The Team Behind Your Career Clarity
Our team of 45+ psychologists, career counsellors, and advisors blend behavioural science with holistic guidance to help you find clarity, confidence, and direction, delivering results that truly change lives.
Leadership Team
Miriam Groom, BComm., M.Psych., R.N.T.
CEO & Founder | Organizational & Career Therapist | Human Behaviour Specialist
"I’m Miriam Groom, Founder of Mindful Career. My mission is simple and deeply personal: to help people uncover the career that truly fits who they are, psychologically, emotionally, and professionally.
My journey began more than a decade ago, when I found myself burned out despite having “the perfect career” on paper. Every resource I turned to offered surface-level advice that never went deep enough. No one could help me understand the real issue: why my work felt misaligned with my mind, nervous system, strengths, and personality.
So I built what I needed, and what thousands of others have needed since.
I trained in organizational psychology and psychometrics, completed my master’s in psychology, and layered it with two decades of industry experience: first as Vice President at one of Canada’s leading recruitment firms, then as Executive Director within KPMG’s Human Capital Advisory practice. Today, I continue to consult with KPMG as an advisor on organizational psychology and human capital strategy.
This rare blend of psychology, behavioural science, recruitment, human capital, and labour-market expertise became the foundation of the Mindful Career methodology. With additional training as a naturotherapist, my work integrates the full spectrum of human experience — mind, motivation, emotional patterns, cognitive processing, nervous system responses, and overall well-being. Because career alignment isn’t only cognitive; it’s physiological and emotional too.
Over 10,000 people have transformed their careers and lives through our award-winning frameworks, now recognized across North America and featured in Forbes, NBC, CTV News, and Harvard Business Review.
If you’re feeling lost, stuck, or disconnected from your path, I’ve been there. You don’t have to figure it out alone, our team is here to help you find the career and life that finally feel aligned.
Stephen Vetter
Director of Operations & Client Success
As Director of Operations and Client Success at Mindful Career, Stephen plays a central role in ensuring every client’s experience is seamless, personalized, and impactful from the very first conversation. He oversees the client journey from introduction through completion, aligning our counsellors, psychologists, and support teams to deliver the highest standards of care and professionalism.
With over a decade of leadership experience in business development, management, and customer relations, Stephen brings a strong foundation in systems optimization and people-focused leadership. Before joining Mindful Career, he co-founded and managed multiple successful ventures, where he built teams, streamlined operations, and cultivated long-term client trust.
Stephen’s ability to combine operational precision with genuine empathy makes him a natural fit for Mindful Career’s mission — helping every client feel seen, supported, and guided toward meaningful results. Outside of work, he’s passionate about continuous growth, mentorship, and giving back to the community through the Progress Club Calgary Bow River, which supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada.
Location: Alberta
The 'Ideal Career Guidance' Career Counselling Team
Audice Nasser, PhD, RP, C.C.C., M.A Psychology, MBA
Registered Psychotherapist & Clinical Counselling Hypnotherapist
Credentials: Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology, Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Unlock your career potential with Audice Nasser, a distinguished Registered Psychotherapist, College Professor, and Career Behavioural 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 behavioural analysis.
As a respected professor, Audice has educated college students across a wide range of subjects, including Psychology, Human Behaviour, Leadership, Finance, Entrepreneurship, and Marketing. This unique blend of academic insight and practical experience informs Audice's approach to career counselling, making her a trusted advisor in navigating the complexities of professional development.
Specializing in behavioural profiling and psychometrics, Audice leverages cutting-edge assessment tools to uncover each client's unique strengths, preferences, and potential. Through personalized counselling sessions, Audice assists clients in discovering purposeful career paths, administering aptitude assessments and analyzing behavioural patterns to help clients unravel the blueprint to their ideal career path and purpose.
In addition to her role as a professor, Audice is a sought-after speaker and thought leader in the field of career development. Her commitment to inclusivity and diversity ensures that every client feels seen, heard, and supported on their journey towards professional fulfillment.The seamless blend of creative techniques with talk therapy enhances safety, mindfulness, and emotional experiences, leading to improved performance and a more harmonious life flow. If you’re feeling detached from your dreams, Audice is here to guide you back to your purpose.
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Languages: English, Arabic
Licensing for insurance coverage: Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario (RP), CRPO, C.C.C. Canadian Certified Counsellor // Certified to work with clients across Canada and the US
James (Jim) Leitch, B.A.; M.A.; MACP
Behavioural Career Counsellor and Psychotherapist
Credentials: Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
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
Jessica Roberts, RTC, PCC, CMNCS
Career Counsellor & Life Integration Specialist
Credentials: Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC)
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.
Expertise / Focus: Career Transitions, Fulfillment, Personal Development, Identity Counselling, Holistic Health Guidance, Mindfulness, Resilience-Building, Work-Life Balance.
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Language: English
Licensing for insurance coverage: Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) British Columbia & Alberta.
John Russell, M.Sc.
Career / Organizational Psychologist & Leadership Development Consultant
Credentials: M.Sc. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
John is an Organizational Psychologist with over 15 years of experience applying psychological science to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness. He holds a Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and is passionate about helping individuals, teams, and leaders thrive through evidence-based strategies and practical application.
Before his current role in post-secondary education, John consulted across diverse industries, offering strategic guidance in leadership development, performance management, career guidance, talent selection, and culture transformation. His work spans from coaching emerging leaders to driving large-scale organizational change initiatives, always anchored by a belief in the power of curiosity, clarity, and compassion.
At Mindful Career, John partners with clients through leadership coaching, workplace wellbeing initiatives, and career exploration programs. Leveraging tools such as psychometric assessments, behavioral profiling, and customized leadership frameworks, John empowers clients to navigate complexity with greater resilience, purpose, and confidence.
John’s calm, insightful, and strategic approach is especially valuable for organizations and individuals seeking to elevate engagement, cultivate strong leadership pipelines, and foster sustainable change. With a deep background in psychometrics, John has not only practiced for over a decade but also trained other psychologists in the effective use of assessments and data-driven decisions.
Location: Edmonton, Alberta | Serving clients in Alberta
Language: English
Licensing for insurance coverage: Registered Provisional Psychologist with the order of Alberta
Johanne Laroche, M.Ed. , C.O.
Registered Career Counsellor & Academic Advising Specialist
Credentials: Bachelor and Master’s Degree in Career Development, Registered Career Counsellor (CO)
Holding a Master Degree of Education in Career Development and 25 years of experience, Johanne brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her practice. As a member of the Quebec Career Counselors Association (OCCOQ) since 2004 and with over 20 years in private practice, she provides career counseling services tailored to diverse clienteles, including adolescents, young adults, entry-level workers, mid-career professionals, managers and seasoned executives.
Johanne's coaching covers key areas like self-discovery, strategic planning, job readiness, professional growth, and well-being.
During her 12 years as a high school career counselor, Johanne assessed student needs, provided counseling, and supported students with learning difficulties. Drawing on her experience with students, she created the "Go Your Own Way" high school career guidance program.
Prior to her work in education, Johanne held Human Resources roles, recruiting professionals and managers across various functions for a national company.
Johanne is also an Expert Counselor in Prior Learning and Acquired Competency Recognition (PLAR). In this role, she develops evaluation tools for diploma-level programs across sectors like social science, engineering, administration, and healthcare, and coaches Cégep staff province-wide. Her work includes developing PLAR processes and evaluations for child protective services (related to Bill 21) in collaboration with First Nations and Inuit communities. She also implemented PLAR for Indigenous communities, adapting four programs to reflect Indigenous culture while maintaining compliance.
