I partner with post-secondary institutions and other career service providers to improve how career education is delivered—both behind the scenes and directly to students or clients.
Services include:
Custom career programming and curriculum (events, workshops, resources, etc.)
Team training aligned with current career development standards
Mentorship and guidance for new or developing career professionals
Systems and workflows that reduce repetitive support and create space for deeper, more strategic conversations with students
Scalable tools and backend processes to maintain high-quality programming—even with limited resources
LinkedIn training and profile creation for Employer Relations Consultants or other team members managing employer engagement
I have had the pleasure to work with Michelle in several capacities during our time at Georgian College. I have always been impressed with her and sincerely hope we can continue to work together for years to come. She is professional, bright, talented, and really has her finger on the pulse of career development and trends. Most recently, Michelle provided a customized LinkedIn training program for Georgian College's Co-operative Education and Career Success team. The program included:
• Up-to-date information on how we can best advise our students who are using LinkedIn to develop their brand and optimize their job search
• Creative ideas and easy-to-use templates to develop a profile that markets our co-op programs
• Employer outreach/research strategies
Michelle shared her knowledge through various methods, including workshops, 1:1 coaching sessions, video tutorials, templates, etc. Our staff greatly benefited from this session and are continually using Michelle’s strategies both personally, and with Georgian College students. She is truly a subject matter expert with a knack for making connections to both material and audience.
— John Daggett, Manager, Co-operative Education and Career Success, Georgian College
Michelle delivered a LinkedIn Blueprint: Master Your Profile workshop to 60 University of Toronto Engineering graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. She provided students with practical strategies and tips to understand the mechanics of LinkedIn, create a strong profile, and optimize their job search. Michelle went the extra mile to deepen participant’s experience by providing live LinkedIn profile reviews and a customized guide to master a LinkedIn profile. Following the workshop, she even provided one student with a 30 min, 1-on-1 LinkedIn profile review. 97% of participants agreed to strongly agreed that they were more confident in their ability to create a strong LinkedIn profile after attending her workshop. Michelle is an engaging and thoughtful career coach and social media strategist who brings deep knowledge and care to understand her client’s needs and create impactful learning experiences. She is a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend her for career development learning opportunities.
— Teresa Didiano, MSc Graduate Professional Development Coordinator, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, University of Toronto
Michelle has done several career-focused sessions with my post-graduate business students over the years. She is very engaging and interactive with the students which is why I continue to ask her to join my classes. She has a unique ability to relate to the students and make sure that they can practically apply their learning to the real-world. Michelle is a LinkedIn guru and always has her finger on the pulse of trends – and nowadays, trends come and go so fast. I rely on her up-to-date knowledge and expertise in my classes every semester. My students have benefitted from her workshops on building their professional future using the power of LinkedIn, and she is always a class favourite.
— Lindsay Byers, PT Faculty, Global Business Management, Georgian College
Michelle’s engaging presentations on career development and how to use LinkedIn to develop strong industry connections have been invaluable for my graphic design students. She has the unique ability to quickly determine her audience’s needs and deliver results-focused tips and techniques that they can immediately employ. Finding work after graduation is a primary concern of students and Michelle’s advice and guidance provide them with the confidence to take the necessary steps to be successful in a very competitive job market.
— George Mashinter, Graphic Design, Georgian College — Field Placement Officer and Professor
Michelle regularly gave my students concrete and practical advice. She understands what employers are looking for, and she articulated clearly that applicants shouldn't just talk about what they have done—they need to tell employers what they can do for them, in the future. Students have followed up with Michelle to get personalized feedback after hearing and seeing her excellent presentation.
— Kevin Brooks, Social Justice (MA) Program Advisor, Lakehead University
I collaborate with non-profits, community organizations, and businesses that want to integrate career development into their workplace—whether for staff retention or community impact.
Services include:
LinkedIn training and profile creation for client-facing teams or senior leaders
Thought leadership and online visibility support for executives
Career programming and resources to support employee development and retention
Coaching services for staff (1:1 or group-based)
Training for HR professionals or internal teams supporting career growth
Career programming for Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Let’s talk about how to strengthen your career programming or team capacity.