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Michelle Schafer

Michelle Schafer

Michelle Schafer is an ICF-certified coach and facilitator, specializing in career transition and leadership. She is the owner and founder of Michelle Schafer Coaching, empowering people to achieve career fulfillment. Michelle is passionate about people and inspired by their progress, working with clients at all levels of an organization and across sectors including federal and municipal government, high tech, not-for-profit and financial services. Michelle offers coaching 1:1 and in groups, and most recently was recognized as one of Ottawa's Top Coaches in 2024. Michelle’s book, Cultivating Career Growth: Navigating Transitions with Purpose, geared to help people explore new career paths and find a job, can be ordered on Amazon.
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Before your client quits: The career conversation they might be missing

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When I asked my client this question, the trajectory of the conversation shifted dramatically.  She initially reached out to me because she was feeling dissatisfied in her job. She used...