Johanne is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their career aspirations and reach their full potential.
Location: Quebec
Languages: English and French
Licensing for Insurance Coverage: Registered Career Counselor in Quebec with OCCOQ / Certified to work with clients across Canada
Andréa Foote, M.Ed, CCC, RP
Registered Psychotherapist & Behavioural Profiling Specialist
Credentials: Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
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. Since establishing her private practice, Andréa has become a beacon of support for those seeking career clarity and direction, offering a compassionate, insightful, and empowering path to achieving professional and personal aspirations.
Location: Newfoundland
Languages: English
Licensing for Insurance Coverage: Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario and Canadian Certified Counsellor, certified to work with clients across Canada
Shauna Thompson, PhD, RP, CCC
Registered Psychotherapist & Behavioural Profiling Consultant
Credentials: Ph.D. in Counsellor Education & Supervision, Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Shauna is a compassionate and culturally responsive Registered Psychotherapist and Behavioural Profiling Consultant with over a decade of experience supporting individuals through complex personal and professional transitions. She holds a Ph.D. in Counsellor Education and Supervision and brings deep cultural awareness to her work, creating a safe and affirming space for clients from all walks of life.
Shauna’s practice is grounded in the belief that meaningful career change begins with understanding the full context of a person’s identity—cultural background, lived experience, and values included. Whether working with newcomers navigating adjustment, professionals battling burnout, or individuals seeking a greater sense of purpose, Shauna blends trauma-informed care with evidence-based tools to guide transformative change.
Before joining Mindful Career, Shauna worked in private practice and academic environments, specializing in mental health concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and identity-based challenges. Her clinical insight and experience with diverse populations have equipped her to support clients who may feel unseen or misunderstood in traditional career spaces.
In addition to her therapeutic work, Shauna is a university professor, teaching personality theory to graduate students and mentoring the next generation of counsellors with the same inclusive and client-centered approach she brings to her sessions.
Location: Toronto, Ontario | Serving clients across Canada
Language: English
Insurance Coverage: Registered Psychotherapist (RP) in Ontario, Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Richard Bates, MA, B.sc. (PSYCH), RP
Registered Psychotherapist & Holistic Wellness Advocate
Credentials: Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
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 counselling. He holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, underscoring his deep understanding of human behaviour 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 counselling, with an advanced proficiency in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). This eclectic background allows Richard to offer comprehensive career counselling services, focusing on helping clients identify their personal strengths and challenges.
Richard is dedicated to empowering his clients to choose new, effective behaviours that lead to improved life satisfaction and vitality. His career counselling 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: Toronto, Ontario
Languages: English
Licensing for insurance coverage: Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario (RP) // Certified to work with clients in Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Jessica Grass, RP, MST, M.Ed.
Registered Psychotherapist, Career & Leadership Coach & Educational Innovator
Credentials: Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT)
Jessica Grass is a dedicated career counsellor, registered psychotherapist, and leadership coach with a passion for helping individuals navigate their professional paths with confidence and clarity. With over two decades of experience in mental health, education, and career development, Jessica blends psychological insight with strategic practical career guidance to empower clients in achieving their professional aspirations.
Jessica’s expertise spans leadership in education and the nonprofit sector, as well as the development of innovative programs that support mental well-being. With a Master of Education in Counselling and a Master of Science in Teaching, she combines evidence-based psychological principles with real-world experience to help clients gain deeper self-awareness. By understanding their strengths, values, and work preferences, Jessica empowers individuals to make informed career choices that lead to greater fulfillment and long-term success.
Jessica specializes in understanding behavioral patterns and career profiling, using assessments to help individuals gain deeper insights into their strengths, values, and decision-making styles. By analyzing these factors, she helps clients identify the work environments and tasks that will bring them the greatest fulfillment. Whether navigating career transitions, exploring leadership potential, or striving for greater workplace satisfaction, Jessica provides tailored guidance to align career choices with personal and professional well-being.
Her commitment to making mental health education accessible and helpful to all and career empowerment ensures that every client receives comprehensive support to thrive in their ideal role. If looking for a skill development session on stress management in the workplace, let Jessica know.
Location: Ottawa, Ontario | Serving clients across Canada
Languages: English
Licensing for insurance coverage: Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Jane Douglas, MSW, RSW
Career & Personal Growth Specialist
Credentials: Master's Degree in Social Work and Registered Social Worker (RSW)
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 counselling. 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
Zunaira Baig, MSW, RSW, CCDP
Behavioural Career Counsellor, Registered Social Worker, Certified Career Development Practitioner
Credentials: Master's Degree in Social Work, Registered Social Worker (RSW) and Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP)
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 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
Laurel Tien, PhD, RCC, RN
Career & Personal Growth Specialist
Credentials: PhD in Transformative Studies, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Registered Nurse (RN)
Unlock your career clarity with Laurel Tien, a seasoned clinician and educator who brings over 35 years of multidisciplinary experience to the Mindful Career Ideal Career Discovery (IDC) Program. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Registered Nurse with doctoral training in Transformative Studies, Laurel integrates psychological depth, systems thinking, and human development expertise to guide individuals toward aligned and sustainable career pathways.
Laurel’s extensive professional background spans psychotherapy, university faculty leadership, non-profit administration, hospital settings, and community health. This breadth of experience provides her with a sophisticated understanding of how identity, purpose, resilience, and environment intersect across different stages of a professional life. She is particularly skilled at supporting individuals navigating transitions, burnout recovery, mid-career recalibration, and values-based career realignment.
Within the IDC framework, Laurel works through structured reflection, evidence-informed counselling principles, and strengths-based assessment to help clients clarify their core values, behavioural patterns, and long-term aspirations. Her approach moves beyond surface-level goal setting, supporting clients in identifying meaningful work that aligns with both their psychological makeup and real-world context.
Laurel approaches career development as a lifelong growth process grounded in self-awareness and intentional decision-making. She creates a steady, reflective, and insight-driven space where clients feel supported while being guided toward decisive, future-oriented action.
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Languages: English
Licensing for insurance coverage: Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in BC / Able to see clients across Canada
Danièle Vautour, M.Ed., BSW, B.Ed.
Mindful Career Counsellor, Academic Specialist and Educator
Credentials: Master’s in Education (Counselling), Bachelor of Social Work (NB), Bachelor of Education
Daniele Vautour is a Registered Social Worker, mental health therapist, and educator with over 20 years of experience across school, community, and clinical settings. She brings a strong background in counselling, behavioural intervention, risk management, and professional training within complex, high-stress environments.
Her background includes extensive work in educational settings, youth psychiatric care, detox and addictions services, and frontline mental health support for high-risk and vulnerable populations. Her areas of expertise include crisis intervention, emotional regulation, trauma-informed practice, threat and risk assessment, and managing challenging behaviours in multidisciplinary and community-based contexts.
Daniele has significant experience working with First Nations communities, including roles with Listuguj Mi’gmaq First Nation, Alaqsite’w Gitpu School, and within the Mi’gmaq government, where she worked as a teacher in on-reserve alternative education programming for high-risk youth. Her practice is guided by the Two-Eyed Seeing approach, integrating Indigenous and Western knowledge systems, and is grounded in cultural humility, relationship-based practice, and community safety.
She has completed formal cultural sensitivity training, holds a certificate through the AIR Project, and is trained in Level II Threat Assessment through the North American Threat Assessment Center (NATAC). Her work includes collaborating closely with Indigenous leadership, families, and service providers, bringing a respectful, strengths-based, and practical lens to both service delivery and training.
