough for your help and support through this."

John talks about how discovering his own style of learning  has helped build confidence around absorbing new information.

John E Panter, CEO, Plan to Invest Capital Management, Inc, Denver, USA

As Ben says, he's never been more organised nor better prepared for his exam. What he's learned about studying has had a positive knock-on effect on how he organises his business and on his level of confidence.

He's gone from failing this exam and putting off trying for 6 years... to feeling great about himself. What's more, he's enjoying the process of studying.

Ben Clay, Clay Warden Wealth Management Ltd, Coventry

And then this: "Good evening Lysette, apologies for the late txt. Just to let you know I passed my trust & taxation exam"


Two advanced exams passed, coursework handed in a week early and true exam confidence is what you get when you know how to learn and retain information. Ben is well on his way to Fellowship.

Ben Clay, Clay Warden Wealth Management Ltd, Coventry

NEWS FLASH 26.07.21!

Ben has achieved his LIBF Chartered Status!

Ben Clay Chartered LIBF
Ben Clay, Chartered LIBF

Listen to how Ian talks about how much more effective his study strategy now is. He knows he's not on his own and that the support he's getting is helping him organise his learning.

"I'm really beginning to get the hang of the methodology and the results are starting to come through."

NEWSFLASH!  29.03.21

"You’ll be pleased to know that I passed an exam recently at the 1st time of asking (very unusual for me I know) I had put it off from the lost year of 2020 and used your strategies which clearly work.

"Oh and yes now meet the minimum standards so I can now display DipPFS which is great!"

Ian Ferguson, Key Account Manager, Leicester

Just a few weeks into his Genius Material Programme, Andy is already finding it easier to absorb and retain information. Also, as he says, in the past he failed exams more often than not, but is confident now, both in his learning process and in himself. He now, quite rightly, has every expectation of passing his exams first time. 

Andy Mulligan

Genius Material makes passing exams much quicker snd easier. Rosemary says, “Since meeting Lysette and Genius Material I have found exams a lot easier, a lot more fun and [I’m] passing them first time.“

Rosemary McMahon, Paraplanner, N Ireland

"I've been in the business for quite some time now. I started on the journey to Chartered last year and it was hard going. Too much reading. Got through my last Chartered Exams recently where I scored 90% and 86%. I've got one exam left... and that will be me, Chartered.

My only regret is not engaging with Genius Material earlier. It really did help to crystallise the learning process... More fun... a lot more straight-forward. Highly recommended."

David French

Newsflash! 08.04.22 David is now Chartered!

“I’m optimistic about my next set of exams and I really, really want to say thank you to Lysette for putting this together. If you’re looking to take on this programme, jump on it! Jump on it! Jump on it!”

Temi Adenuga, Accountable Services, Lagos, Nigeria

Laurence is studying for his CII Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning and found that his study methods weren’t getting him the results he needed.

Instead of going round the endless cycle of effort and disappointment his colleagues experienced, he knew he needed a radical new strategy - and found Genius Material. In his very next mock exam, a score of 83% convinced him he was now on the right track.

Laurence Griffin, Quality Assurance Specialist at Skipton Building Society and Ambassador for Youth Employment UK

NEWSFLASH 31.01.21

"I decided to take the plunge and attempt the exam again and I’m delighted to say that I finally passed the R01 exam this morning! 😀 Words can’t express how happy I am to have finally got this exam out the way.”

NEWSFLASH 15.05.21

"I felt ready to bring forward my sitting RO5 to today from May 31st when I’d originally booked it. I’m delighted to say that I’ve passed first time! It means a great deal to have an effective study strategy in place and to finally make head way with these R0 exams this year, I am very grateful for your support and guidance in making this happen."

Listen to how Jarrath describes his first attempt to apply his learning system and how it will also revolutionise how he organises his business too....

"I feel really motivated... I have no fear about [exams]. I just want to fully embrace [my learning system] and get on and do it...

"I'm definitely going to apply this to my working life.. I'm looking forward to doing that..."

Jarrath Cush, Wealth Management Consultant, Eight Wealth Management Ltd

"I sat the CF8 Long-Term Care exam, with only 5 weeks to revise. I followed your programme and scored 89%! 

