My path to career work started with a need to find balance between my new status as a single mom of an eight year old and work to meet my financial self-dependence. At the time I owned a high profile, successful business that operated seven days per week, limiting my time at home. Following a harrowing child-care emergency, I decided to sell my business. I had no plan, no prospects, and no support system. I sat night after night, at our dining room table, wondering how I would make it all work, knowing I had to find work hours to match my daughter’s schedule.

Based on my background of Adult Education, Psychology and Entrepreneurship, eventually I did find work with a significant organization. At first, I was less than excited about the bureaucracy, but their mission very much aligned with my values, so I ran with the job. The objective was to place internationally trained professionals in the North American job market, so they could better support their families, offering local companies a great pool of highly qualified employees. The program became a huge success and it led to my passion as a Career Management Coach, supporting others to find good fit, fulfilling jobs and lives. 

Since that program, I went on to develop and lead a credit-granting, college career program in an engineering school. I’ve also co-authored a monthly column in a career focused publication and wrote HR articles in industry newspapers. I’ve developed Work-Life Balance programs for Executive Education in a Business School. I have supported many individuals through career transition, to go from employee to entrepreneur, and consulted with organizations on the hiring side. 

For me, this work is highly gratifying. I get a chance to be part of someone’s journey from career angst and struggle to the fulfillment of life on purpose, accomplishment and success. What started out as a challenge in my own life turned into one of the greatest gifts!

Now, my mission is to help you move from career challenges to feeling encouraged and energized by the tasks you face. Your struggle may be about job search or anxiety when facing an important job interview. It could be about feeling accomplished, accountable, or on-purpose. Or perhaps you need insight and perspective about workplace relationships and situations, accomplishing your obligations at work while also satisfying your life needs at home. Whatever the situation you’re facing right now, I’d love to help you find the confidence, stability, and even a sense of purpose at work and in life!