In addition to direct practice, Daniele designs and delivers professional training for educators, frontline staff, and helping professionals. Her training approach is practical, evidence-informed, and scenario-based, with a focus on building staff confidence, consistency, and capacity when supporting individuals in crisis or presenting with challenging behaviours.
Location: New Brunswick
Languages: English and French
Licensing for insurance coverage: Registered Social Worker (NBASW) / Can see clients across Canada
Julia Saric, RP (Qualifying), M.Psy., PhD (Education), B.Ed.
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) | Psychological Career Strategist
Credentials: Master of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Doctorate in Education (EdD), Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
Julia Saric is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) holding a Master of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, a Doctorate in Education, and a Bachelor of Education. She brings a sophisticated blend of clinical psychology, academic leadership, and career development expertise to her work within the Mindful Career Ideal Career Discovery (IDC) Program.
Julia works with students, early-career professionals, and individuals navigating significant academic or professional transitions. Many of her clients are high-achieving but uncertain, capable yet unclear on direction, or standing at pivotal crossroads where decisions feel both urgent and overwhelming. Her work is rooted in psychological depth rather than surface-level guidance.
Through structured behavioural insight, evidence-informed psychotherapy frameworks, and career strategy integration, Julia helps clients understand how their personality architecture, cognitive patterns, values, and motivational drivers intersect with real-world academic and professional opportunities. She specializes in translating complex self-understanding into clear, confident decision-making.
Her approach integrates modalities such as CBT and ACT with developmental and educational psychology, allowing clients to build both internal resilience and external clarity. Whether selecting a program of study, recalibrating after burnout, or exploring a purposeful career pivot, Julia supports clients in designing aligned pathways grounded in both identity and practicality.
With her background in secondary and post-secondary education, Julia brings a systems-level understanding of academic institutions, program selection, and career sequencing. She is particularly skilled at helping clients bridge the gap between insight and action, ensuring that clarity leads to measurable next steps.
Julia creates a psychologically safe yet strategically focused space where clients feel deeply understood and empowered to make decisions that support long-term fulfillment, competence, and growth.
She provides care under clinical supervision and is committed to delivering rigorous, personalized guidance that reflects Mindful Career’s evidence-based and psychology-led standards.
Location: Hamilton, Ontario
Languages: English
Licensing for insurance coverage: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Ontario // Certified to work with clients in Ontario, Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Newfoundland & Labrador and Saskatchewan.
Cam Henderson, M.A, BCogSc, RP (Qualifying)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Happiness at Work Specialist
Credentials: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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. Whether clients are seeking a new role, exploring alternative career paths, or aiming for greater fulfillment in their current position, Cam is committed to supporting them every step of the way.
Expertise / Focus: Career Alignment, Strengths-Based, Stress Management, Resilience Building, Career Transitions, Positive Psychology, Work-Life Integration, Professional Growth, Resilience Building.
Location: Ontario
Languages: English
Licensing for insurance coverage: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Ontario // Certified to work with clients in Ontario, Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Newfoundland & Labrador and Saskatchewan.
Joanne Weston, BA Hons, MEdTEch
Executive Coach & Mindful Leadership and Development
Credentials: Master's Degree in Education, International Coaching Federation Certification (ICF), Certified Organizational Development Coach and Certified Conscious Business Coach
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. Holding ACC ICF certification since 2012 and being a certified practitioner in assessments like MBTI and STRONG Interest Inventory, she provides a well-rounded and insightful coaching experience. Her focus areas include authentic leadership, effective communication, and achieving a work-life balance, catering to emerging adults, high-potentials, tech leaders, young adults, and women leaders. Joanne is not just a coach but a catalyst for those looking to navigate their career paths with confidence and purpose.
Location: Montreal, Quebec
Languages: English & French
Licensing for insurance coverage: None
Aye Ahimie, BSc, MSc, CCC
Career Counsellor & Psychotherapist
Credentials: BSc in Psychology; MSc in Psychology of Individual Differences, University of Edinburgh (UK); Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology; Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Unlock your career clarity with Aye Ahimie, a psychology-trained behavioural specialist with advanced expertise in personality science and individual differences. Holding a Master’s degree in the Psychology of Individual Differences from the University of Edinburgh, Aye brings a data-driven and psychologically rigorous approach to the Mindful Career Ideal Career Discovery (IDC) Program.
Aye’s academic focus on personality traits, cognitive patterns, and behavioural variability provides her with a sophisticated understanding of how individuals make decisions, respond to environments, and perform in different professional contexts. Her work centers on translating personality architecture and motivational drivers into aligned, high-fit career pathways.
In addition to her academic training, Aye holds postgraduate credentials in Counselling Psychology, equipping her to address psychological barriers such as anxiety, self-doubt, emotional trauma, and burnout that often interfere with career progression. She understands that career clarity is not only strategic but also psychological.
Professionally, Aye brings cross-sector experience from both corporate human resources and international employee assistance programs. As a former HR officer, she worked extensively in recruitment, assessment, and performance strategy, developing a practical understanding of how organizations evaluate talent and how individual differences impact workplace success. Her experience supporting clients across cultures and industries enables her to provide globally informed, real-world guidance.
Within the IDC framework, Aye integrates behavioural insight, structured assessment, and counselling-informed strategies to help clients uncover their strengths, values, and optimal environments. She supports individuals in designing career paths that are not only intellectually aligned but psychologically sustainable.
Location: Winnipeg, Canada
Languages: English
Licensing for insurance coverage: Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) / Certified to work with clients across Canada
John O’Rourke, BA, MA, MPCC
Registered Career Counsellor
Credentials: BA; MA; Registered Member of the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (MPCC)
Unlock your next chapter with John O’Rourke, a seasoned registered counsellor with over 35 years of experience supporting individuals through complex life and career transitions. As a long-standing member of the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association, John brings depth, perspective, and psychological insight to the Mindful Career Ideal Career Discovery (IDC) Program.
Born and raised in Scotland before immigrating to Canada, John has personally navigated the challenges of relocation, identity shifts, and professional reinvention. This lived experience informs his work with individuals facing change, whether due to relocation, burnout, career pivots, or major life transitions.
John’s career in mental health began in the mid-1980s with a focus on suicidology at the University of Windsor. Over decades of clinical practice across Ontario and Nova Scotia, he has developed a strong ability to help clients identify the connections between past experiences, current stressors, and future decision-making patterns. His work has included private practice counselling, couples and family support, and group facilitation, giving him a broad understanding of interpersonal dynamics, resilience, and behavioural change.
Within the IDC framework, John supports clients in navigating uncertainty, processing fear or self-doubt, and clarifying direction during pivotal career moments. His approach is grounded in deep listening, reflective insight, and practical guidance. He is particularly skilled at helping individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or discouraged regain confidence and forward momentum.
John brings steadiness, perspective, and compassion to the career discovery process, helping clients move through the complexity of change with clarity and intention.
Location: Windsor, Ontario
Language: English
Licensing for insurance coverage: Licensed with the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (MPCC) across Canada
Niloufar Mohammadpour, PhD, RP
Behavioural Career Counsellor & Registered Psychotherapist
Credentials: PhD in Counselling Psychology; Master’s in Family Therapy; Master’s in Biology; Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO)
Unlock your next chapter with Niloufar, a Registered Psychotherapist and former faculty member with over two decades of academic experience and more than fifteen years in counselling and psychotherapy. Her combined background in teaching, research, and clinical practice allows her to guide individuals and couples through personal, relational, and professional transitions with depth, structure, and clarity.
Holding a PhD in Counselling Psychology alongside graduate training in Family Therapy and Biology, Niloufar brings academic rigor and evidence-informed methodology to the Mindful Career Ideal Career Discovery Program. Her interdisciplinary foundation enables her to understand both the psychological and systemic factors that influence identity, decision-making, and long-term career fulfillment.
