It all began
with curiosity.

My Story

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I felt like something was missing . . . so I began exploring new paths for my life and career.

I use my talents to help shine a light on others’ gifts through a coaching process that prioritizes reflection, exploration, and curiosity.

Since I was a little girl, I have been curious about how people think, act, and behave. I used to strike up conversations with everyone I met, eager to hear their story! My passion for learning about people led me to a career in Human Resources (HR).

What I realized during my career in HR was that I had a special talent in coaching people to grow into new roles, to go for a promotion, and to improve their skills.

What I was best at doing in my HR roles was helping people get unstuck from parts of their life that were no longer serving them. I coached people who were negative, depressed and/or unhappy with their careers to move into better positions that they were satisfied with. I coached executives to lead their teams better so that staff satisfaction increased.

What I have come in contact with over and over again is that many people are stuck in positions, or roles that they are unfulfilled with but simply do not know how to move forward. This is where I come in. 

I know what it feels like to be unfulfilled and realize something is missing in your career. When I worked in HR I craved opportunities for curiosity-led exploration and deep, meaningful conversations where my work directly contributed to the change people were seeking. This led me to question the status quo (the 9-5 hustle) and begin my search for a new career. With the combination of my education, experience, and passion for supporting people, I found my path in coaching. I am deeply fulfilled by seeing people discover their purpose, utilize their potential, and create a path that leads to their own definition of success. There is nothing I’d rather do!

If you find yourself interested in growing a business, unsatisfied with your work, and/or are looking to build your skillset, I would love to help you!

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I wanted a career that allowed for alignment in my life. It is my passion to support others in that same pursuit.

Credentials

Professional Certified Coach

Hudson Institute of Coaching — Dec 2022


Certified Lumina Spark Practitioner

Lumina Spark — Dec 2023



Master’s in Organization Development

Pepperdine University — Aug 2018


Bachelor’s of Commerce in HR Management

University of Guelph — Dec 2013


Leadership Certificate

University of Guelph — May 2013

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About My Team

I am a SMALL BUT MIGHTY team, or at least I like to think of myself like this! I am proud to say that I now have a part-time colleague who supports me day to day with student onboarding, newsletter preparation, social media content, website updates, business analytics and so much more! 

I think it is important to recognize the people who help us be better than we could be on our own. Maha is my go-to support; thank you Mahalakshmi Pazhanisamy for believing in my vision and being a part of it! 

A note from Maha

Hello readers! A little about myself. My name is Mahalakshmi Pazhanisamy, most people call me Maha, and I came from a very small town in India and worked there for 5 years in IT. Back in India, I had no exposure to the outside world and was in my comfort zone. One day, I decided to break my comfort and do something exciting and challenging. I am interested in business, data, and statistics, so I came to Canada to pursue an MBA in Business Analytics. I arrived in Canada with many fears and self-doubts about going through a career transition, but I was not afraid to face the challenges. Luckily, I met Isabelle, and she hired me as a student intern for my graduate internship program. That was a life-changing moment for me. I learned a lot of things about business, marketing, and analytics, and working with Isabelle has enhanced my skills in both my career and personal life. The skills and knowledge I gained as an intern got me a full-time job in an IT firm before graduating. On top of that, Isabelle recognized my good work and hired me as her first employee to support and play a role in her success journey. About my hobbies, I love to paint, doodle, and watch anime. These activities help me to focus and stop overthinking during hard times.

Thank you for believing in me, Isabelle, and for creating a healthy working environment.

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