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Our world-class Psychologists & Career Counsellors possess decades of experience in behavioural analysis, complex career strategies and recruitment. Our unique career counselling framework has transformed over 10,000 lives, allowing them to identify their ideal career path and purpose.(Insurance receipts are available)
Miriam Groom, M.A., B.Com., R.N.T.
At Mindful Career, I believe everyone has a unique purpose and inherent strengths. My mission is to help unveil those qualities and guide you onto a path that truly aligns with who you are, so you can live and work with purpose and fulfillment.
With over 20 years of experience in human capital strategy, psychological behavioural profiling, and strategic career development, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Fortune 500 leaders as an Executive Director at KPMG in Human Capital Advisory and as the head of a national recruitment firm for over 15 years. My background also includes masters in psychology and counselling, registered naturopath which allows me to blend corporate expertise with a deep understanding of human behaviour and holistic wellness.
So, what spurred this mission? A personal struggle with burnout and a disheartening disconnect with my career. This crisis became an introspective journey to rediscover my authentic purpose. From this transformative self-realization arose an earnest commitment to helping others find their distinct calling.
Endorsed by esteemed platforms such as CTV News, NBC News, Forbes, and the Harvard Business Review, MindfulCareer’s unique proprietary career guidance methodology stands out. It seamlessly merges organizational psychology with a compassionate holistic touch. Inspired by global corporate paradigms, I’ve designed an approach that magnifies individual strengths, motivations and values, steering them towards their inherent purpose.
This methodology has served as a guiding light for countless individuals, paving their way to job satisfaction, purposeful living, and their dream roles.
Registered Psychotherapist & Clinical Counselling Hypnotherapist
Unlock your career potential with Audice Nasser, a distinguished Registered Psychotherapist, College Professor, and Career Behavioral Profiler. With over two decades of experience, Audice’s mastery in guiding individuals towards their ideal roles is unparalleled.
Audice’s journey began with a foundation in psychology, enriched by advanced degrees and extensive training. Holding a Ph.D. and M.A. in Psychology, as well as an MBA, Audice’s academic rigor is complemented by real-world experience in corporate training, stress management, and behavioral analysis.
As a respected professor, Audice has educated college students across a wide range of subjects, including Psychology, Human Behavior, Leadership, Finance, Entrepreneurship, and Marketing. This unique blend of academic insight and practical experience informs Audice’s approach to career counseling, making her a trusted advisor in navigating the complexities of professional development.
Career Counsellor and Psychotherapist
Jim holds a Master’s Degree in Literature and Philosophy from York University and a Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. With 30 years of experience in the technology industry, Jim transitioned from a technical expert to a leader and executive in start-up companies, where one of his greatest passions was helping employees discover and develop their optimal career paths.
Certified in both the Strong Interest Inventory and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Jim has honed his skills in career development, effectively guiding his team members toward fulfilling careers. His dedication to career counseling extended beyond his professional life, as he also taught career decision-making at a community college for several semesters.
Despite his success in technology, Jim always felt a pull toward a more personally satisfying career. His own journey of vocational discovery, which involved reading extensively, attending seminars, and undergoing numerous psychometric assessments, ultimately led him to pursue his true passion—becoming a psychotherapist. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Jim made the bold decision to leave the tech field, return to school, and earn his Master’s in Counselling Psychology.
Registered Psychotherapist & Behavioural Profiling Specialist
Andréa Foote, with over two decades in the field, is a masterful career counsellor and behavioural profiling specialist, known for her adept guidance in career development and mental health support. Her foundation in psychology, enriched by a Master’s degree from Acadia University, complements her expertise in assisting clients to navigate their career paths with confidence and clarity.
Andréa’s approach to career counselling is client-centered, recognizing the importance of self-awareness in making life decisions. Her practice is a testament to the belief that understanding one’s values and goals is paramount in achieving career satisfaction. With a background that spans working with victims of domestic violence, individuals with disabilities, and providing guidance within the K-12 system, Andréa brings a rich perspective to her counselling sessions.