Niloufar has extensive experience supporting clients in strengthening self-esteem, assertiveness, communication skills, and relational patterns. She has a particular sensitivity to the lived experiences of immigrants and culturally diverse families, understanding how cultural identity, adaptation, and belonging intersect with career and life decisions.
As a certified practitioner in Reality Therapy and Positive Psychology, and an advanced practitioner in Hypnotherapy and Ego State–informed approaches, Niloufar integrates a culturally responsive and psychologically nuanced lens. She works not only with external career decisions but also with the internal barriers that often limit growth, including perfectionism, fear of failure, people-pleasing, boundary challenges, and self-doubt.
Within the IDC framework, Niloufar helps professionals, students, and newcomers who feel stuck, disconnected from their potential, or uncertain about their direction. Her approach blends emotional attunement with calm structure, creating a psychologically safe space where clients feel understood while being gently challenged toward aligned, confident action.
Through her work, clients strengthen self-awareness, emotional regulation, and communication capacity, allowing them to pursue careers, relationships, and life paths that reflect a more authentic and empowered sense of self.
Location: Toronto / Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada
Languages: English, Farsi
Licensing for insurance coverage: Registered Psychotherapist (RP), College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
Tracy Casey, BA, MACP
Licensed Psychotherapist & Career Strategist
Credentials: Bachelor of Arts (BA); Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP)
Unlock your career clarity with Tracy, a licensed psychotherapist who integrates psychological depth with structured, forward-focused career strategy. With advanced training in Counselling Psychology, Tracy brings an evidence-based and insight-driven approach to the Mindful Career Ideal Career Discovery (IDC) Program. Tracy works with professionals navigating career transitions, leadership growth, burnout recovery, and periods of professional uncertainty. Many of her clients are capable, high-performing individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about their next move. She specializes in helping clients identify the psychological and behavioural patterns influencing their career decisions and long-term satisfaction.
Within the IDC framework, Tracy combines structured reflection, behavioural insight, and psychotherapy-informed strategies to help clients clarify their strengths, values, cognitive patterns, and ideal work environments. She supports individuals in translating self-understanding into clear, strategic, and sustainable career pathways.
Her approach is compassionate, structured, and momentum-driven. Tracy creates a psychologically safe yet action-oriented space where clients can move from confusion to clarity and from hesitation to confident execution. Committed to evidence-based practice and long-term alignment, Tracy guides clients toward career decisions that support both professional success and psychological sustainability.
Location: Ontario, Canada
Languages: English
Licensing for insurance coverage: Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario / Certified to work with clients across Canada
The 'Ideal Student Academic & Career Discovery' Team
Jessica Roberts, RTC, PCC, CMNCS
Student Career Counsellor & Life Integration Specialist
Credentials: Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC)
Jessica is a Career Counsellor dedicated to helping students discover academic and career paths that align with their strengths, values, and long-term goals. She works with students to connect their educational choices with future opportunities, while ensuring they build the confidence, resilience, and balance needed to thrive both in school and in life. With her holistic and compassionate approach, Jessica helps prevent burnout and guides students in creating sustainable paths to success.
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. Her integrative experience allows her to connect with students on both a personal and academic level, providing practical strategies for overcoming challenges and excelling in their chosen direction.
As a Mindful Career Counsellor, Jessica’s goal is to guide each student in uncovering a purpose-driven academic and career roadmap, with clear and actionable steps to turn aspirations into reality.
Expertise / Focus: Student Career Exploration, Academic Pathway Planning, Fulfillment, Personal Development, Identity Counselling, Mindfulness, Resilience-Building, Work-Life Balance.
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Language: English
Licensing for insurance coverage: Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) – British Columbia & Alberta.
Andréa Foote, M.Ed, CCC, RP
Student Career Counsellor & Behavioural Profiling Specialist
Credentials: Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
With over two decades of experience, Andréa Foote is a highly skilled career counsellor and behavioural profiling specialist, recognized for her expertise in guiding students toward academic and career paths that fit their unique strengths and aspirations. Holding a Master’s degree in Psychology from Acadia University, she blends deep psychological insight with practical tools to help students make confident, informed decisions about their education and future.
Andréa’s approach is client-centered, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness in academic and life choices. She has worked extensively within the K–12 system, as well as with individuals facing diverse challenges, including students with disabilities and those overcoming adversity. This breadth of experience gives her a strong ability to connect with students, helping them discover their values, goals, and the academic pathways that align with both.
Her methodology is flexible and eclectic, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with innovative coaching strategies to foster personal growth, resilience, and clarity. Since establishing her private practice, Andréa has become a trusted guide for students and families seeking direction, offering compassionate, insightful, and practical support in building an academic and career roadmap.
Location: Newfoundland
Languages: English
Licensing for Insurance Coverage: Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario and Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), certified to work with clients across Canada.
Jane Douglas, MSW, RSW
Student Career & Personal Growth Specialist
Credentials: Master’s Degree in Social Work and Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Jane Douglas is a seasoned Registered Social Worker with more than 20 years of experience supporting individuals 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 worked in diverse settings including hospitals, community health, and the foster care system — experiences that give her a strong foundation in understanding the complex challenges young people face in both life and education.
Jane’s early career in the hospitality industry gave her unique insight into communication, empathy, and relationship-building, which she integrates into her student counselling practice. This combination allows her to connect easily with students, meeting them where they are and guiding them with both compassion and practicality.
As a career coach, Jane helps students identify their personal values, strengths, and motivations, and align them with academic pathways and long-term goals. Her approach is personalized and supportive, blending social work practices with innovative career coaching strategies to foster clarity, resilience, and self-confidence.
Jane is committed to helping students not only chart their academic and career paths but also develop the resilience and life skills needed to thrive well beyond the classroom.
Location: Ontario, Canada
Languages: English
Licensing for insurance coverage: Registered Social Worker (RSW) – Ontario
Audice Nasser, PhD, RP, C.C.C., M.A Psychology, MBA
Student Career Counsellor & Clinical Counselling Hypnotherapist
Credentials: Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology, Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Unlock your academic and career potential with Dr. Audice Nasser, a distinguished Registered Psychotherapist, College Professor, and Career Behavioural Profiler. With more than two decades of experience, Audice specializes in helping students uncover their strengths, clarify their goals, and chart purpose-driven academic and career paths.
Audice’s academic journey is grounded in psychology, enriched by a Ph.D. and M.A. in Counselling Psychology and an MBA. This rigorous foundation is complemented by extensive real-world experience in corporate training, stress management, and behavioural analysis — giving students access to both psychological expertise and practical career insights.
As a respected professor, Audice has taught college students across subjects such as Psychology, Human Behaviour, Leadership, Finance, Entrepreneurship, and Marketing. This blend of academic and practical knowledge makes her uniquely positioned to guide students as they make critical decisions about majors, programs, and future career directions.
Specializing in behavioural profiling and psychometrics, Audice uses advanced assessments to reveal each student’s unique strengths, learning style, and potential. Through personalized sessions, she helps students discover their purpose, align their academic pathways with career opportunities, and develop resilience for long-term success.
In addition to her work with students, Audice is a sought-after speaker and thought leader in career development. Known for her inclusive and compassionate approach, she ensures that every student feels seen, supported, and equipped with a clear roadmap to their ideal career and life purpose. Her integrative use of talk therapy and creative techniques enhances focus, mindfulness, and confidence — helping students thrive both in school and beyond.
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Languages: English, Arabic
Licensing for insurance coverage: Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario (RP), CRPO, Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) – Certified to work with clients across Canada and the U.S.
