Career Counselling and Coaching in Cranbrook, British Columbia.

Are you in a job that depletes your energy? Do you enjoy the work but wish you could set some boundaries so you don't work as hard? Do you want a career change but feel stuck? Counselling is a safe space to problem solve without pressure and uncover what is working and what is not, so you can find balance and reduce stress or change course in your career. In counselling we can uncover how old childhood roles and rules govern your work life today and prevent you from having healthy boundaries on the job. Learn more effective communication skills, and simple coping strategies that help you calm down and focus before, during or after work.

Career counseling offers guidance and clarity for navigating professional challenges, transitions, or decisions. My approach focuses on understanding your values, strengths, and goals to create a personalized plan for your career path. Whether you’re exploring new opportunities, managing workplace stress, or seeking advancement, we’ll work together to develop strategies that align with your aspirations. Clients benefit from increased confidence, actionable insights, and a clear sense of direction to achieve a fulfilling and rewarding career.

I adopt a client-centric approach focused on empowering individuals to navigate their professional journey with clarity and confidence. Through personalized assessments, goal-setting, and exploration of individual strengths and values, clients gain a deeper understanding of their career aspirations. I provide guidance on strategic decision-making, skill development, and effective job search strategies to align their career paths with personal goals. By fostering self-awareness and offering practical tools for professional development, clients benefit from a transformative experience that not only enhances their career trajectories but also promotes a sense of fulfillment and purpose.

Are you feeling lost over where to go in your career? Do you find yourself stuck debating practicality vs. what you really want to do? Is it hard to even connect with what you want to do at all? These dilemmas, as well as the overwhelm that comes with career transition, are the sort of issues I am glad to help you with. Working with me means unpacking your deeper identity, helping you to better understand who you are and what you want from life. From here, we consider the ‘nuts and bolts’ of how to prepare for career transition, including organizing your day and addressing the inner-critic. I look forward to chatting with you about achieving your dream vocation.

Career counselling serves as a valuable resource for individuals seeking guidance and clarity in their professional paths. Through personalized sessions, career counselors help individuals identify their strengths, interests, and values, aligning them with suitable career options. By exploring various aspects of career development, setting achievable goals, and receiving expert advice, individuals can make informed decisions about their careers. Career counselling aids in enhancing job satisfaction, optimizing career transitions, and empowering individuals to pursue fulfilling and meaningful work paths.

Looking deciding or changing career focus in life is best served by having clients consider how their "life is their career". Some jobs you are rewarded primarily with money, however doing what would bring you a deeper satisfaction is probably going to be more rewarding. Afterall it seems therebis never enough money for a job you hate, versus there often seems to be enough money when you focus on doing what you love.

I help clients with addictive behaviours or substance use that is interfering with their ability to achieve a fulfilling career. Through collaborative conversations, clients gain a sense of purpose and direction, overcoming barriers to making meaningful progress in their professional life. Gaining a sense of control over one's life allows for increased confidence and self-esteem. I help clients build the motivation necessary to take steps toward a future filled with passion, thriving, and mental resilliance.

It is one thing to embark on a new career path, and a whole other to find the sweet spot of purpose, contribution, vitality and practical stability that leads to a really fulfilling vocation. The latter requires the courage to allow, shape and stay with a vision and the skills to navigate the inevitable peaks and valleys in confidence that are natural to the process. It is necessary to develop the ability to structure your own time toward your goal, maintaining the stability necessary to take new opportunities and creative risks. I offer coaching for those motivated to move into this place.