I’m Michelle, a Certified Career Development Practitioner and founder of The Tailored Career. I help women figure out what they truly want to do—and teach them how to actually land the job.

Some of the women I work with feel completely stuck in their careers. Others know what they want, but don’t know how to get there. I support both.

My work blends self-discovery and career clarity with practical, modern job search strategy. That means everything from exploring your values and strengths, to building resumes and LinkedIn profiles that actually work, to learning how to connect with the right people and show up with confidence.

I started this work because I’ve lived it.

In 2016, I graduated as a mature student—and a single mom—full of ambition but under pressure to figure it all out fast. I was one of the last in my class to land a job, and even though I had experience, I couldn’t figure out how to communicate my value.

Eventually, I landed a role in HR (thank you, LinkedIn), and everything shifted. Being on the inside of the hiring process sparked a deep interest in how people market themselves, how they get noticed, and how they position their value in competitive job markets.

That curiosity led me to pursue additional training at Conestoga College in career development. There, I expanded my work beyond job search strategy—diving into career theory and the psychology behind how people build careers that actually fit.

It shaped the way I support women now: not just helping them land a job, but helping them build careers that align with who they are and support their overall well-being.

Over the past decade, I’ve supported thousands of women through coaching, workshops, and consulting—both inside organizations and through my own business.

I’ve spoken at institutions like Georgian College, Lakehead University, and the University of Toronto, and consulted on career education strategy with Lakehead and Georgian.

I was part of the national team that created Canada’s CCDP® certification exam and served as a board member for the Ontario Association of Career Management.

At the core of all this, my mission is simple:

To help women find alignment, get paid what they’re worth, and feel empowered in their careers—on their terms.

I believe career development is personal, political, and powerful.

And I’m here to make it feel doable.

Quick Background

• Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP®)

• Completed training in Career Development at Conestoga College

• Contributor to the national CCDP® certification exam

• Former board member for Ontario Association of Career Management

• Speaker at Lakehead University, Georgian College, and University of Toronto

• Consultant for Lakehead and on career-related projects

• Known for helping women connect the dots between who they are and where they want to go—then teaching them how to get there