Her methodology is both flexible and eclectic, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and innovative coaching techniques to facilitate significant personal growth and career satisfaction among her clients.
Registered Psychotherapist & Holistic Wellness Advocate
Richard is a Registered Psychotherapist and Counsellor, distinguished by his extensive career spanning crisis response, addictions, mental health, and criminal justice. Leveraging a diverse background that includes founding and managing a successful fitness business and a tenure in the financial industry, Richard brings a unique perspective to career counseling. He holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, underscoring his deep understanding of human behavior and motivation.
In his thriving private practice located in Ontario, Richard specializes in guiding both individuals and couples through their professional and personal journeys. His approach is enriched by additional professional training in trauma and relationship counseling, with an advanced proficiency in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). This eclectic background allows Richard to offer comprehensive career counseling services, focusing on helping clients identify their personal strengths and challenges.
Richard is dedicated to empowering his clients to choose new, effective behaviors that lead to improved life satisfaction and vitality.
Career Counsellor & Life Integration Specialist
Jessica is a Career Counsellor dedicated to helping individuals find fulfilling careers that support a balanced, meaningful life. She works with clients to align their professional goals with personal values, strengths, and life priorities, ensuring they can pursue career success without sacrificing well-being. With her holistic and compassionate approach, Jessica focuses on preventing burnout and creating sustainable paths that allow clients to thrive in both their careers and personal lives.
Drawing from over two decades in diverse helping fields, Jessica’s professional background includes teaching Assertiveness and Life Skills to youth and adults, Functional Fitness and Injury Rehabilitation, Holistic Nutrition, and Mental & Emotional Health Counselling. She believes that lasting career fulfillment requires viewing each person as a whole, integrating strategies that help clients find harmony between their work and unique life needs.
As a Mindful Career Counsellor, Jessica’s goal is to guide each client in identifying a purpose-driven career and balanced lifestyle, with practical steps to make these aspirations a reality.
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) & Happiness at Work Specialist
Cam Henderson is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Career Counsellor who uses applied positive psychology to help individuals align their careers with their core strengths, values and long-term life goals. Using a holistic an evidence-based approach Cam focuses on guiding clients to find meaningful, fulfilling careers that enhance both their professional satisfaction and overall well-being.
With a background in cognitive science, neuroscience, and traditional psychotherapy, Cam’s work is rooted in understanding how resilience, decision-making, stress management, and personal strengths influence career success. His strengths-based approach empowers clients to overcome obstacles and build sustainable career paths that allow them to flourish.
Cam believes that career growth is deeply connected to personal growth. By helping clients develop insights into their unique abilities and potential, he gives them tools to navigate career challenges with confidence and clarity.
Career Transition Coach, Wellbeing Consultant, Impact Strategist
With over a decade of experience designing and leading IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility)-driven workforce initiatives at the intersection of public, corporate, and higher education settings, Shine brings a wealth of knowledge to career coaching. Shine’s approach to career coaching is deeply rooted in her holistic view of mental health affected by several internal and external factors throughout the lifespan. Fully equipped with theoretical frameworks as well as hands-on experience in both mental health and career development, Shine’s goal is to guide people through their career journey, helping clients develop their psychological capital and resilience.
A true advocate of holistic approach to wellbeing, Shine truly believes that everyone’s career journey is unique, and wellbeing is crucial for career fulfillment. Having served thousands of individuals from various industries and backgrounds in different settings, Shine’s speciality is career transition…
Career Transition and Burnout Counsellor
Jodi Tingling is a registered social worker and Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional who brings her unique experience working with individuals in a career transition, leaders, and workplaces. Her journey started from a career as an employment consultant helping to coach job seekers including students, internationally trained professionals and recently laid off professionals to meet their employment goals.
