Creating A Role – A Career Reflection Exercise

Career development is continuous throughout our lives and this includes regular reflective practice in order to stay attuned to our experiences, our growth, our evolving interests, the impact that issues and contexts in the broader world have on our career lives, and how our different work experiences shape our skills and overall value. Reflective practice […]

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 often have mixed feelings about returning to work. Whether a client is returning to the same workplace or has decided to embark on a career change, these feelings can include […]

Interview With Brainz Magazine

All things career I have always been fascinated by the lifelong relationship we have with work and career. This relationship is shaped by our desire to explore, contribute, find personal expression, learn and grow, sustain our lives, and have a place in the world through our work and career opportunities. I see Career Counselling as […]

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 and it should be the right fit for you and the areas of your career life you want to explore and/or work on. I wanted to respond to some of […]

Each Work Experience You Have Is Important

Does this resonate with you? “That one summer job I had was the best work experience but that’s not a career”. This may be true but when you reflect on the varied experiences of your life, you gather valuable information about yourself, the world around you, your abilities, the development of your skills, the expansion […]

Career Change Takes Preparation

Career changes are more numerous and thus have become a component of career development and career life for many, especially younger generations. Although we do see trends like the “quiet quit” or the “rage quit”, most career change takes preparation. Change requires some reflection, some perspective, and some planning. Career conversations can help to clarify […]