90% would have been a Distinction.

So the best result so far in my CII exams.

Thank you for Genius Material.

The best investment I’ve made in a long time!”

Maria Clifton, Belgrave Asset Management Ltd

Maria Clifton
Scott Douglas

“I sat JO6 in October 2011 and failed by 6%. I found the Genius Material very helpful and it gave me much more confidence using the techniques you suggest in my studies. I signed up as I only had one exam to pass for my Diploma and with JO6 being a long and complex subject I felt I needed a bit more help. Your material certainly contributed towards me passing the exam. I re-sat the same exam in April 12 and passed with 83%.”

Scott Douglas, Vision Lifestyle Financial Planning Limited, Falkirk 

“I passed my AF2 exam comfortably in October, in no small part because of the structure that the Genius Material system provided. Thanks again; it was my 3rd attempt at this exam and I would have abandoned trying to achieve Chartered status if hadn’t got through. I’m now in a completely different place and have absolute confidence that I can pass exams at Advanced level with the right preparation.”

Arah Perrett, St James's Place Partnership, Gloucester

Needless to say, Arah went on to achieve her goals and gained her Advanced Level status.

Arah Perrett St James's Place Partnership
Mark Stanton

“As you know, I had been studying the CII’s R series for the best part of 18 months. I found it a huge struggle to retain information and I was hitting a brick wall. I have failed five R series exams over the past year. Struggling with study and exams has had a ripple affect on all aspects of my personal life/business and greatly dented my confidence.

The final straw was discovering I have dyslexia. I have found your techniques extremely helpful. In particular, the learning cycle and method of note taking has helped me gain confidence that I have truly understood the study material and I feel more equipped to sit an examination. 

 I would like to thank you for Genius Material, your personal support and recommendations. I have three more examinations to undertake in order to achieve Diploma status and I now know I can achieve this by simply following your proven study structure. I completed a mock exam yesterday and passed, over and above the pass mark, easily!” 

Mark Stanton, Director, Liberty Chartered, Warwick

Mark heard later that he comfortably passed the exam he’s referring to. (He’d failed this particular one 5 times before.)

“I’ve just heard that I passed my first exam with a distinction! It was hard work, but following Genius Material advice obviously did the trick. I got well-organised and methodical about my revision and I paid attention to the way my brain works, only spending time doing what actually works. I’m really looking forward to the next exam, because I know now how I can do it. Thank you Lysette.” 

Martin Capel-Smith, Senior Partner, St. James’s Place Wealth Management,  Marlow

Richard Brough Simply Biz

“I find these webinars provide a useful insight on how we learn and more importantly, why we don’t learn in given circumstances. Lysette explains practically why this happens, and the steps to learning in an easy to follow format at an appropriate level. I am taking both professional and academic examinations and already feel better prepared.” 

Richard Brough, CHARTERED, Simply Biz., London, now Head of Compliance, INSUR

"3 years ago I took over the full ownership and running of my family’s 30 year old insurance broking business. I particularly wanted to make it my own and stamp my personality on it.

I was already confident in my knowledge and skills as well as my ability to give my clients the highest standard of service. I found, however, that the transition from the old way of doing things to the new way, didn’t just need a change of processes – a change in thinking was also necessary as certain aspects of running the business seemed a daunting prospect.

Thanks to Lysette's coaching I’ve 'felt the fear and done it anyway!', attending networking meetings, giving talks and even appearing in my own videos. Things that many of us find difficult to do. The business is growing and I am on track to reach my goals.

I have a Business Coach so it makes perfect sense to have a Mindset Coach as well. Working with Lysette is one of the best investments I’ve made for myself and my business."

Jo Spencer, Chartered Insurance Broker

Commercial Insurance Specialist for SMEs in Oxfordshire and Berkshire

Jo Spencer

"Just received my 'parchment' - the official certificate confirming my HSW qualification.Huge thanks to Lysette Offley and her Genius Material for helping me with my learning and revision strategy."

Of course, it is Jo who is Genius Material!

And, she's being characteristically modest. She scored, in her words, "A pretty cool 100%!"

