Our team

Social Worker, Mediator, Coach and Consultant    

Dr. Vinita Puri, a distinguished Registered Social Worker, Accredited Mediator, and Industrial/Organizational Coach, excels in providing evidence-based, solution-focused career counselling and coaching services. With over 20 years of experience, her expertise spans alternative dispute resolution, clinical psychotherapy, and a strong commitment to social justice, particularly in disability prevention and advocating for anti-oppressive workplace practices.

In her career coaching practice, Dr. Puri has been instrumental in advising organizations and HR teams on change management, crisis and conflict management, promoting workplace inclusion, and enhancing employee engagement. Her proficiency in mediation and psychotherapy underpins her unique approach to career counselling, helping individuals to uncover and harness their strengths to overcome personal and professional barriers.

Dr. Puri's extensive educational background, including a Doctorate in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and Master’s degrees in Criminological Research and Social Work, equips her with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for effective career counselling. As the Clinical Director of Resilience Counselling and Coaching Services, she offers specialized mental health services that support personal development and career advancement, integrating mindfulness-based training and cognitive psychotherapy into her practice. This comprehensive approach ensures clients receive tailored support to navigate their career paths and achieve their professional goals.

Location: Mississauga, Ontario 

Language: English, Punjabi and Hindi

Licensing for insurance coverage: Registered Social Worker in Ontario and BC (RSW)

Registered Clinical Counsellor, Mindfulness-Based Career Counsellor 

Sharon has had a long career, spanning more than 3 decades, that has been focused on helping people of all ages along their personal and career transformation journeys. Over her career, Sharon has been recognized for her ability to be deeply present with her clients, listening and discerning what is most important to each them.  Sharon uses a whole-person, mindfulness-based approach with her clients, often incorporating grounding and meditation practices into sessions to assist in uncovering both practical and mental/emotional obstacles to clients’ future successes. 

Sharon’s own career path, while always focused on helping others, has had a few twists and turns. After completing her training in Counseling Psychology at the University of Calgary, she worked in a post secondary setting, supporting university students and later high school students, with their academic and career planning. She has also maintained a private practice her whole career, which has worked well as she juggled raising her three children. In addition, Sharon completed her training as a Waldorf School Teacher and Educational Support Specialist and was able to develop her expertise in working with neurodivergent clients, particularly those diagnosed with ADHD. In her spare time, Sharon’s passion for the practice of yoga led her to  eventually become a Certified Yoga Instructor and Yoga Therapist. 

Sharon knows that the career path is not always a straight line and that there are many ways to manifest and discover your strengths, gifts and passions along the way. Opening yourself up to curiosity and a process of self-inquiry, along with Sharon’s expert guidance, will assist you in finding the next step on your path.

Location: British Columbia

Language: English

Licensing for insurance coverage: Registered Clinical Counsellor in British Columbia (RCC)

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. His career counseling sessions are designed to help clients navigate the complexities of the workplace, make informed career decisions, and align their professional paths with their personal values and strengths. Whether transitioning careers, facing workplace challenges, or seeking personal growth within their professional lives, Richard's clients benefit from his insightful, tailored advice and unwavering support.

Location: GTA Ontario

Languages: English

Licensing for insurance coverage: Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario (RP) // Certified to work with clients in Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. 

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, supporting each client in rediscovering inner strength and true voice through comprehensive psychosocial analysis and customized one-to-one coaching. In her coaching practice, Shine integrates different techniques, such as mindfulness, cognitive therapy, art therapy, and narrative therapy, combined with her up-to-date knowledge of the current job market and in-demand skills. 

Languages: English

Location: Ontario

Licensing for insurance coverage: Registered Social Worker in Ontario

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.

Jane's commitment to her clients is evident in her methodical and empathetic approach to counseling. She provides tools and strategies not just for career advancement but also for personal resilience and growth, making her a pillar of support for those seeking to enhance their professional lives.

Location: Ontario, Canada

Languages: English

Licensing for insurance coverage: Registered Social Worker in Ontario

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 pursuing 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 honed her skills in navigating the intricate interplay of career aspirations and personal identity. Her focus on behavioural strategies for success and personalized career planning ensures that her clients are equipped to transform their professional journeys and personal lives.

