Career Counselling & Coaching Services in Winnipeg MB
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Wondering what career is right for you & how to make it happen?
Get personalized 1 on 1 career advising and career coaching.
Move forward, faster.
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Struggling with your job search?
1 on 1 job search coaching helps you every step of the way.
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Gain confidence & ace your interview with 1 on 1 interview coaching.
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Winnipeg - we are your leaders in 1-on-1 career advising, career path planning, outplacement services, resume writing & interview coaching.
We're here to help - we serve all industries & career stages: from starting out to mid-career, seasoned professionals & leaders.
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Meet with your coach on Zoom for your first session and bring your goals and challenges. She will listen closely and work with you to create a step by step strategy.
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What We Do & Why It Works
For over 20 years our career coaches have helped professionals
in the Winnipeg area to achieve success.
Shirin Khamisa
Founder & Practice Leader
"Hi, I'm Shirin Khamisa, and I founded Careers By Design with a singular goal in mind: to help professionals in the Winnipeg Area achieve success in their careers on their own terms.
Do you want to?
- Achieve your career goals faster?
- Feel better & be more confident?
We believe that career success is not a one-size-fits-all approach.
That's why we take the time to get to know you, understand your goals, and help you develop a customized career plan, all with a unique & proven approach that works in the real world by helping you Connect Head & Heart.
Whether you're just starting out in your career or looking to make a career change, our team is here to support you. We can assist you with identifying your strengths, exploring new career options, honing your job search techniques, and developing entrepreneurship & leadership skills. Your career development is in your control.
Don't just settle for a job – let us help you find a meaningful and fulfilling career so you can be truly happy with your work."
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Meet Our Team
Highly experienced & qualified career counsellors. We work with all professionals including but not limited to: business leaders, executives, corporate professionals, entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, technology professionals, education leaders to new graduates, young professionals and those seeking management or roles with more responsibility.
Linda Faucheux M.A. LPC
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) & Former Psychotherapist
- Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology
- Associate Certified Coach (ACC) from International Coaching Federation (ICF)
- Former Director of Career Services at Naropa University in Boulder Colorado
- Certificate in Executive Coaching from Deep Coaching Institute, California
- HeartMath® Certified Add Heart Facilitator
A Career Coach for more than 25 years and former Director of Career Services, Linda focuses on your strengths, helps you clarify and develop your unique genius and helps you cultivate greater resilience when facing uncertainty and change as you move toward more meaningful work in the world.
Jen Davies RP CCC Ed.D
- Registered Psychotherapist at CRPO (College of Registered Psychotherapists in Ontario)
- Certified Canadian Counsellor
- Doctor of Education in Counselling Psychology (Ed.D), OISE, University of Toronto
- Assistant Professor at Algoma University
- Professor at Conestoga College
- President at Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association
Jen is a Career Counsellor who gets you unstuck. Drawing on her vast experience in human resources and career development, she helps you gain clarity on your next steps, overcome self-doubt, and navigate career challenges with renewed confidence. Jen's approach is practical, supportive, and focused on moving you forward to work that fits.
*Counselling with Jen may be covered by Canadian extended health care benefit plans, please check with your provider.*
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Our career counselling and coaching service will match you with a coach who has the expertise and experience to help you reach your full potential.
Let us help you take the next step towards your dream career.
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We get it. Job searching can be disheartening and downright tough. You don't need to do this alone.
Let our expert coaches guide you through the job search process and give you the tools you need to succeed.
Connect head & heart and tap into your strengths
We strongly believe that true career satisfaction comes from connecting your head and heart.
Our expert coaches will work with you to uncover your unique strengths and passions, and help you align them with your career goals.
With our guidance, you can tap into your full potential and achieve success on your own terms.
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After 20 years, our clients' success speaks louder than we ever could.
"I had the pleasure of working with Linda during a particularly challenging period in my life.
Her calm and centered demeanor immediately put me at ease.
Linda guided me through the process of redefining my career path, helping me to step back and assess my needs and priorities with clarity.We took several personality and strength assessments, and she helped add definition and color to the things I excel at. Her support and expertise were invaluable in giving me the confidence and comfort I needed to approach this significant change.
Linda also had great ideas and feedback for ways to continue heading down my new career path. She was extremely good at helping me prepare for interviews, and thanks to her guidance, I landed the first job I interviewed for after working with her.
I highly recommend Linda to anyone seeking a career coach who genuinely wants to make changes in their lives. I will be sure to use her services again in my next challenge. Thank you for your help Linda."
Drew Robinson M.Sc.
Financial Advisor
"Jen is an exceptional career development practitioner.
Her authenticity, determination and heart in anything she undertakes is refreshing."
Jennifer Ankrett MBA CHRL
Transformative Executive Leader
"Linda Faucheux was my career coach and she was absolutely fantastic.
She supported me through one of the biggest transitions of my life and I will be forever grateful.
I am successfully employed and feel more confident and connected to myself than ever before.
I highly recommend working with Linda."