Not bad, eh?  🙂

“I’ve been working in the legal field for a while. I used to pass exams OK until recently. I've been struggling to get on top of my studies and luckily for me I came across Genius Material on LinkedIn and I can confidently say it's improved my outlook and I believe I'm on my way to success. I'm beginning to learn more efficiently than I did and I wish someone had told me all this when I was at secondary school.” 

Joscelyn is working towards her STEP Advanced Certificate in Will Preparation.

Joscelyn Dickens,  Casslyn Estate

Victoria Morrell is Genius Material

"Thank you, this has given me the confidence and support to arrange my revision timetables and how I can avoid detractions."

Victoria Morrell, Trainee Paraplanner

Diane Noble is Genius Material

"Great session today - so good to have the daunting task of studying broken down into a manageable process to work with."

Diane Noble, Trainee Paraplanner

Neil Smith, like so many Financial Advisers, found that the study strategies he was using to pass exams, weren't serving him very well.

As he says here, now he has a robust system for learning and retaining information, not just to pass the Advanced Financial Services exams, but beyond them too. Because he'll remember the information he's learning, his knowledge will be useful when speaking with clients and fellow professionals too.

"I now have a system I feel is going to give me a better chance of passing my exams first time."

Neil Smith, Harmony Wealth Management, Chesterfield

“Rather than the last minute cramming I used to do, Genius Material has made my study much more structured. It has kept me right on track, and having someone like Lysette on the outside, giving me a little push now and again, along with the analysis of what sort of studier I am, has been very useful. I was delighted to have passed my last exam with 73%.

John Townsend, Acumen Financial Services, Milton Keynes

John Townsend

"I am willing to attain Level 6 financial qualification (Chartered financial planner) and I have been struggling passing exams. 

I am required to absorb a large amount of information, in a foreign language, and in a very limited amount of time. The results speak for themselves, I passed my second Level exam a month after Lysette’s coaching. I highly recommend her service."

Yannick Le Touze, Chartered Financial Planner, YLT Wealth Management, Associate Partner Practice of St James’s Place Wealth Management, Maidenhead

“I have managed to pass all 6 RO exams to get my Diploma in Financial Planning and I couldn’t have done this without Lysette and Genius Material. I was finding it hard to retain information long term and recall it for my exams. Genius Material helped me learn and retain information in a completely new way. Thanks Lysette and keep up the good work.” 

“Through a rare combination of personal one to one support with Lysette and good website functionality, Genius Material has succeeded in making my revision more meaningful, easier to break down and understand and less laborious. Revision is no longer a chore. It’s actually more exciting!”

Geoff Catterall, Director, Stonewater Wealth Management Ltd, Preston

Geoff Catterall, Director, Stonewater Wealth Management Ltd, Preston
Darron Whitehead is Genius Material

“I have passed my 2 exams needed for my Diploma and your tuition definitely helped me pass both first time.” 

Darron Whitehead,
 Utopia Group Ltd, Wakefield

“I have great news to share with you. A couple of weeks ago I passed RO1 first time with 72%. It is great news, but more than anything, I now have a lot more confidence to move to the next stage of the assessment. Thank you for listening and being there Lysette.”

Ann Bellingham, Ann Bellingham Financial Services, Blairgowrie, Perth and Kinross

Ann Bellingham
Tom Coats is Genius Material

“Thank you, as I actually passed the RO2 today in Glasgow, what a result! I had taken on board your study tips and they work…. FANTASTIC” 

Tom Coats, Thomson McCallum, Glasgow

“I attended a Genius Material workshop and I’d recommend this system of revision to any other IFAs finding it difficult to learn as we get older.”

Savio Santimano, CHARTERED, Principal, Minerva FMA, London

Savio Santimano is Genius Material
Claire Harper

"Since I came to see Lysette I have been much calmer in my approach/attitude towards my studying, even to the point that I have quite enjoyed it!

I have enjoyed learning and using my brain to make connections and understanding the material.

Colleagues at work and my husband have also commented on how positive I am towards my studies and how calm I have been!

Studying is now no longer a chore but a pleasant journey!"

