this is for you if...
You're capable, motivated, and somehow still stuck.
You overthink decisions and then procrastinate acting on them.
You're navigating a transition and want a clearer plan.
You want support without being micromanaged or judged.
what i help with
Academic & Student Coaching
From Grade 9 to grad school, I help students manage pressure, plan strategically, and build confidence without burning out.
High school transitions · University overwhelm · Grad school stress · Applications & planning
Career & Professional Coaching
Whether you're launching, leveling up, or quietly wondering "is this all there is,?" we'll create more clarity and forward motion towards values.
New grads · Career upgrades · Entrepreneurs · Burnout & boundaries
how coaching with me works
Get Clear
We identify unhelpful patterns, what's driving them, and what needs to change.
Build a Plan
Practical strategies that align with your values- not someone else's agenda.
Create Momentum
Ongoing support and accountability so you keep moving forward towards your ideal life.
Why work with me?
I’m the coach you come to when you want honesty, clarity, and someone who will challenge and support you to take action; not just hype you up with inspirational Pinterest quotes.
As an award-winning professor, therapist, and coach, I help students, grads, and early-career professionals figure out what matters, what doesn’t, and how to build the kind of life they actually want, not the one anxiety or imposter syndrome is running.
Think of me as the perfect mix of:
who i work with
High school students · University & grad students · New grads · Professionals · Entrepreneurs
If you’re thoughtful, capable, and ready to stop spinning — we’ll get along just fine.
Impressive results at a glance
Ready to stop spiraling and start moving with Intention?
Your next chapter doesn’t appear out of nowhere — you build it. I’ll help you do it with clarity, confidence, and some laughs along the way.
Client Testimonials
"Working with Janet was a major turning point for me in
high school and during my transition to university. Our work together didn’t
just help me improve my grades, but she also helped me understand how I think,
how I learn, and how to build systems that actually work for me.
Her coaching gave me a real edge when I started at Waterloo. I already knew how
to plan, prioritize, and manage stress in a demanding environment. The habits
and tools I developed with Janet continue to shape how I approach my courses,
internships, and longer-term career goals."
"I wouldn’t be where I am in my career today without Janet’s mentorship. She helped me express my ideas in a way that finally felt clear and confident and she taught me frameworks I still use every single day in my work. She never took a one-size-fits-all approach; she paid attention to how I learned and what I wanted to achieve and always found a way to teach and support me. She could take even the most complicated ideas and make them simple and usable. What really sets her apart, though, is how much she genuinely cares about the people she mentors and their long-term success. I went from being an average student with no clear direction to working in marketing at a private equity firm in New York and I can honestly say that so much of my success, from copywriting to communication, comes directly from the time I spent working with her."
"When people ask me what contributed to my success both professionally and personally, I can’t help but think of the army of mentors and coaches I have had, the most impactful of my mentors being Janet.
Janet didn’t simply give me advice on how to develop my career and achieve the goals I wanted, she truly took the time to understand me. Understand how my upbringing, my socioeconomic class, my role in my family, my role amongst my peers, etc. affected how I thought. That deep understanding of me helped her truly coach me in a way that resonated with me, forming the very habits that contributed to my success now as a young professional. Working with Janet truly opened my eyes to see my life through a different lens: that of a lifelong learner.
Among the friends and family members I have introduced to her, I have also consistently seen meaningful growth and improvement in their confidence, performance, and trajectory. Janet has a remarkable ability to bring out not only the best habits and disciplines in each of her students, but also to instill a deep passion to pursue our dreams and make a meaningful impact in the world. I wholeheartedly recommend any youth or emerging professional to connect with Janet."
“Janet has played a defining role in my professional growth, and I wouldn’t be where I am today without her guidance. From the beginning, she constantly kept me a step ahead of my peers by highlighting the importance of early job experience, reviewing my resume and cover letters, and helping me understand what the professional landscape was like extremely early on. She was always flexible with her time and genuinely invested in my success.
What truly set her mentorship apart was the way she focused on soft skills and how she prepared me for professional success. She helped me develop confidence, communication, and professionalism at an age when most people are only starting to think about their career path.
I can vividly recall how she guided me towards internships and polished my resume, which directly led to me landing my first role as a Financial Analyst with the Government of Ontario in Grade 11. That early start built the foundation for every opportunity that followed. The skills, discipline, and mindset she helped me develop have stayed with me and have continued to open doors, ultimately leading me to roles in private equity and investment banking.
I’m incredibly grateful for everything Janet has done for me. Her mentorship has shaped both my career, and I'm certain that without her professional guidance, I would not have the career I have today.”