Jodi holds a Master’s degree in social work and was a part of the Government of Ontario’s COVID 19 mental health response helping hundreds of people through mental health challenges. She also helps organizations develop their capacity to build healthy and high-performing teams. In Jodi’s private practice, she empowers people to live an intentional life and helps professionals and leaders navigate workplace burnout, toxic work environments, and create a meaningful career and life path. With over 10 years of experience helping people and organizations meet their unique goals, Jodi helps professionals and leaders embody well-being strategies so they can show up as the best versions of themselves. Jodi’s approach to career counselling is to meet clients where they are by creating a warm welcoming space for them to unravel their strengths, desires, and ideal outcome.
Career & Personal Growth Specialist
Jane Douglas is a seasoned Registered Social Worker with more than 20 years of comprehensive experience across Canada and the UK. With a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Windsor and a Master’s from Wilfrid Laurier University, Jane has honed her expertise in a variety of challenging environments including hospital settings, community health, and the foster care system.
Jane’s early career in the hospitality industry provided her with unique insights into customer service and human relations, skills she has seamlessly integrated into her social work practice. This diverse background equips her with the ability to understand and navigate the myriad challenges faced by professionals in various stages of their career journeys.
As a career coach, Jane excels in helping individuals identify their personal values and strengths, aligning them with their professional goals to ensure a fulfilling career path. Her approach is deeply personalized, combining traditional social work methods with innovative career coaching techniques to foster self-discovery and significant professional growth.
Behavioural Career Counsellor, Registered Social Worker, Certified Career Development Practitioner
Zunaira, a Behavioural Career Counsellor and Certified Career Development Practitioner, infuses her practice with a profound blend of compassion and resilience, offering specialized career counselling services. Transitioning from her foundational role in social services, supporting marginalized communities, to a pivotal presence in employment services for newcomers to Canada, Zunaira enriches her counselling with a broad spectrum of real-world insights.
Armed with a Social Service Worker diploma from Sheridan College, a Bachelor of Social Work from Toronto Metropolitan University, and a Master of Social Work at Wilfrid Laurier University, Zunaira marries academic rigor with practical application. Her expertise in anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices, complemented by her certificate in Leadership and Inclusion from Centennial College, fortifies her approach to career counselling, enabling her to offer nuanced guidance through career shifts, workplace challenges, and personal growth.
With over seven years dedicated to social advocacy and empowerment, particularly among newcomers and students facing employment hurdles, Zunaira has…
Career Counsellor & Clinical Counsellor
Julia Ovando-Perales is a dedicated career counsellor with a rich background in education, health, and community service. With over 15 years of professional experience, she is adept at navigating the complexities of career development across diverse populations. A fluent speaker of English, French, and Spanish, Julia offers a global perspective to her practice, making her services accessible to a wide range of clients.
In her role as a Clinical Counselor, Julia specializes in behavioral profiling and career counseling, helping individuals understand their personal and professional strengths through a blend of strength-based and solution-focused techniques. Her approach is deeply rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-informed practices, ensuring a compassionate and effective counseling process.
Julia holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from McGill University and is a registered social worker in Quebec. Her commitment to professional growth is demonstrated by her continuous enhancement of her skills in areas critical to mental health and career success.
Executive Coach & Mindful Leadership and Development
Joanne, with over two decades of global professional experience and 11 years in coaching, excels in empowering individuals through career counselling, focusing on leveraging psychometrics to foster deep self-awareness. Based in Montreal and having lived in the UK, France, and the Philippines, her diverse background enriches her understanding of various career landscapes. Joanne specializes in helping clients uncover their natural preferences, interests, and values, forming the cornerstone for authentic career decisions.
Her approach is tailored to discover roles that not only spark interest but also allow individuals to utilize their innate strengths. Through supportive and challenging dialogues, Joanne navigates her clients through options that lead to substantial, real-world career transformations. She is skilled at encouraging clients to stretch their limits, uncover untapped strengths, and realize their true potential in purpose-driven careers.
Joanne’s expertise spans across industries such as technology, retail, finance, pharma, and manufacturing, making her a versatile career coach.