Claire Harper Dip CII Dip PFS

Independent Financial Planner at ICF Financial Services Ltd, Hull

“Just to say I have really found the webinars useful, and they have provided me with new techniques that I can use for revision. Your techniques are well thought out, and actually do work…so thank you!

 I went on to pass an exam, which I had previously failed, at a pass rate of 81%….  Many thanks for your help…will definitely be recommending you!”                   

 Sarah Skelton Senior Consultant,  UK Accounts, Zurich, Swindon

Philip Ostle

“The Genius Material workshop confirmed to me that there is more than one way of revising and that the best way forward for me is to use diary system so that I keep the information in my head. I’d recommend the Genius Material revision system to anyone taking professional exams.”

Philip Ostle, Head of Financial Services, IM Asset Management, Bedford

“I found the software extremely useful in planning my revision timetable. It’s the most effective and easy to use system I have seen so far.”                       

 Georgina Partridge, Partner, Plutus Wealth Management, Chartered, London

Georgina, having won Young IFA of the Year and Value of Advice Ambassador in the Unbiased Media Adviser Awards 2013, was also named in the Top 100 advisers in the UK.

Georgina Partridge, Partner, Plutus Wealth Management
Gary Jones is Genius Material

“It was useful to be reminded of how effective MindMapping is when revising, and I will be using some of the other revision ideas I learned in the workshop. I would recommend Genius Material to anyone taking exams.” 

Gary Jones, Financial Profiles Ltd

“In 2008 I worked with the Genius Material programme to give me support in preparing to take the CF8 (Care Advice) exam. Genius helped me to break down the information in the text in such a way that I was able to retain the information more easily – I went on to pass the exam first time and 10 years on, I am now specialising in providing guidance and advice on Long Term Care.”

Jacqueline Berry, National Accounts Team, Partnership Assurance, London

Jacqueline Berry Partnership
Andrew Prescott is Genius Material

“Thanks for your learning advice. I passed my first exam R05 after 4 weeks work.”

Andrew Prescott, Isis Medical Insurance, Oxford

"Hi Lysette,

Just wanted to thank you for supporting me at a time I was finding myself feeling frustrated not being able to deal with overbearing people around me, who have been holding me back from moving forward in my career and have a balanced home life. The self-belief and strength I have gained through our sessions has been astonishing. I’ve been amazed how simple the process was for me to discover that I have the strength to move forward. You helped me to be focus on what’s important and helped me identify the changes I wanted to make. People around me have also noticed how much I’ve changed after only 2 sessions with you. I am forever grateful to you for supporting me through this journey.”

Javinder Sehmi, Branch Manager, Santander Bank, Ashford

Javinder Sehmi

“Hi! My name is Robert MacDonald. I’m a trainee genius! Lysette Offley is my trainer and she can also train you. I wasn’t always a trainee genius. I used to faff, writing notes, trying to memorise things – not grouping, not linking, not bullet points, and train crash learning style! Lysette helped me go forward with things and now I work in the illustrious Financial Services industry. Lysette helped me become a Chartered Financial Planner. She can help you get your goals. Get Genius Material. Listen to Lysette and you will be successful. Good luck and good bye.” 

Robert MacDonald, Chartered(!) Financial Planner, Gourock, Inverclyde

“I have been working with the GM for just under a month now and its awesome! I was a fully paid up member of the read – write, re-read – re-write “club” which was a total waste of time. Seeing the GM program has lifted a huge weight off my mind and I am very positive about passing the next round of CII exams.

I’m doing the Advanced Dip. sitting J04,JO5 and AF3 all in the one sitting. Now a Tefal man I ain’t, but the GM prog. has given me huge confidence and I WILL pass this – bring it on! The GM prog all makes so much sense and the colossal amount of work and attention to detail Lysette has gone to is truly outstanding.

All this stuff about “hard wired” to forget, and “I knew this stuff but just could not put my finger on it…” is all a load of old tosh! Her breadth and depth of research to give the members a deeper understanding of the history of how we learn (and why we forget) is remarkable. That stuff is hard – I can vouch for this having just done a massive piece of research for my FS Management Honours Degree. I fully expect to post on the site my successes. Failure is not only not an option, it’s not remotely in my psyche!”

