About Us — Meet the Team
The team behind
More Happy Mondays
Heart-centred coaches and counsellors, each selected and trained in our unique Connect Head & Heart approach — with decades of combined experience across Canada and the US.
50,000+Hours of coaching
Since 2004Helping Canadians
1000sOf clients coached
NationalMedia featured
A Welcome from Our Founder
"With equal focus on head and heart, every one of our counsellors undergoes an extensive selection and training process in our Connect Head & Heart approach. Click through and get to know each of our highly qualified team members."
♥ Shirin Khamisa — Founder & Practice Leader
The Team
Coaches & counsellors who care
Every member of our team has worked with individuals across all major professions, industries, and career stages.
Shirin Khamisa BA BEd
Founder, Practice Leader & Coach Founder of Careers by Design and creator of the Connect Head & Heart approach. A regular contributor to national media, Shirin has coached thousands of Canadians since 2004. Read Shirin's bio →
Linda Faucheux MA LPC
Career & Leadership Coach Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Executive Coach with 20 years in career development, including leadership roles in university career centres. Blends strengths-based coaching with mindfulness. Read Linda's bio →
Jen Davies Ed.D. RP CCC
Registered Psychotherapist & Career Counsellor Registered Psychotherapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor with a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology from the University of Toronto. Specializes in career transitions, burnout, and workplace stress. Read Jen's bio →
Tami Cooper BA CRS
Resume & Branding Specialist Certified Resume Strategist who translates your strengths and story into resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles that get noticed. Read Tami's bio →
Adam Winfield BA CERM
Executive Resume & Branding Specialist Certified Executive Resume Master who helps senior leaders and executives tell their career story with clarity and impact. Read Adam's bio →
Caroline Donnelly
Client Happiness Manager & Intake Counsellor Your first point of contact. Caroline listens to where you're stuck, answers your questions, and matches you with the coach or counsellor best suited to your goals. Read Caroline's bio →
Whoever you work with, you get the same foundation: every coach and counsellor on our team is certified in the Connect Head & Heart methodology — so insight, emotion, and strategy always work together.
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