Jessica Grass, RP, MST, M.Ed.
Student Career Counsellor, Leadership Coach & Educational Innovator
Credentials: Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), and Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT)
Jessica Grass is a dedicated career counsellor, registered psychotherapist, and educational leader with a passion for guiding students toward clarity and confidence in their academic and career decisions. With over two decades of experience in mental health, education, and career development, Jessica blends psychological insight with practical strategies to help students uncover their strengths, values, and learning styles — and connect them with future-proof career opportunities.
Her expertise spans leadership in education and the nonprofit sector, as well as the creation of innovative programs that support student well-being and success. Holding both a Master of Education in Counselling and a Master of Science in Teaching, Jessica combines evidence-based counselling approaches with real-world educational experience, empowering students to make informed choices about school programs, majors, and long-term pathways.
Jessica specializes in behavioural profiling and academic career counselling, using assessments to help students understand their unique strengths, values, and decision-making patterns. By aligning these insights with academic pathways and work environments, she supports students in selecting fields of study and career directions that foster both fulfillment and long-term success.
Her commitment to accessible mental health and career empowerment ensures that every student receives comprehensive, supportive, and personalized guidance. Whether navigating post-secondary options, choosing a major, or building confidence for the future, Jessica provides students and families with the tools to thrive.
Location: Ottawa, Ontario | Serving clients across Canada
Languages: English
Licensing for insurance coverage: Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Zunaira Baig, MSW, RSW, CCDP
Student Career Counsellor, Registered Social Worker & Certified Career Development Practitioner
Credentials: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Registered Social Worker (RSW), Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP)
Zunaira is a Student Career Counsellor and Certified Career Development Practitioner who brings compassion, resilience, and real-world expertise to her work with students. With a strong foundation in social services supporting marginalized communities, and experience in employment services for newcomers to Canada, she offers students a unique perspective on building careers that are both inclusive and meaningful.
Holding a Social Service Worker diploma from Sheridan College, a Bachelor of Social Work from Toronto Metropolitan University, and a Master of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University, Zunaira combines academic excellence with practical application. Her training in anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices, along with a Leadership and Inclusion certificate from Centennial College, strengthens her ability to guide students through academic choices, career planning, and personal growth.
With more than seven years of dedicated work in social advocacy and student support, Zunaira has developed a keen ability to help young people navigate the connection between identity, career aspirations, and academic direction. Her focus on behavioural strategies and personalized planning ensures that students gain both clarity and confidence as they move forward.
Registered with professional bodies and committed to lifelong learning, Zunaira’s practice empowers students to explore their future in an inclusive, supportive space. She is passionate about helping students and families build resilience, embrace opportunity, and align academic pathways with meaningful career goals.
Location: Ontario
Languages: English, Urdu, Punjabi, spoken Hindi
Licensing for insurance coverage: Registered Social Worker (RSW) – Ontario
Johanne Laroche, M.Ed. , C.O.
Registered Career Counsellor & Academic Advising Specialist
Credentials: Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Career Development, Registered Career Counsellor (CO)
With a Master’s Degree in Career Development and 25 years of experience, Johanne brings unmatched expertise in guiding students and young adults through important academic and career decisions. A member of the Quebec Career Counsellors Association (OCCOQ) since 2004 and a seasoned private practitioner for more than 20 years, she has helped thousands of students and families gain clarity, direction, and confidence in planning their futures.
For 12 years, Johanne served as a high school career counsellor, where she assessed student needs, provided one-on-one guidance, and supported learners with academic and personal challenges. Drawing on that experience, she developed the highly regarded “Go Your Own Way” career guidance program for high school students, empowering them to make informed choices about their education and future pathways.
Her career also spans human resources, where she recruited professionals and managers for a national company, giving her deep insight into what employers look for in today’s workforce. In addition, Johanne is an expert in Prior Learning and Acquired Competency Recognition (PLAR). She has developed evaluation tools for diploma-level programs in fields such as social science, engineering, administration, and healthcare, and has trained and coached Cégep staff province-wide. Her innovative work also includes adapting PLAR programs for Indigenous communities, ensuring cultural relevance while maintaining compliance.
Johanne’s holistic approach to academic and career counselling covers self-discovery, strategic planning, job readiness, and personal well-being. She is dedicated to helping students uncover their potential, align their academic choices with meaningful careers, and build the resilience needed to thrive in the future world of work.
Location: Quebec
Languages: English and French
Licensing for Insurance Coverage: Registered Career Counsellor in Quebec (OCCOQ) – Certified to work with clients across Canada
Cam Henderson, M.A, BCogSc, RP (Qualifying)
Student Career Counsellor & Happiness at School Specialist
Credentials: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Cam Henderson is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Career Counsellor who applies positive psychology to help students align their academic choices with their strengths, values, and long-term goals. His holistic, evidence-based approach guides students toward meaningful pathways that not only support career success but also promote 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 shape student achievement. His strengths-based approach empowers students to overcome academic challenges, reduce stress, and build sustainable roadmaps for their future careers.
Cam believes that educational growth and personal growth are deeply connected. By helping students uncover their unique abilities and potential, he equips them with the tools to navigate school choices and career exploration with confidence and clarity. Whether selecting a major, considering post-secondary options, or planning a career direction, Cam is committed to supporting students every step of the way.
Expertise / Focus: Academic Pathway Planning, Career Alignment, Stress Management, Resilience Building, Strengths-Based Coaching, Positive Psychology, Work-Life Integration, Student Growth & Development.
Location: Ontario
Languages: English
Licensing for insurance coverage: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Ontario – Certified to work with clients in Ontario, Alberta, BC, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.
Laurel Tien, PhD, RCC, RN
Career & Personal Growth Specialist
Credentials: PhD in Transformative Studies, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Registered Nurse (RN)
Unlock your academic and career potential with Laurel Tien, a seasoned clinician and educator who brings over 35 years of experience supporting individuals through meaningful life and learning transitions. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Registered Nurse with doctoral training in Transformative Studies, Laurel integrates psychological insight, developmental understanding, and practical guidance to help students make confident, well-aligned decisions about their future.
Laurel’s professional background spans psychotherapy, university faculty roles, non-profit leadership, hospital settings, and community health. This diverse experience allows her to understand the academic, emotional, and developmental challenges students face as they choose programs of study, navigate uncertainty, and define their emerging identities.
Within the Mindful Career Student Academic & Career Program, Laurel supports students in clarifying their strengths, values, interests, and learning styles through structured reflection and evidence-informed counselling approaches. She helps students move beyond overwhelm or external pressure, guiding them toward academic pathways and career directions that feel aligned, realistic, and purposeful.
Laurel approaches career development as a developmental journey, recognizing that confidence and clarity are built over time. She creates a calm, supportive, and insight-driven space where students feel understood and empowered to make informed decisions about their education and future careers.
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Languages: English
Licensing for insurance coverage: Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in BC / Able to see clients across Canada
Danièle Vautour, M.Ed., BSW, B.Ed.
Student Career Counsellor & Educator
Credentials: Master’s in Education (Counselling), Bachelor of Social Work (NB), Bachelor of Education
Danièle is a bilingual career counsellor, therapist, and educator from New Brunswick with more than 20 years of experience helping students and families navigate academic and career transitions. She has worked in schools, hospitals, community mental health, and private practice, supporting youth in both Anglophone and Francophone settings.
Her approach is mindful, practical, and compassionate. She specializes in student career counselling, anxiety, burnout prevention, neurodivergence, and life transitions, using assessments and proven tools to help students gain clarity and direction. With extensive experience working alongside Indigenous communities and people from diverse backgrounds, Danièle brings cultural sensitivity and a holistic perspective to every session.