Neurodivergent & Positive Intelligence Coach
Michi’s goal is to empower you to find fulfillment and success in your professional lives. With over 16 years professional experience, working in various industries and backgrounds, she has been assisting people in identifying their strengths, exploring their passions, and setting meaningful goals.
Understanding the daunting journey of a mid-career change, her approach as a coach is rooted in empathy, active listening, and curiosity; believing that each person has unique talents and aspirations. Being neurodivergent herself (ADHD), she strives to create a supportive and collaborative environment where individuals of all backgrounds can discover and leverage their strengths by asking thought-provoking questions to help you to gain clarity and confidence in your career choices.
Whether you are a recent graduate, considering a career change, or seeking advancement in your current role, she is here to provide guidance and support. From resume building and interview preparation to skills development and networking strategies…
Career Strategist & Confidence Builder
Sarah Groom is a seasoned Life Sciences recruitment professional who holds a BSc and MSc in Chemistry from the University of Ottawa. Over the last decade, she has worked with some of the best-known business leaders across Canada. Her core clients include but are not limited to pharmaceutical, clinical, biotechnology, government, medical device, and non-profit organizations. She takes pride in knowing that she has helped large multinational companies as well as small start-ups recruit and build their core teams of specialists from the ground up. She also uses her technical background to consult with her clients’ HR departments so that they might better understand how to hire scientists, and the nature of their work. Her unique skill set and technical knowledge has allowed her to recruit for diverse roles from specialists to C-level executives.
Sarah is passionate about science, but discovered that her talents would better serve the business community. Through her own professional development journey, she developed a passion for helping those in search of their purpose and teaching them how to set the path to the career of their dreams. Her technical expertise and professional experience are indispensable…
Career Counsellor & Work-Life Balance Specialist
Michelle Cox brings over a decade of expertise in recruitment and career counselling, specializing in guiding individuals toward fulfilling career paths that align with their true strengths and personality. With a foundation in sociology and education, Michelle combines her academic knowledge with practical experience to help clients navigate career transitions and discover their ideal roles.
Michelle’s approach is deeply rooted in the belief that authentic career fulfillment stems from aligning one’s career with their core personality, rather than the “mask” they may have adopted in the workplace. Her insight into how individuals often develop certain traits for a sense of control and security informs her empathetic and client-centered practice. Whether you’re a professional seeking a change, a student starting your career, or a neurodivergent individual needing guidance, Michelle’s holistic approach ensures that every client feels supported and empowered.
In addition to her career counseling work, Michelle is also a certified Work-Life Strategist, emphasizing the balance between professional growth and personal well-being. Her experience working with top organizations across Canada…
Career Counsellor & Organizational Behaviour Specialist
Unlock your professional potential with Aye Ahimie, a seasoned Career Counselor with a deep understanding of psychology, individual differences, and organizational dynamics. With a rich academic background and hands-on experience across multiple industries, Aye is committed to guiding you toward your ideal career path.
Aye’s journey in psychology began at the University of Lagos, Nigeria, where a fascination with how personality traits influence behavior led to a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Building on this foundation, Aye pursued a Master’s degree in Psychology of Individual Differences, further honing expertise in how personality impacts decisions in life and work.
To deepen this understanding, Aye earned a postgraduate degree in Counselling Psychology, equipping her to address core issues such as anxiety, depression, and emotional trauma—crucial elements that often stand in the way of career advancement.
Career Strategist and Job Market Expert
Harness the combined power of vast industry experience and cutting-edge career coaching with Lujain Williams, our esteemed Talent Acquisition Manager and Career Coach. With a celebrated 12-year trajectory in securing top talent for prominent organizations, Lujain’s expertise spans the essential facets of talent acquisition and strategic career positioning, serving a broad spectrum of clients across Canada and the United States. Her profound insights stem from hands-on collaboration with hiring managers and a nuanced understanding of team growth dynamics, which are pivotal in aligning candidates with rewarding career opportunities.
Lujain’s approach to career development is transformative, igniting the professional journey with strategies that resonate deeply with individual aspirations. Her dedicated coaching is designed to empower you to explore new horizons that align with your passion and professional goals. She is not only your coach but also an advocate for your career success, equipping you with the inside track and actionable insights to confidently conquer the competitive job market.
