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Michelle Schafer is an ICF-certified career and leadership coach, a certified grief companion, author, and facilitator who helps professionals navigate career transitions with confidence and purpose After experiencing two unexpected restructurings early in her career, Michelle discovered her true path: supporting people to move from job-search frustration into work that energizes them. As founder of Michelle Schafer Coaching, she partners with clients across federal and municipal government, high tech, financial services, and not-for-profit sectors, helping them clarify career direction, craft compelling personal brands, and land roles where their values align…
Janice Richardson is a Career Transition Associate and Career Coach, and is certified through CPC as a Career Strategist, Employment Strategist, and Interview Strategist. She works with AccessHR in Calgary, AB, supporting professionals who have recently been laid off by guiding them with clarity, strategy, and renewed confidence as they pursue their next opportunity. Through her own practice, she also works with individuals at every stage of their job or career search. Janice values the variety her work brings. She helps clients identify their strengths and transferable skills, gain clarity…
Jennifer Bouley is a dedicated career coach who works with both individuals and organizations to help people move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose in everything career related. Through one-on-one career coaching, résumé writing, and interactive workshops, she supports clients as they navigate career transitions, refine their professional stories, and align their work with what truly matters to them. Jennifer’s approach is practical, strengths-based, and human-centred. She believes career growth isn’t just about landing the next role—it’s about building sustainable confidence, meaningful direction, and tools that support long-term success. Whether…
Shobana Thangavadivel is a career development and training professional with over 20 years of experience. She supports individuals and organizations by offering employment navigation tools, career transition advice, and skills‑building opportunities. In her current role as an EV Training Success Advisor with the EVolveSkills Program at Achēv, she guides individuals in the automotive sector through professional development pathways and connects them with accessible, no‑cost training programs. Shobana’s career has included roles such as Career and Training Counsellor, Project Manager, Career Specialist, and Employment Specialist in community and employment service organizations.…
Sukhjit Singh is a Certified Career Strategist (CCS) and has been proudly associated with Career Professionals of Canada since 2015. An award‑winning professional with more than 25 years of experience across the education and non‑profit sectors, he has been recognized repeatedly for his dedication to public service and his commitment to building strong, inclusive communities. Widely regarded as a change agent, Sukhjit received the Outstanding Community Outreach Strategist Award from CPC in 2016. He is the published author of Same Shoes, Different Doors and The Desi Leadership—two influential works that…
Nadia Qasmieh is a Certified Résumé Strategist (CRS), executive branding specialist, and somatic practitioner who blends strategic brand-building with mind-body coaching to help professionals and leaders align their internal state with the value they project. With 15+ years of branding experience and 8 years of somatic practice, Nadia supports clients in cultivating sustainable confidence. This helps them not only step into new roles, but remain grounded and effective within them. She grounds her work in the belief that leadership presence is shaped not only by skills or messaging, but also…