Robert MacDonald

“Can I just say how brilliant this is. I am studying at the moment, have been really struggling and these tips have changed my whole outlook and strategy.”

Stuart Rimmer, Regional Director, Quilter Financial Planning

Here is part of an interview, where Stuart describes how much easier and more fun his studying became, after watching a Genius Material webinar for Saint James’s Place Partners.

Over 10 years in Financial Services, André has sat many CII exams, and while he's generally achieved good grades, his study methods were time-consuming and inefficient. 

As he says, he used to read and reread his text book. He'd make notes, but not in a way that really helped him learn - until now!

André Lowe, Wealth Planning Associate, St James's Place Wealth Management.

“As someone who has previous experience of memory training I found this very useful to use mind maps to aid project work. Lysette I found to be inspiring in her tuition and this was a most helpful session and one that I will certainly utilise going forward.” 

Peter Wooff, Chartered Financial Planner at Ashcourt Rowan, Southampton

‘I found the introductory section about how the brain assimilates and retains information to be an effective foundation to the rest of the seminar. I have no doubt at all that the suggestions and ideas that Lysette presented will make a huge difference to my revision strategy and will improve the quality of information that I will retain. I have already recommended you to my business partner.’

Justin Thomas, Thomas Hall Partnership LLP, Cobham, Surry

“Lysette’s session on mind mapping was very interesting. She provided clear and concise instruction on the benefits and how mind mapping works. I guess opening your mind and using it in different ways, makes whatever you are doing more interesting, therefore more memorable. I can definitely see how you are more likely to retain information and be able to relate this to exams.”

Louise Milbank, Independent Financial Adviser at Ashcourt Rowan

“What a fabulous idea and I can see it being absolutely so valuable to me forever!!!  The webinar was great, you were very easy to listen to and everything was really interesting. I was finding it very difficult to revise for my CF8 exam and found myself going over the material again and again, still feeling like I hadn’t learnt it.  I had only been using Genius Material for one and a half weeks and walked into the exam feeling so confident and I passed easily.”

Avalon Denniss, Partnership.

Avalon Denniss, Partnership

“Genius Material is an incredibly powerful method to employ when you need to remember information. Genius Material has so many applications and is a superb way to commit facts to memory, retain and recall them when needed.”

Anita Quinton, Marketing Account Manager – Zurich

“I’d recommend the Genius Material workshop to people taking exams because I’m sure they’d find it would help them pass exams, especially those they’d failed in the past. I found Story Boarding, a really useful technique and will be using it when revising in future.” 

Tom Ralph, Meridian Financial Management, Croydon

“I attended a Genius Material workshop and found the information easy to understand as it was explained clearly and thoroughly. Thank you for some very good ideas to improve my revision techniques.”

John Dennis, Adviser, Abacus Wealth Planning Ltd,  Romford

“I took AF3-Pension Planning in October. Passed it. However, I’d failed it twice previously. Your material is clear and I find it helpful. Your presentations are a paragon of clarity and well illustrated – exactly the opposite of death by PowerPoint. Keep up the good work.”

John Pope, Conclusion Financial Planning Ltd, Aberdeen

John Pope, Conclusion Financial Planning Ltd

“The workshop was well-structured and showed me how to organise myself better when revising. I’d recommend it if you want to improve your exam and revision technique and go about it logically and in a way that really works.” 

Paul Jones, Financial Adviser, Joseph Lamb, Rayleigh, Essex

“Anyone who has failed an exam would do well to use the Genius Material revision system for IFAs. The workshop was very useful, especially understanding how to reduce course notes into smaller and more manageable bits. I will also be using colours to make my notes easier to recall.” 

Mark Weller, Financial Profiles Ltd

“I listen to the webinars on the train to and from work. I have found the webinars very useful and they have helped me to utilise my time efficiently. The ebook and questionnaire has helped me to identify a revision technique that works for me. I’m looking forward to more webinars!”                       

