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 therefore a very personal choice and it should be the right fit for you, your stage of life, and the areas of your career life you want to explore and/or work on. I wanted […]
Identifying the value of your evolving skills
What comprises a skill set? We often associate our skill set with the functional skills or expertise required for a specific job, role, or profession. However, this lens is too narrow; it does not capture the full scope of our experiences and relationship with work and career. Our skills, knowledge, expertise, and perspectives continue to […]
How can I stay motivated in my career life?
I am frequently asked, “How can I stay motivated through different career stages”? While we may desire a formula for maintaining a consistent level of motivation for our work and career lives, we are human, and motivation fluctuates naturally. I would therefore reframe that question with three others, “How can I become more aware of […]
Your experiences offer valuable information
Your experiences offer valuable information as you build out your career life Do any of the following statements resonate with you? These experiences may not be a direct bridge to specific employment but when you reflect on the varied experiences of your life, you gather valuable information about yourself, the world around you, your abilities, […]
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 for those experiencing or wanting a career change, for those re-assessing their relationship with their current work roles, for those who are experiencing and navigating work-related stress and burnout, or […]
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 […]
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 […]