Above all, she is passionate about helping students reconnect with their strengths and values so they can move toward academic pathways and future careers that feel authentic, sustainable, and fulfilling.
Location: New Brunswick
Languages: English and French
Licensing for insurance coverage: Registered Social Worker (NBASW) – Can see clients across Canada
John Russell, M.Sc.
Academic & Career Psychologist | Student Development & Leadership Specialist
Credentials: M.Sc. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
John is an Academic and Career Psychologist with over 15 years of experience helping students and professionals uncover their potential and align their education with meaningful career paths. With a Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, John brings a deep understanding of motivation, learning, and development—bridging the gap between academic decisions and long-term career success.
Before joining Mindful Career, John worked in post-secondary education and consulting, where he guided students, educators, and emerging leaders through challenges in academic planning, career direction, and performance growth. His background spans leadership development, talent assessment, and student engagement, with a focus on creating environments where individuals thrive both academically and professionally.
At Mindful Career, John supports students and young professionals through evidence-based career and academic counselling. Using psychometric assessments, behavioral profiling, and structured decision-making frameworks, he helps clients clarify their goals, select ideal programs or majors, and design academic roadmaps that align with their strengths, personality, and future employability.
Known for his calm and strategic approach, John empowers his clients to make confident educational and career choices while building the self-awareness and resilience needed for success in today’s rapidly changing world.
Location: Edmonton, Alberta | Serving clients in Alberta
Language: English
Licensing for insurance coverage: Registered Provisional Psychologist with the order of Alberta
Julia Saric, RP (Qualifying), M.Psy., PhD (Education), B.Ed.
Credentials: Master of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Doctorate in Education (EdD), Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
Unlock your academic and career potential with Julia Saric, a psychology-trained career strategist and educator who brings clinical depth and academic expertise to the Mindful Career Student Academic & Career Program. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with advanced training in psychology and education, Julia integrates psychological insight with structured career methodology to guide students toward confident, well-aligned academic and professional decisions.
Julia’s foundation in clinical psychology, combined with her doctoral training in education, provides her with a comprehensive understanding of cognitive development, identity formation, motivation, and learning systems. Her experience across secondary and post-secondary education equips her with practical knowledge of program selection, university pathways, and the academic environments in which students thrive.
Specializing in behavioural insight and evidence-informed frameworks, Julia leverages structured assessments and psychotherapy-informed approaches to uncover each student’s strengths, interests, cognitive style, and environmental fit. Through personalized sessions, she supports students in selecting programs of study, clarifying career directions, and building the confidence needed to move forward with clarity and purpose.
Julia works with high school students, university students, and emerging professionals who may feel uncertain, overwhelmed, or at a crossroads. Her approach integrates cognitive behavioural strategies and developmental psychology principles to strengthen resilience, decision-making skills, and long-term academic confidence.
Committed to creating a supportive and psychologically safe environment, Julia ensures that each student feels understood and empowered in their journey. She provides care under clinical supervision and upholds Mindful Career’s evidence-based, psychology-led standards, guiding students and families toward aligned, informed, and future-focused decisions.
Location: Hamilton, Ontario
Languages: English
Licensing for insurance coverage: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Ontario // Certified to work with clients in Ontario, Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Newfoundland & Labrador and Saskatchewan.
Aye Ahimie, BSc, MSc, PGDip , CCC
Career Counsellor & Psychotherapist
Credentials: BSc in Psychology; MSc in Psychology of Individual Differences, University of Edinburgh (UK); Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology; Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Unlock your academic and career direction with Aye Ahimie, a psychology specialist with advanced training in personality science and human development. With a Master’s degree in the Psychology of Individual Differences from the University of Edinburgh, Aye brings a research-informed and developmentally grounded approach to the Mindful Career Student Academic & Career Program.
Aye’s academic focus on personality traits, cognitive styles, and motivational drivers provides her with a strong foundation for helping students understand how they learn, make decisions, and thrive in different environments. She specializes in guiding students who feel uncertain about what to study, overwhelmed by options, or pressured to choose a path that may not reflect their true strengths.
In addition to her academic expertise, Aye holds postgraduate credentials in Counselling Psychology and is a Canadian Certified Counsellor. This training allows her to support students not only with strategic decision-making, but also with managing anxiety, self-doubt, academic stress, and confidence challenges that often arise during transitional periods.
With professional experience in corporate human resources and international employee assistance programs, Aye understands how educational choices connect to long-term career outcomes. She helps students move beyond surface-level interests to identify aligned academic programs and future career pathways grounded in evidence-based self-understanding.
Within the Mindful Career framework, Aye integrates structured assessments, behavioural insight, and counselling-informed strategies to help students clarify their strengths, values, and optimal learning environments. She creates a thoughtful, supportive space where students feel understood and empowered to make informed, confident decisions about their academic and professional futures.
Location: Winnipeg, Canada
Languages: English
Licensing for insurance coverage: Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) / Certified to work with clients across Canada
John O’Rourke, BA, MA, MPCC
Registered Career Counsellor
Credentials: BA; MA; Registered Member of the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (MPCC)
Support your academic and career journey with John O’Rourke, a registered counsellor with over 35 years of experience guiding individuals through important life and developmental transitions. As a long-standing member of the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association, John brings maturity, perspective, and psychological depth to the Mindful Career Student Academic & Career Program.
Born and raised in Scotland before immigrating to Canada, John understands firsthand the challenges of adapting to new environments, redefining identity, and building confidence in unfamiliar settings. This lived experience informs his work with students navigating academic uncertainty, relocation, changing schools, or major decision points.
John’s professional background in counselling began in the mid-1980s, and throughout his career across Ontario and Nova Scotia, he has developed a strong ability to help individuals connect their past experiences with present challenges and future goals. His work with individuals, families, and groups has provided him with a nuanced understanding of developmental stress, motivation, resilience, and decision-making.
Within the Student Academic & Career Program, John supports high school and post-secondary students who may feel unsure about what to study, overwhelmed by options, or anxious about making the “wrong” choice. He helps students slow down, reflect, and gain clarity about their strengths, interests, and personal values, translating that insight into realistic academic pathways and future-oriented planning.
John creates a steady, encouraging space where students feel heard and supported while building the confidence to move forward with intention. His approach blends thoughtful reflection with practical guidance, helping students navigate change with clarity and resilience.
Location: Windsor, Ontario
Language: English
Licensed with the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (MPCC) across Canada
Tracy Casey, BA, MACP
Licensed Psychotherapist & Career Strategist
Credentials: Bachelor of Arts (BA); Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP)
Unlock your academic and career direction with Tracy Casey, a licensed psychotherapist who integrates psychological depth with structured, developmentally informed career strategy. With advanced training in Counselling Psychology, Tracy brings an evidence-based and insight-driven approach to the Mindful Career Student Academic & Career Program.
Tracy works with high school and post-secondary students who may feel uncertain about what to study, overwhelmed by options, or anxious about making important future decisions. Many of the students she supports are capable and high-achieving but struggle with self-doubt, pressure, or fear of choosing the wrong path. She specializes in helping students understand the psychological and behavioural patterns influencing their academic motivation, confidence, and decision-making.
Within the Mindful Career framework, Tracy combines structured reflection, behavioural insight, and psychotherapy-informed strategies to help students clarify their strengths, values, cognitive style, and ideal learning environments. She supports students in translating self-understanding into aligned program choices and realistic academic pathways.
Her approach is compassionate, structured, and forward-focused. Tracy creates a psychologically safe yet action-oriented space where students can move from uncertainty to clarity and from hesitation to confident planning.