Registered with recognized professional bodies and committed to continual learning, Zunaira's practice is a beacon for those seeking to navigate the complexities of career transitions and personal development. Her commitment to fostering inclusive spaces where clients can explore and thrive reflects her deep-seated belief in the power of resilience and empathy in achieving career fulfillment and life balance.

Location: Ontario

Language: English, Urdu, Punjabi, spoken Hindi

Licensing for insurance coverage: Registered Social Worker in Ontario

Career Counsellor and Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

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.

Jim’s firsthand experience navigating the complexities of career change makes him an exceptional guide for others seeking to do the same. Additionally, Jim has extensive experience in the field of addiction, understanding how such challenges can significantly impact the career decision-making process.

Jim is committed to helping clients find careers that not only align with their skills and interests but also bring lasting fulfillment and purpose.

Location:Ontario 

Language: English

Licensing for insurance coverage: Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario (RP) // Certified to work with clients across Canada and the US

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.

Aye's professional experience is as diverse as it is impactful. From providing psychological support at the Osun State Ministry of Health to advising microfinance institutions in Nigeria as a Human Resource Officer, Aye has developed a nuanced understanding of what drives individuals and teams to succeed. In the corporate world, she excelled in recruitment, assessment, and motivation strategies, always with an eye on how individual differences influence performance.

Furthering her expertise, Aye completed a Master’s degree at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, while also working as a sales consultant. This role provided firsthand insight into how various motivational strategies resonate differently depending on personality—experience that now informs Aye's approach to career counseling.

Today, Aye leverages a unique blend of psychological insight and real-world experience to help clients navigate their career journeys. Whether you're looking to advance in your current role or seeking a complete career transformation, Aye offers personalized counseling that aligns your professional path with your core strengths and aspirations.

Passionate about fostering productive, harmonious work environments, Aye uses advanced psychometric tools and behavioral analysis to guide clients toward roles where they can truly thrive. If you're ready to discover your ideal career path, Aye is here to help you unlock your full potential.

Location: Winnipeg, Manitba Canada
Languages: English

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, she is committed to equipping you with the tools and insights you need to succeed in today's competitive job market.

Together, an exploration of your interests, values, and goals will take place, and develop a roadmap to help you navigate your career path with confidence. Her ultimate aim is to empower you to make informed decisions, overcome challenges, and achieve professional fulfillment.

· Expertise / Focus: Ideal Career Guidance, Purpose, Personal/Professional Development, Leadership Coaching, Networking, Interviewing, Mindfulness Practices, Positive Intelligence, Embodied Transformation, Workplace Skills (change management, difficult conversations, managing up, coaching).

· Location: Remote

· Languages: English & French (spoken)

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 by her coaching clients as it allows her to inherently understand their qualifications, priorities, realities, and goals. She also has invaluable insights when it comes to job search that have had tremendous impact on her clients’ career pursuits. 

· Expertise / Focus: Ideal Career, Science & Technology, Job search, executive & professional CV & Cover letter drafting , new grads / first career, student academic advising, optimizing your CV & Linked in, leading application techniques & channels, interview coaching, motivation & confidence building, Pharma and Healthcare.  

 · Location: Montreal, Quebec
· Languages: English and French

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. She has provided her services to the tech, food, energy and financial industries, as well as to the media, individuals and international NGOs. Her 2 coaching qualifications prepared her for her ACC ICF certification, which crowns her work in leadership development and her BA/MA in philosophy of religion, which she obtained from McGill University.

Location: Montreal, Quebec

Languages: English, French, German

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..

Shelley graduated from York University in Toronto with a B.A. in Psychology and completed the Advanced HR Management Program from the Rotman School of Management (University of Toronto) as well as the Wharton Business Leadership Program at the Wharton School of Business in Pennsylvania.  She is certified in the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator, Thomas Kilmann Conflict Modes, the Korn Ferry Emotional Social Competency Index 360 Leadership Assessment and the Hogan Suite of Leadership Tools.  She is also a professional coach with the Coaches Training Institute and achieved her Certified Human Resources Executive designation with the HR Professional Association of Canada.  

 · Location: Ontario
· Languages: English