Behavioural Career Coach & Architect of Fulfillment
With over 15 years of experience, Ketcia specializes in behavioural career coaching, psychometrics, and profiling, helping individuals and organizations achieve meaningful and lasting results. She has worked extensively with government organizations, police services, and non-profits to foster inclusion, belonging, and equitable workplace environments. Her expertise spans change management, organizational development, career coaching, leadership, and equity, guided by trauma-informed and neuroscience-based strategies.
As a former Community and Police Committee Chair, Ketcia collaborated with law enforcement to champion policies that protect workplace rights and promote inclusivity. This role sharpened her ability to navigate systemic challenges and support clients in managing complex workplace dynamics.
Her tenure at the United Nations enriched her understanding of diverse cultures and perspectives, allowing her to design coaching strategies tailored to the unique needs of each client.
Job Search Expert and Career Navigator
Michelle is a seasoned professional with over 12 years of experience in executive search, contingency staffing, and corporate recruitment, catering to clients across Canada and the United States. Her expertise spans a wide array of industries, including finance, marketing, human resources and operations.
What distinguishes Michelle is her unwavering passion for guiding individuals towards career success. She thrives on building authentic relationships and empowering her clients through periods of transition. Michelle’s commitment to making a difference, coupled with her recruitment acumen, enables her to steer job seekers towards their professional aspirations with confidence and clarity.
Michelle holds an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from York University and a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Brock University. She is a Professional Member of the Career Professionals of Canada Association and a Certified Work-Life Strategist.
With a focus on job search techniques, CV and LinkedIn optimization, new graduates/first career seekers, executive coaching, and more, Michelle offers…
Career Strategist and Job Market Expert
Lujain is a dynamic Career Coach and Talent Acquisition expert who combines her passion for unlocking human potential with over 12 years of proven success in the field. With a celebrated career in securing top talent for prominent organizations across Canada and the United States, she excels in aligning individuals with career opportunities that match their unique strengths—even those they may not yet realize they possess.
Lujain’s transformative approach to career coaching empowers individuals to discover new horizons, bridging the gap between their aspirations and the competitive job market. She is not only a strategist but also an advocate for her clients’ success, equipping them with actionable insights, personalized guidance, and the confidence to achieve their professional goals.
Her expertise stems from years of hands-on collaboration with hiring managers and a nuanced understanding of team dynamics, enabling her to connect people with roles that inspire growth and fulfillment. She has successfully led national talent acquisition strategies, coached teams to excellence, and implemented innovative recruitment initiatives during her tenure with industry leaders such as EllisDon.
Career Strategist & Confidence Builder
Sarah Groom is a seasoned Life Sciences recruitment professional who holds a BSc and MSc in Chemistry from the University of Ottawa. Over the last decade, she has worked with some of the best-known business leaders across Canada. Her core clients include but are not limited to pharmaceutical, clinical, biotechnology, government, medical device, and non-profit organizations. She takes pride in knowing that she has helped large multinational companies as well as small start-ups recruit and build their core teams of specialists from the ground up. She also uses her technical background to consult with her clients’ HR departments so that they might better understand how to hire scientists, and the nature of their work. Her unique skill set and technical knowledge has allowed her to recruit for diverse roles from specialists to C-level executives.
Sarah is passionate about science, but discovered that her talents would better serve the business community. Through her own professional development journey, she developed a passion for helping those in search of their purpose and teaching them how to set the path to the career of their dreams. Her technical expertise and professional experience are indispensable and much appreciated…
Neurodivergent Talent Acquisition Specialist & Career Coach
Victoria is an accomplished Talent Acquisition Specialist with an especially deep understanding of Quebec’s recruitment landscape, particularly when it comes to hard-to-fill roles in industries such as construction, healthcare and tech. Since 2020, she has built a reputation for tackling complex recruitment challenges with confidence, insight, and a commitment to fostering genuine connections.
