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Clayton Wilson
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Edward Chambers
"I had been out of work for a while and feeling lost and unmotivated in my job search. I did my research and immediately connected with the approach at Careers by Design. They seemed to have a bright and positive outlook. I made a call to them and was impressed by their professionalism and kindness for my situation. I'm very pleased with the coaching tha..." Read more
7 years ago
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Bianca Guarnaccia
Property Manager
"I was nervous when I booked my first appointment because I wasn't sure what to expect. After the initial meeting I couldn't wait to start. Careers by Design has given me the confidence I needed to get my career back on track. I couldn't have done it without Pat! Thank you :)"
7 years ago
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Tracey Popple
Supervisor
"Pat was an amazing coach! She played an integral role in supporting my career journey. I would highly recommend Pat!"
7 years ago
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Jasmine Sandhu
Product Field Trainer
"Was the BEST decision I made!!! Lee really helped me determine my goals and take a big step in my life in terms of my career. Without her guidance and encouragement I would never have decided to take a new career opportunity when I was comfortable working in a family business. I'm very happy that with Lee's help I was able to figure out what my goals are an..." Read more
7 years ago
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Elizabeth Noble
"I have had the pleasure of working with Careers by Design on many occasions. The coaching meetings are inspiring, helpful and effective! I felt comfortable with my coach. She guided me to go beyond my initial ideas and to figure out what I really want in my career. Their approach involves listening to what people need and guiding them in creating the career..." Read more
8 years ago
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H P
"I have known Shirin for a little over 10 years and have sought her coaching skills multiple times to guide me though transitions. Whether the changes were job related or stemming from career choices due to life changes, Shirin provided non judgmental space to express my career challenges and helped me work through them. She helped put things in perspective..." Read more
8 years ago
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Shawn McKee
"Pat is an excellent listener and can offer a lot of ideas to help you stand out in your job search. She is great to work with and I recommend getting in touch with her to see what she can do for you."
8 years ago
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Natalie Saint-Cyr
Switcher/Director
"As someone looking for a career change after being in one industry my entire life, I found Pat's guidance and support to be so helpful. Working with Pat has helped me focus on what to look for in a career that suits me. She has helped me find new opportunities in places I wouldn't have thought of. She's guided me and provided lots of advice for moving in..." Read more
8 years ago
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Andrew Erickson
"Working with Careers by Design was great. I really needed to do something different to break out of my career rut. At first, I wasn't sure how coaching could help but I decided to give it a try because a friend recommended it to me to figure out my next move and build the skills to get promoted - I'm so glad I did! I highly recommend this service if you want..." Read more
8 years ago
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Caitlin Muirhead
"I would highly recommend Pat as a career counsellor. In just 4 sessions she helped me take a step back to discover my interests and work values and then take a step forward to help me better navigate networking and interviewing opportunities. She gave some extremely valuable suggestions and tips that were very beneficial in landing my first job! While her..." Read more
8 years ago
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Jen Shin
"Pat Parisi was instrumental in helping me to uncover what my ultimate career aspirations were and so much more. Through methodical, rigorous coaching and a holistic approach, she helped me to re-define and clarify my personal definition of “dream career,” and ultimately, to live it. With her years of experience and intuitive savvy, she was an integral part..." Read more
9 years ago
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Audra T
"I recently completed a Master's to complement my skills and work experience. Before I started the coaching sessions, I was having difficulty integrating my old skills with my new skills. This made it difficult to prepare a cohesive statement on what I had to offer, and as such what I should include on a CV. My coach, Lee, helped me put together a narrative..." Read more
9 years ago
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Laura Nashman
""I would definitely recommend Pat, as she delves into the deep parts of her clients, and honours both the emotional as well as the practical aspects, which I found to be very valuable. Her compassion, emotional intelligence and therapeutic/coaching mastery are a winning combination! They provided me with the tools and techniques to move my life in a ne..." Read more
9 years ago
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Daniel Wong
"After 10 years in my line of work, I wanted to be strategic about planning the next steps. The idea of change was daunting and I was faced with uncertainty. The nature of my career path is unique and I needed a specific brand of guidance to move forward. Careers By Design's approach stands out by customizing their services to each person and their career st..." Read more
9 years ago
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Here There
"Working with Pat has been life changing. She is deeply perceptive and will use a variety of tools from her expansive experience to encourage self-understanding, confidence, and action. My life took several positive directions after consistently working with her, and I will carry the practices she provided me with for a very longtime to come. I highly recomm..." Read more
9 years ago
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Sameer Farooq
"Working with Pat has been life changing. She is deeply perceptive and will use a variety of tools from her expansive experience to encourage self-understanding, confidence, and action. My life took several positive directions after consistently working with her, and I will carry the practices she provided me with for a very longtime to come. I highly recomme..." Read more
9 years ago
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Paul Hornak
Controller
"I have known Pat Parisi since 2003. Pat has been a great mentor to me. I very much enjoy working with her. Pat has helped me to advance my career and also helped me with my personal relationships. I find her extremely knowledgeable, professional, attentive, kind and a great listener. I would highly recommend her services. Paul"
9 years ago
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Anna Weinstein
Senior Communications Lead
"Pat was a grounding and cheerful reference point during a period of unrest and uncertainty in my life. She is an excellent listener, and helped me to frame my experience in a way that enabled me to move forward, rather than staying stuck in the loop I had been going in on my own. She balances genuine listening and reflection with a very appropriate and helpf..." Read more
9 years ago
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Samantha Jones
"I wanted to make a career change. I've already had many years of experience and didn't want to start at the bottom again. A friend recommended Careers by Design to me. Coaching helped me to see how my skills could be used in a job that was much better suited to me in the same field. It made me realize that I had many more options than I thought. To enjoy wo..." Read more
9 years ago
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Andrew Lee
"I went for coaching when I was thinking about going back to school. Doing an MBA is a big investment and I wanted to make sure that I was making the right decision. My coach helped me to feel confident about my decision and write a strong application. She helped me to describe my technical experience in easy to understand language. I got into the program of..." Read more
9 years ago
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"Phenomenal experience. Lee is a highly skilled professional coach who has helped me transition into a new career field. I would recommend her to anyone looking to explore alternative careers and for those looking to create a comprehensive plan to achieve your career goals and transition. Worth every penny."
7 years ago