Committed to evidence-based practice and long-term development, Tracy guides students toward academic and career decisions that support both personal growth and future professional fulfillment.
Location: Ontario, Canada
Languages: English
Licensing for insurance coverage: Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario / Certified to work with clients across Canada
Niloufar Mohammadpour, PhD, RP
Behavioural Career Counsellor & Registered Psychotherapist
Credentials: PhD in Counselling Psychology; Master’s in Family Therapy; Master’s in Biology; Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO)
Support your academic and career journey with Niloufar, a Registered Psychotherapist and former faculty member with over two decades of academic experience and more than fifteen years in counselling and psychotherapy. Her background in university teaching, research, and clinical practice allows her to understand both the developmental and emotional challenges students face as they navigate important educational and career decisions.
Holding a PhD in Counselling Psychology alongside graduate training in Family Therapy and Biology, Niloufar brings academic rigor and evidence-informed practice to the Mindful Career Student Academic & Career Program. She understands how identity formation, cultural context, family expectations, and self-confidence all play a role in shaping a student’s academic direction and future goals.
Niloufar has extensive experience supporting students in building self-esteem, strengthening communication skills, developing assertiveness, and managing anxiety or perfectionism. She has particular sensitivity to the experiences of immigrant and culturally diverse families, helping students balance personal aspirations with family and cultural values.
As a certified practitioner in Reality Therapy and Positive Psychology, and an advanced practitioner in Hypnotherapy and Ego State–informed approaches, Niloufar integrates a holistic and culturally responsive lens. She supports students not only in choosing programs of study, but also in addressing internal barriers such as fear of failure, people-pleasing, and self-doubt that can interfere with confident decision-making.
Within the Student Academic & Career Program, Niloufar creates a calm, structured, and emotionally supportive space where students feel heard, respected, and empowered. She guides them toward greater self-awareness, stronger emotional regulation, and clearer academic pathways that reflect their authentic strengths and long-term aspirations.
Location: Toronto / Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada
Languages: English, Farsi
Licensing for insurance coverage: Registered Psychotherapist (RP), College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
The 'Job Search Accelerator' Career Coaching Team
Sarah Groom, MSc
Career Strategist & Confidence Builder
Credentials: MSc in Chemistry | 12+ Years in Headhunting, Professional & Executive Recruitment | Certified Career Counsellor & Job Search Specialist
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
Karine Touloumjian
Career Strategist | 14+ years helping professionals get hired
Karine Touloumjian is an award-winning Career Strategist who supports professionals navigating career transitions with clarity and confidence.
With a background in recruitment and human resources across both the private and public sectors, Karine brings a rare dual perspective. She understands career transitions not only from the individual’s perspective, but also from the employer’s lens.
She has led full-cycle recruitment, evaluated hundreds of applications, interviewed candidates across levels, and partnered with hiring leaders to assess talent and organizational fit.
That hands-on experience shapes her coaching. Clients benefit from practical insight into how hiring decisions are made, what differentiates strong candidates in competitive markets, and how to communicate their value in ways that resonate with decision-makers.
Karine holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Relations from Concordia University and completed further studies in Human Resources Management at HEC Montréal, grounding her work in a strong understanding of workforce dynamics and talent strategy.
In her coaching work, Karine supports individuals at all levels, from emerging professionals to senior leaders and executives, in clarifying target roles, refining professional positioning, strengthening interview performance, and building focused job search strategies that generate meaningful traction.
Karine is the Founder of Distinct Résumé and a recipient of 11 national Awards of Excellence from Career Professionals of Canada. She has also served as a résumé judge within the profession, reflecting her commitment to high standards and excellence in career development.
Bilingual in English and French, Karine is known for her grounded approach, strategic insight, and ability to help professionals move forward with clarity and purpose.
- Location - Montreal
Languages - Fluent in English & French
Neha Khurram
Certified Coach | Career Strategist | Talent & Growth Advisor
Credentials: ICF Accredited Career Coach | 10+ Years of Experience in Recruitment and Marketing across Banking and Technology Sectors | B.A. Honours, Psychology
Neha Khurram is a seasoned talent consultant and coach, with over 12 years of experience helping professionals navigate career transitions and unlock their full potential. From early to mid-career professionals all the way to founders and executives, she has supported a wide range of profiles in building the next chapter of their career. Her work combines practical guidance with deep empathy, enabling clients to achieve meaningful progress while maintaining alignment with their personal values and goals.
With a fundamental background in recruitment and adjacent roles in sales and marketing, she has extensive experience connecting candidates and employers to do their best work. As the former Startup Platform lead at MaRS Discovery District, she managed a venture community of 1100+ early-stage startups across Health, Climate, SaaS, and Fintech, driving connections to customers, investors, and talent to commercialize and scale globally.
Having supported thousands of job seekers throughout her career over the past decade, she regularly posts content about career direction and personal growth through media contributions to publications such as The Globe and Mail, Business Insider, and her personal social profiles, better known as Coach Neha.
- Location - Toronto
Languages - English, Intermediate French, Hindi, Urdu
Marie-Chantal Guyon
Job Search Coach | Hiring Insider | Bilingual Career Strategist
Marie-Chantal is an experienced Human Resources professional with a Bachelor of Business Administration, specializing in Human Resources. She has built her career within municipal and unionized environments, where she has led full-cycle recruitment processes, advised managers on hiring decisions, and supported employees through important moments in their professional journey.
Having worked on the hiring side of the table, she brings practical insight into how résumés are reviewed, how interviews are evaluated, and how decisions are ultimately made. She understands how organizations assess candidates, while also recognizing the uncertainty, self-doubt, and transitions individuals often experience when navigating their careers. In addition to her HR experience, Marie-Chantal has completed formal training in coaching, which deepens her ability to listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions, and create a supportive space for reflection and growth. She is passionate about helping individuals reconnect with their strengths, clarify what truly matters to them, and move toward work that feels both meaningful and aligned.
She believes that career success begins with self-awareness, including a clear understanding of one’s strengths, values, and motivations, along with a growth mindset that allows people to view challenges as opportunities for development. When individuals gain clarity about who they are and the value they bring, they are better equipped to approach their job search with confidence and intention.
Known for her calm presence, thoughtful guidance, and structured approach, Marie-Chantal helps bring focus and reassurance to what can often feel like an overwhelming career process.
- Location - Montreal
Languages - Fluent in English & French
The '360° Career Mentorship & Leadership Program' Team
James (Jim) Leitch, B.A.; M.A.; MACP
Leadership Career Counsellor and Psychotherapist
Credentials: Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
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. Additionally, Jim has extensive experience in the field of addiction and mental health, understanding how such challenges can significantly impact a person as they navigate their own career.
Location:Ontario
Language: English
Licensing for insurance coverage: Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario (RP) // Certified to work with clients across Canada and the US
Joanne Weston, BA Hons, MEdTEch
Executive Coach & Mindful Leadership and Development
Credentials: Master's Degree in Education, International Coaching Federation Certification (ICF), Certified Organizational Development Coach and Certified Conscious Business Coach
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.
Joanne received ACC ICF certification in 2012 and is a certified practitioner of assessments including MBTI, STRONG interest Inventory, FIRO-B/FIRO Business and Benchmarks for Managers. She is a certified Organizational Development Coach.
· Expertise / Focus: Self-awareness, authentic leadership, communication & influencing, emerging adults, high-potentials, leaders in tech, work/life balance, young adults, women leaders.
· 11 years in practice
· Location: Montreal, Quebec
· Languages: English & French
John Russell, M.Sc.
