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“I have always been fascinated by the personal life-long relationship we have with work and career; fascinated by our desire for self-expression, meaningful engagement, affiliation, and a sense of purpose”

– Britt-Mari Sykes, Ph.D.
Founder of Canvas Career Counselling

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Imagining Career – A Career Development Exercise

Career development is continuous throughout our lives; whether you are a young adult just starting your working life or whether you have some career experience

Britt-Mari Sykes March 24, 2023

Career Assumptions: In Career Development

Dominant narratives and assumptions about careers are always with us. And they can influence our career decisions and how we develop our career paths. Career

Britt-Mari Sykes March 21, 2023

The benefits of reflective practice

Reflective practice helps us stay connected to our lives, our emotions, and our experiences. It helps us balance the imbalance of hyper-busyness that we have

Britt-Mari Sykes November 25, 2022

The increasing desire for fulfilling work

As a career counsellor, I have witnessed the increasing desire for fulfilling work amongst my clients. Fulfillment is at the top of the “want” list

Britt-Mari Sykes October 25, 2022

Answering your questions about Career Counselling

Career counsellors bring a wealth of diverse expertise and experience to the field. Selecting a career counsellor to work with is a very personal choice

Britt-Mari Sykes October 20, 2022

Returning to work after burnout

When I work with clients who have experienced burnout and have taken time away from work for self-care or to seek help and/or support, they

Britt-Mari Sykes October 18, 2022