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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…
Dr. Anadi Jangra is an accomplished career development and training professional with more than a decade of experience advancing student success across higher education and industry. In their role as Career Success & Credential Specialist at International Business University, Anadi is leading the institution’s movement toward a skills‑first career development model. This entails embedding micro‑credentialing, employer‑validated competencies, and structured work‑integrated learning into the student journey. Anadi has coordinated 150+ career, training, and employer engagement events, delivered 200+ hours of employability and professional development training, and managed 100+ applied and experiential…
Tara Lehman is a Certified Career Strategist (CCS), leadership and business coach/consultant, and founder of Amplifying Leadership (a division of Twin Life Coaching & Business Services). Confident that everyone has the potential to succeed as a leader, she helps bosses and organizations align teams, clarify vision, and achieve their goals. After spending over 23 years in the trucking and transportation industry — rising from customer service to leading Canada’s distribution centre for her organization — Tara now draws on that practical, real-world leadership experience in her work today. Tara’s passion…
Shaye Belanger is a nationally Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP®)), career coach, workshop creator, and mentor with over 10 years of experience guiding newcomers, students, and professionals through career transitions. Based in Ottawa, she is the founder of Full Circle Immigrant Services. Shaye has held leadership roles in employment and student services and has supported hundreds of individuals in finding clarity, confidence, and direction in their careers. Her work has earned national recognition, including nominations for the 2025 Outstanding Community Outreach Strategist Award through Career Professionals of Canada and the Women…
Afreen Akhlaque Sayyed is a career strategist dedicated to supporting and uplifting professionals as they navigate growth and change. Known for her approachable, client-focused style, she coaches, facilitates workshops, and guides individuals to build confidence, explore career paths, and manage career transitions with clarity and purpose.. Her background in the service industry sparked her passion for connecting people to meaningful work. Today, as a Workforce Development Coordinator at Ignite Fredericton, Afreen creates positive and inclusive impact by equipping young talent with the right resources and supporting them as they take…