Organizational Psychologist • Leadership Development Consultant • Career Strategist
John Russell is an Organizational Psychologist and Leadership Consultant with over 15 years of experience applying psychological science to strengthen leaders, teams, and organizations. Holding a Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, John combines evidence-based research with practical strategies to drive individual growth and organizational transformation.
His career spans consulting, post-secondary education, and leadership development, where he has guided organizations through large-scale change, culture transformation, and talent strategies. John has designed and delivered programs in leadership development, performance management, workplace wellbeing, and career guidance, consistently enabling leaders and teams to thrive in dynamic environments.
At Mindful Career, John partners with executives and professionals through leadership coaching, psychometric assessments, and customized frameworks that uncover strengths, elevate resilience, and align career direction with organizational needs. His calm, strategic approach makes him a trusted advisor for emerging leaders, executives, and HR teams looking to build strong leadership pipelines and foster sustainable engagement.
With a deep background in psychometrics, John has not only applied assessments to thousands of client cases but has also trained other psychologists in leveraging data-driven insights for better decision-making. He is recognized for blending clarity, curiosity, and compassion in his work—qualities that consistently help leaders navigate complexity with confidence and purpose.
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Language: English
Licensing for Insurance Coverage: Registered Provisional Psychologist (Order of Alberta)
Audice Nasser, Ph.D., MBA, RP, CCC
Registered Psychotherapist • Clinical Counselling Hypnotherapist • Leadership & Career Strategist
Audice Nasser is a distinguished Registered Psychotherapist, College Professor, and Leadership Advisor with over 20 years of experience guiding executives, professionals, and organizations toward peak performance. With a Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology, an MBA, and dual credentials as a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), Audice bridges psychology and business to unlock both personal and professional growth.
Her career spans academia, corporate training, and clinical practice. As a respected professor, she has taught Psychology, Human Behaviour, Leadership, Finance, and Entrepreneurship, equipping future leaders with both strategic and human-centric skills. In practice, she specializes in behavioural profiling, psychometrics, and executive coaching, using advanced assessment tools to uncover leadership styles, decision-making patterns, and untapped potential.
Audice is a sought-after speaker and thought leader in career and leadership development, known for her inclusive and data-driven approach. She has designed and delivered high-impact programs in stress management, behavioural analysis, and leadership growth, blending evidence-based psychology with actionable business insights.
Her unique expertise lies in aligning individual purpose with organizational objectives, helping executives and emerging leaders build resilience, emotional intelligence, and high-performing teams. Fluent in English and Arabic, she works with diverse professionals across Canada, the U.S., and internationally.
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Languages: English, Arabic
Insurance Coverage: Licensed RP with the CRPO; Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Catherine Lejtenyi, BA MA ACC
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
Shelly Brown, BA Psy, MA HR
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
The Career Consulting Team
Stephen Vetter
Director of Career Consulting, Operations & Client Success
As Director of Operations and Client Success at Mindful Career, Stephen plays a central role in ensuring every client’s experience is seamless, personalized, and impactful from the very first conversation. He oversees the client journey from introduction through completion, aligning our counsellors, psychologists, and support teams to deliver the highest standards of care and professionalism.
With over a decade of leadership experience in business development, management, and customer relations, Stephen brings a strong foundation in systems optimization and people-focused leadership. Before joining Mindful Career, he co-founded and managed multiple successful ventures, where he built teams, streamlined operations, and cultivated long-term client trust.
Stephen’s ability to combine operational precision with genuine empathy makes him a natural fit for Mindful Career’s mission — helping every client feel seen, supported, and guided toward meaningful results. Outside of work, he’s passionate about continuous growth, mentorship, and giving back to the community through the Progress Club Calgary Bow River, which supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada.
Location: Alberta
Email: Stephen@mindfulcareer.ca
Heidi Sauvé
Senior Career Consultant
With over 15 years of experience in human capital management, client strategy, and career consulting, Heidi brings both depth and warmth to every conversation. Before joining Mindful Career, she held senior roles at leading global organizations, including Ceridian, UKG, and DistillerSR, where she advised executives and professionals on growth, leadership, and career development.
As a Senior Career Consultant, Heidi helps clients navigate change with clarity and confidence. Her extensive background in sales consulting, mentorship, and people development enables her to quickly identify each client’s strengths and guide them toward their ideal career or program path.
Known for her empathy, professionalism, and genuine care, Heidi creates an environment where clients feel seen, supported, and understood. Her mission is simple — to help every individual unlock their potential and take the next meaningful step in their career journey.
Location: Alberta
Email: Heidi@mindfulcareer.ca
Lisa Furlani
Career Consultant
With over a decade of experience guiding professionals and organizations through major transitions, Lisa brings both compassion and strategy to every client conversation. Before joining Mindful Career, she held senior roles in customer success, sales enablement, and communication strategy, where she became known for helping clients clarify complex goals and achieve meaningful growth.
As a Career Consultant, Lisa helps individuals uncover what’s holding them back and guides them toward programs that align with their strengths, values, and life goals. Her deep background in professional communication and client advocacy allows her to ask the right questions and identify real solutions — not surface-level advice.
Clients describe Lisa as warm, intuitive, and highly knowledgeable — a trusted guide who brings clarity and confidence to even the most uncertain career journeys.
Location: Ontario
Email: Lisa@mindfulcareer.ca
Alana Corkery, MBA
Career Consultant
With over 15 years of experience in business development, communications, and client strategy, Alana brings a unique ability to help people see their professional potential clearly. As a Career Consultant at Mindful Career, she’s often one of the first people clients meet — guiding them through their career challenges with empathy, insight, and practical direction.
Her background includes senior roles in healthcare and education, where she built partnerships, led teams, and supported professionals in aligning their work with purpose and impact. Combining her Executive MBA with a deep understanding of human behaviour and organizational growth, Alana helps clients identify the right program and path to move forward with clarity and confidence.
Clients describe Alana as warm, perceptive, and genuinely invested in helping them find fulfilling, sustainable careers — the perfect guide at the start of their Mindful Career journey.
Location: Ontario
Email: Alana@mindfulcareer.ca
Nick Hudson
Career Consultant
With a strong background in career strategy, professional development, and client advisory, Nick brings clarity, structure, and insight to every client interaction. Before joining Mindful Career, he worked closely with professionals across a range of industries, supporting them through career transitions, role alignment, and long-term growth planning.
As a Career Consultant, Nick specializes in helping individuals make sense of complex career decisions and move forward with confidence. His ability to quickly understand a client’s goals, strengths, and challenges allows him to provide practical guidance while keeping the bigger picture in focus.
Nick is known for his thoughtful approach, strong communication skills, and calm, grounded presence. Clients often describe feeling both supported and empowered after working with him. His mission is to help individuals gain clarity, make informed decisions, and take purposeful steps toward careers that truly fit.
Location: Ontario
Email: Nick@mindfulcareer.ca
John Stebbing
Career Consultant
John Stebbing is a Career Consultant at Mindful Career, where he supports individuals in finding fulfilling, purpose-driven work. Drawing on more than 15 years of experience across hospitality management, professional training and client relations. John brings a deep understanding of service, communication, and leadership to every interaction.
At Mindful Career, John focuses on meeting clients exactly where they are in their journey. Guiding them with empathy, strategy, and a genuine desire to help them move forward with confidence. He believes the process of discovery is just as meaningful as the destination, and takes pride in connecting each client with the right member of the career guidance team and providing the resources for their own unique goals.
John’s approach is grounded in connection, active listening, and the belief that everyone deserves a career that brings both success and satisfaction.
Location: Alberta
Email: John@mindfulcarere.ca
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