CPC Member Spotlight: Michelle Schafer
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 Her award-winning #1 bestseller, Cultivating Career Growth: Navigating Transitions with Purpose, and her recognition as one of Ottawa’s Top Coaches in 2024 underscore her impact. Michelle regularly appears as a podcast guest, shares career guidance on CTV’s Your Morning Ottawa and CFRA Radio’s Ottawa At Work, and recently joined Career Professionals of Canada’s Communications Team.
Michelle, it’s great to see you featured here—what a meaningful path into this work.
Supporting clients through transition is powerful in itself, and the added lens of grief and change brings such depth to how that support can be offered. It really shows in the way you approach helping people move forward with clarity and purpose.
Glad to be on the Communications Team alongside you!
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment Shauna! In our work, we are interested in the career stories of our clients – and we also have our own career stories that led us to this rewarding profession. Looking forward to getting to know you more and contributing on the Communications Team!