Mallory Chapman
Mgr of Product Management,
Lululemon
"Jen uses intuition and her wide-spanning knowledge of a variety of fields and resources to pinpoint career opportunities.
Her energy is boundless. She is one of the most insatiably curious career professionals I have met."
Sivan Kerbel MSW RSW
Education Advisor
"Linda is an exceptional career counselor whom I wholeheartedly recommend.
She not only understood my aspirations but also guided me in gaining a deeper understanding of myself, which has been instrumental in shaping my career goals. Linda's ability to help me formulate a clear and strategic plan for my professional journey has been invaluable.
Her skill as a good listener, combined with thought-provoking questions, made our sessions not only informative but also incredibly enriching.
Linda's patience throughout the process has been a key factor in our successful collaboration.I'm thrilled to share that, thanks to
Linda's unwavering support and expertise, I've successfully secured my aspirational role. Her mentorship has played a pivotal role in defining my career trajectory, and I am genuinely grateful for the significant impact she has had.
I feel fortunate to have had Linda's guidance during this crucial phase of my career."
Nikhil Kulhalli
Senior Vice President, Citibank
"Participating in The More Happy Mondays career coaching program at Careers by Design gave me the tools to feel more positive and handle this stressful situation better.
All this boosted my confidence so I could take the next steps to get out of a difficult situation. My coach helped me to explore my options and I decided on a new direction with confidence."
Rob Arnott
Chief Operating Officer, Paro Marketing
Quick Cheat-Sheet to Career Counselling services Winnipeg
At Careers by Design, we believe that every individual has unique talents, interests, and aspirations that can be leveraged to achieve success and fulfillment in their chosen career. Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to make a change, we are here to help you explore your options and guide you towards your goals.
Our approach to career counselling is based on the latest research and theories in the field. We use a combination of assessments, coaching techniques, and counselling strategies to help individuals identify their strengths and weaknesses, explore career options, and develop a plan to achieve their goals.
Keep reading to learn more about key concepts and ideas in the area of career counselling.
Career Development
Career development is a continuous process that involves acquiring and improving the necessary skills, knowledge, and experiences to achieve personal and professional goals. This process includes career planning, which involves setting short-term and long-term career goals and identifying a career path that aligns with one’s interests and strengths.
Career Coaching
Career coaching is a process of working with a coach to identify and achieve career-related goals. It is based on principles of coaching psychology, which emphasizes the importance of empowering individuals to take responsibility for their own personal and professional development.
Positive psychology is an essential component of career coaching, as it emphasizes the importance of building on individuals’ strengths and positive attributes, rather than focusing solely on their weaknesses or limitations. Person-centered therapy is also an important approach to career coaching, as it emphasizes the importance of creating a safe, non-judgmental space in which individuals can explore their thoughts and feelings related to their career goals.
Career Assessment
Career assessment is a critical component of career development, as it enables individuals to identify their strengths, interests, and values, and explore potential career paths that align with those characteristics. There are several types of career assessments available, each with its own unique approach and focus.
One commonly used career assessment is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), which assesses individuals’ personality types based on four dichotomies: extraversion vs. introversion, sensing vs. intuition, thinking vs. feeling, and judging vs. perceiving. Another popular assessment is True Colors, which categorizes individuals into four color-coded personality types based on their preferences for communication and problem-solving styles.
Employment Counselling
Employment counseling is a critical aspect of career development, as it focuses specifically on helping individuals identify and pursue job opportunities that align with their skills, interests, and values. This can include providing support and guidance in areas such as resume writing, job searching, interview preparation, and negotiating job offers.
At Careers by Design, we offer comprehensive employment counseling services to help individuals navigate the complex job market and find meaningful work. Our employment counselors are trained to provide guidance and support in a range of areas, including job searching strategies, networking techniques, and developing effective resumes and cover letters.
Where Does Careers by Design Operate?
No matter where you reside in North America or internationally, we can help you!
We offer a completely unique way of solving career challenges that no other company we're aware of does!
Frequently Asked Questions
Please also view our much more comprehensive FAQ on counselling.
Career counselling with us can help you gain clarity and confidence in your career journey. We'll provide you with personalized support, career path planning and career guidance to explore your career options, and create an action plan to reach your goals. Our coaches also specialize in resiliency building and stress management.
We offer a holistic, heart-based approach to career counselling. It's unique in the marketplace so you won't find this approach anywhere else. We'll provide you with the tools to identify your skills, interests, and values to help you find the right career path for you.
We’ll customize a plan that works for you. Generally, for a career change or transition, the career counselling and coaching process takes between 7-12 sessions . If you're looking for job search coaching and you already know what target position you're aiming for, then 4-7 sessions is a good estimate.
We have over 18 years of experience in the field and have earned over 300 5-star reviews across the US and Canada. Our holistic and heart-based approach ensures that each client is treated with respect and given the personalized attention they need to reach their career goals. Unlike a solo practitioner we have 1000s of cases to draw upon and the collective wisdom of our coaching team that you can leverage.
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