Mohammed Hussain, Senior Sales Consultant, Cardiff

“I have been using Genius Material for several months now and have found it extremely useful. My previous method of studying included making dozens of pages of notes to embed the material, which was very time consuming, and now, with guidance from Lysette, I have a much more efficient and effective method of studying.  I am currently studying for the Regulated Diploma in Financial Planning qualification, and with time being at such a premium, discovering a more effective way to study has made a real difference to me.”    

Peter Ridley, Account Consultant, Cheltenham

“I have found the information from the webinars and website extremely helpful, and this has given me a new dimension in the way that I study for exams. The content is explained clearly and concisely by Lysette and has been extremely helpful towards me passing R01 and now I do not feel so daunted by the prospect of RO2 or the rest of my exams to achieve my diploma.”  

Iain Watts, Sales Consultant, Swindon

I've not had to do exams for many a year now and I know there are some exams I need to take... Instead of procrastinating, I've finally got down to working on a method that will make my revision easier and help me achieve my goals...  and I'm motivated to learn and go forward. After what I've learned today, it will make my revision and my learning generally ... a lot easier and I'll be able to apply that to my business and to my personal life.

Tony Ioannides, Stirling Wealth, Manchester

Response to a Genius Material YouTube video

Anonymous but grateful student

Anonymous but grateful student

“The Genius Material workshop was good value for money. Understanding the Learning Cycle and about the Rule of 7 will make a big difference to my revision and subsequently to my exam success.” 

Helen Prosser, IFA, Tees Financial, Bishop Stortford

Neil Bullen - Chartered Financial Planner

“I passed all my recent exams with good marks; thank you.” Neil Bullen, (now !) Chartered Financial Planner, Truro

Neil Bullen passed all his exams with good marks

“I thought this session was extremely helpful – it clearly demonstrated how to ‘digest’ technical material and create a simple set of notes for the exam.  The programme will definitely hit the mark for individuals aiming for higher professional qualifications. Well done!”   

Nick Hunt, Markets Development Manager, Prudential, London

“I’d recommend a Genius Material workshop if you want to learn helpful revision techniques such as new ways to visualise information. How to use bullet points and mind maps was best for me. Learning about the necessary discipline and revision structure was also useful.” 

Martin Jeffery, Financial Planning Consultant, Ron Jeffery & Blueprint, West Sussex

Martin Jeffery is Genius Material
Lynda Barber, Lynda Barber Independent Financial Planning Ltd, Inverness

“Using Genius has greatly helped me to organise my revision. In particular the use of keywords colour and pictures has been very successful. Regularly revisiting notes and self testing helps the information stick. I have now moved on to the Advanced CII exams and continue to use the Genius method.”

Lynda Barber Independent Financial Planning Ltd, Inverness

Stuart White, Independent Financial Adviser, Glasgow

“Thanks to Genius material, I have successfully passed all my examinations (JO4, JO5 and AF3) and am grateful for the fabulous resources and training Genius Material has provided for me.”

Stuart White, Independent Financial Adviser, Glasgow

Julie Owen, CII – Dip PFS

“I was panicking about how much I had to learn, in such a short time. The Genius Material meditation track was just what I needed to calm my mind and help me get focused. I feel sure that more of the info now will be in my long-term memory (thanks to the Online Revision Calendar) so it should be a certain pass in April.” 

Julie Owen, CII – Dip PFS, Isle of Man


Genius Material isn't just for Financial Services


"I’m a Diagnostic Radiographer working within the NHS with 15yrs experience. I’ve got dyspraxia which affects my short and long term memory. This has affected my confidence within the workplace as I struggled to remember things. Over the past couple of months of working with Lysette, we’ve created new learning strategies that actually work. As a result I’m now more confident within myself when at work."

Simon Jessup, Radiographer, NHS, OXON

Computer Programmer

A computer programming student was spending 120 hours revision-time per exam and still just scraping by. He was determined to pass them, but it was such a soul-destroying, exhausting effort.

By using Genius Material, within a week he got three quarters of the way through organising his coursework, was remembering it easily and was enjoying every productive minute spent doing it. Furthermore, with no effort, he found himself casually remembering other things such as telephone numbers and details of articles he’d read.

