Navigating your career journey can feel overwhelming at times. Whether you’re just starting out, transitioning to a new role, or facing personal challenges that impact your professional life, having the right support can make all the difference. But how do you know whether you need career coaching or career counseling?
The answer lies in understanding your goals and what kind of guidance will help you achieve them.
The Practical Path: Career Coaching in Calgary
Career coaching focuses on actionable strategies to help you bridge the gap between where you are now and where you want to be. This process is future-focused, goal-oriented, and grounded in equipping you with the tools you need to succeed in your chosen field. As a Certified Work-Life & Career Strategist and an active member of Career Professionals of Canada, I bring a results-driven approach to career coaching that’s tailored to your unique situation.
Here’s how career coaching can help you:
Clarify your direction. Through career assessments, we’ll uncover your strengths, interests, and values, helping you align your ambitions with realistic and fulfilling career paths.
Gain insights into the job market. As someone with expertise in Calgary’s labor market, I’ll provide you with actionable knowledge on employability skills, in-demand roles, and the latest trends in hiring.
Create a roadmap for success. Together, we’ll design strategic, step-by-step plans that align with your goals, whether it’s transitioning to a new role, pursuing a promotion, or exploring a completely new field.
"Career coaching is ideal for individuals who are ready to roll up their sleeves and take a proactive approach to their professional growth."
Whether you’re a high school student exploring your options, a young professional navigating career transitions, or an experienced worker seeking new challenges, career coaching provides a structured and supportive way forward.
The Reflective Path: Career Counselling in Calgary
While career coaching emphasizes strategy and action, career counseling takes a deeper, more introspective approach. It focuses on addressing the emotional and psychological barriers that might be holding you back from reaching your full potential. With over 10 years of full-time experience in the Human Services sector and specialized training in Trauma-Informed Care, Harm Reduction, and Mental Health First Aid, I’m well-equipped to support clients who feel stuck due to personal challenges.
Career counseling can help you:
Overcome emotional barriers. Whether it’s anxiety about career decisions, self-doubt, or fear of failure, we’ll work together to process your feelings and build the resilience needed to move forward.
Gain clarity and confidence. Through reflective exercises and supportive discussions, you’ll better understand the root causes of your challenges and develop strategies to overcome them.
Reconnect with your purpose. If you’ve lost sight of what truly matters to you, career counseling provides a safe space to rediscover your passions and align them with your professional aspirations.
Career counseling is particularly beneficial if you’re grappling with significant stress, emotional hurdles, or uncertainty about your next steps. It’s a supportive process designed to help you feel empowered, confident, and ready to take on new opportunities.
Why Not Both?
One of the things that sets Brilliant Person Career Coaching apart is my ability to blend these two approaches of career coaching and counselling in Calgary. Whether you need help unpacking emotional roadblocks or creating a step-by-step plan to land your ideal job, I meet you where you are.
The direction we take is entirely defined by your needs:
For example:
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by self-doubt or uncertainty, we might focus on counseling techniques to help you process those emotions and rebuild your confidence.
If you’re eager to take immediate action, we’ll dive into strategic planning to identify opportunities and set achievable goals.
Together, we create a path that’s uniquely yours.
Your Next Step to Achieving Career Goal Success
At Brilliant Person Career Coaching, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to every client relationship. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Arts & Digital Technology, certifications in career strategy and mental health, and recognition as one of Calgary’s top career coaches, I’m committed to helping you navigate your journey with professionalism and care.
Take the first step toward your future today.
Yules Chan (BFA, CWS, CCS) is a CPC registered career development professional in Calgary who is motivated in providing holistic excellence by finding your hidden genius through the world of employment.
For more information go to Brilliant Person Career Coaching or call +1 (403) 891-2673 for a 15-minute complimentary consultation. We provide both in-person and online services