As a neurodivergent professional, Victoria brings a unique perspective to her work at MindfulCareer, offering an authentic and empathetic approach to both talent acquisition and career coaching. Her intimate knowledge of navigating corporate spaces helps her empower clients to embrace their strengths and build customized strategies for thriving in neurotypical environments.
Victoria’s personable and relatable style instantly puts clients and hiring managers at ease, creating an open, collaborative dynamic. She pairs her recruitment expertise with a holistic coaching approach, integrating wellness practices like mindfulness, self-confidence rituals, and creative strategies to build resilience and clarity.
Executive and Team Coach
Executive and Team Coach, business leader, expat entrepreneur, and writer are some of the terms that sum up Catherine Lejtenyi’s professional journey.
Catherine’s passion for seeing human potential unfold individually and in groups fuels her work. After 15+ years as a business leader in the corporate training sector in Germany, her coaching supports executives reach their full capability by aligning their authentic personalities with their competences and career paths.
Catherine’s approach is both data-driven and intuitive, using a wealth of tools to understand, reflect and catalyze her clients. By enhancing self-awareness and emotional intelligence, her coaching improves self- control, communication, operational vision and motivation – all of which are pillars of effective leadership.
Drawing on her own experience as a business leader as well as her years serving a wide array of mulitnational organizations, Catherine helps executives leverage different aspects of their unique biographies to succeed in their chosen field, or make the decisive pivot that will ensure their fulfillment.
Leadership Career Counsellor and Psychotherapist
Jim holds a Master’s Degree in Literature and Philosophy from York University and a Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. With 30 years of experience in the technology industry, Jim transitioned from a technical expert to a leader and executive in start-up companies, where one of his greatest passions was helping employees discover and develop their optimal career paths. Certified in both the Strong Interest Inventory and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Jim has honed his skills in career development, effectively guiding his team members toward fulfilling careers. His dedication to career counseling extended beyond his professional life, as he also taught career decision-making at a community college for several semesters.
Jim started his career as a technical person in the telecommunications industry and then quickly moved into sales and supervisory roles. He then moved into more technical industries and began his evolution as a leader of people in organizations first as a manager, then director, vice president, global vice president and his last few roles in tech companies were as chief customer experience officer. Due to his experience in these roles in organizations combined with his experience as a psychotherapist and career counsellor he can provide expert counsel to those who aspire to evolve as leaders themselves.
Executive Coach & Mindful Leadership and Development
With over 20 years of professional experience in a multinational setting, Joanne is from the UK, has lived in France, the Philippines, and is now based in Montreal, Canada.
Joanne’s sweet spot is using psychometrics and coaching to build deep self-awareness of natural preferences, interests, and values. From that critical starting point, career decisions can be made with authenticity which, in turn, paves the way to finding a role that sparks fascination and allows you to lean into natural strengths. Through supportive yet challenging conversations, Joanne helps explore options that create relevant, real-world change. Joanne helps her clients stretch themselves, unlock unused strengths, and realize true potential in purposeful careers.
She has worked with clients from various industries including technology, retail, finance, pharma and manufacturing.
Executive Leadership Coach
Shelley has worked in both Toronto and Montreal for large multi-national organizations. In her last executive role, Shelley led the HR function, in a global healthcare organization, to become a top employer of choice in Canada. Throughout her 30-year career, Shelley has gained valuable Human Resources experience in organization development, employee relations, training & development, and HR best practices. In 2007, Shelley started her own outsourced HR firm. Shelley successfully grew the firm to a team of 25 HR professionals and expanded the HR service offering until the practice was successfully sold/acquired in 2019.
She was granted the Human Resources Professional Association Fellow Award and was named as one of Canada’s Distinctive Women. As a highly sought after speaker, she shares her insights and experience with professional associations and corporations across the country.
Currently, she focuses on leadership development, coaching, and corporate speaking engagements. She is also finishing her book entitled “Moving Up Without Sucking Up”, which has a target publishing date of November, 2024…
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