“I’ve managed to take a HUGE jump in my career and salary. I’ve had many interviews and had a job offers for each, as I was told my technical and business knowledge was extremely strong. This was because I was able to regurgitate the information from my revision in a clear and concise manner.  I’ve taken a huge leaps from where I was and this has confirmed that that I am bl***y good at what I do!

I will be buying my first house in the next few months which is part of this year’s plan. I’ve got a new job and have passed all my exams. I’m spending less time studying but getting the results I want, and managing study and family time more efficiently than I did in the past” 

James

Trainee Policeman

A trainee policeman had failed one particular exam twice already. He was told by his supervisors that he was probably not cut out to be in this job. However, he was allowed one last chance at the exam. After using Genius Material, he sailed through with a 78% pass mark.

“My confidence was at an all time low, and I could not see how I could improve my learning ability and I was very close to giving up the training. Lysette’s attitude is fantastic, her people skills and way of thinking towards people, from their school years through to adult life is exceptional. If there were more teachers/trainers with Lysette’s skills/outlook and disposition, I think more people would find they have more to offer than they probably realise.”

Eddie Urwin

Helicopter Pilot

“I’m flying through the book at the moment, more than half way through and spending less time studying. I found I’m doing MORE by doing short bursts instead of long boring sessions. Brilliant!” 

Sam


GCSE, A Level, Degree


"I would thoroughly recommend Lysette Offley's work as a Study Skills Trainer. My son needed help going forward with his A level revision. Lysette proved to be a great coach guiding my son on his revision and after each session was able to make headway on his own. The results were that he achieved good A level results and is now at a very good University. Thank you so much Lysette for all your help and guidance."

Ondine Whately Carington, Reading

Ondine Whately Carington

Tiger Whiteley

Tiger left his revising until the last minute and felt very stressed about it. However, with a little Genius Material Coaching, as he explains here, he is now Genius Material himself, having achieved a 2:1 in his second year exams at Bournemouth University.

Tiger Whiteley, Reading

Sellers Family

“We’ve had the most stressful but best summer ever. It concluded today with GCSE results for Olivia. (6A*s, 2As,2Bs)

You definitely played a part in their success and we are very grateful.

Max used methods you taught him to make his revision notes and I’m sure this skill will help in future exams as well. He gained the first A* grade he has ever had, giving him an enormous confidence boost and the UCAS points to ensure a place at his first choice of University. He went into school on results day with his head held high and a massive smile. (The school is very academic and his friends have been are A/A*throughout their exams). I cried! (Doesn’t happen often!)

Andrea Sellers, Scarcroft, Leeds


Max Sellers, A Level Student Scarcroft, Leeds

"I’ve got into Northumbria, my first choice university, to do IT with Business Management, which is similar to what my dad does.”

Max Sellers, Scarcroft, Leeds

Olivia Sellers GCSE Student

Olivia has done brilliantly. We expected her to do well but she excelled. She even got an A in English Literature which was the subject she hated the most because it seemed hardest.

I know you spent time with her showing her how to “dissect” Romeo and Juliet. She was a little resistant to changing her method initially but eventually, her notes evolved from pages and pages of writing (that would never be read again) to multicoloured masterpieces with arrows, capitals, diagrams…

Thank you and good luck with this area of your career."

Andrea Sellers, Scarcroft, Leeds

Denne & Atkins Family

“Thomas has done his first year at Coventry and has got the equivalent of a 1st for the first year of his degree. Seeing you set him on track. You gave him the confidence to believe in himself and know he can do it.”

"Archie got 4 A's, 4 B's and 1 C - again, very pleased and he'll continue to his A Levels. Great set of results from all 4 boys."

Sarah Denne

Archie Denne
Debbie Atkins

“Just to say that Matt heard today that he got into Exeter University. How different from last year! You can take all the credit for your part in it… what you taught him and what he’s applied. Just wanted to say thank you, Lysette!”

"Dan got 3 A’s, 2 B’s and 5 C’s so very pleased. (Training to be Olympic kayaker)"

Debbie Atkins

"Before I worried unnecessarily about things that I could not control and would often make situations worse in my head which led me to avoiding situations altogether. However, thanks to lysette, I am now able to rationalise my thoughts and see things for what they really are, which has not only enabled me to put myself in situations which would previously have made me anxious, but also given me the skills and tools that I can use in the future to ensure that I live my life to the fullest. Besides, after identifying that much of that stress stemmed from awaiting my A level results, I realised that all of that worrying was for nothing when I received my A level grades A*AB and will be starting my first choice university in September!

Kate Walkling

Kate Walkling
Jayne Johnson

“After working with Lysette, my daughter has increased in confidence, showing real results and significant improvement in her studies.

My daughter’s attitude to learning has improved and her confidence has grown as she can see the good results from the revision that she does and how it impacts on her marks at school.

So we are both happier!”

Jayne Johnson, Better People Ltd

Danny sets a good example to other teenagers taking ‘A’ Levels.

He recognised that he wasn’t achieving the grades he deserved and so did something about it.

It’s true, what they say: If something’s not working – do something else!

"I wanted to thank you personally for what you did yesterday. Charlie was very animated when we left and full of useful ideas as to how he was going to plan and execute the learning he got from working with you. It was great to hear; in fact he gave the day 11 out of 10 for helping him plan for his revision and an encouraging feeling of confidence about the coming exams – Brilliant. 

I am positive he’ll be in touch for feedback and some clarification over the coming weeks and it’s good to know he has your support. We look forward to giving you the good news later in the summer. 

Kindest regards and thank you again."

Mike Cowan

UPDATE: Sure enough, Charlie was delighted with the results he achieved at GCSE, as were his family. And a little bird tells me, his teacher noticed a marked improvement in his ability to concentrate and organise himself too. Well done, Charlie!

Olly Brookes is Genius Material

"This is so much easier!

I now know where to start with my revision - what format to put my notes in - instead of aimlessly writing out from the text book. 

Now I look for the key points of information that will trigger information that’s relevant to me, which helps it stick in my brain."

Olly Brookes, Aged 15

"My son, approaching GCSE’s year, didn’t really feel that he was revising effectively and was getting overwhelmed by the amount of work he was going to have to cover.  Lysette was brilliant in showing him how to reduce the revision into workable chunks, and then to transform this information into phrases and pictures that he was able to learn, and most importantly, retain."

Annabel Stickland

“George's attitude and confidence during the exams were fantastic, a complete turn around from last summer when you first saw him. Thank you so much for all your help.”

Corine Lebois-Lean

Roberts family

Rhys

Rhys Roberts is Genius Material!

"Remembering the pictures rather than writing out loads of stuff is more fun"

Elinor

Elinor Roberts is Genius Material!

"It's more fun than when I used to write it all out. This makes more sense and is easier to remember."

Bethan

Bethan Roberts is Genius Material!

"This is a different way to learn. It's easier to remember and there's more chance of passing exams."

Roberts Family

The Roberts family is Genius Material!

"Once your child has the best learning strategy for them, they'll have it for life."    Lysette

Jamie had glandular fever which turned to M.E. Needless to say, he missed a lot of school. With a little Genius help he was able to return to school, catch up on the work he’d missed and get the grades he needed to go to his first choice university, and then graduate with a 2:1

“Now I’ve learnt how to make my notes and they stick in my head longer”

Celia

“Before signing up for Genius Material, I was lost and hopeless. I wasn’t taught how to revise and felt that everyone around me had something ‘special’ plus I had a negative mindset. I just didn’t know what i was doing wrong or whether I was just not capable enough. When, I found Genius Material, Lysette, softening and polite voice made me feel at ease straight away. I felt as I had found ‘new found hope’ by finding the Genius Material SYSTEM. Genius Material was everything I needed – a revision method that made me feel like I was progressing. I used Genius Material studying for my A-levels and I feel like it can benefit everyone. I only wish I knew THIS revision method earlier so her techniques would’ve been super effective, but i’m happy with the system. I strongly recommend anyone studying A-levels or university exams to purchase this system, as soon as their term, semester starts – to gain maximum effectiveness, and I know the method will work.”

Stephanie A

YOU too, can pass EVERY exam FIRST time by doing LESS work.

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