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Coaching for highly-aware, modern
professionals seeking clarity on their
path.
If you’re a professional feeling stuck, unsure, or unfulfilled, you’re right to seek change.
However…
If you feel that receiving a promotion, going back to school, moving across the country, starting a business, or simply quitting your job is the ultimate solution that will solve all your woes — you may be in for disappointment.
HERE’S THE PROBLEM
Changing your environment or situation without uncovering the root cause of why you’re feeling stuck or uneasy is often a temporary fix.
Imagine someone suggesting more coffee when you're suffering from exhaustion. Sure, it might be helpful in the moment, but, no, it doesn’t solve the bigger issue.
Finding solutions that truly resonate and actually deliver long-term results need to honour you as a whole person and consider your personal and social identities, your everyday life, emotions, experiences, what brings you joy, and most of all, your values.
And this requires deep inner work.
It is this deep inner work that will naturally illuminate your best path forward.
And how do you do this “deep inner work”?
By asking curious questions.
Simple yet thoughtful questions you may have never considered or prioritized in the past...
In my 11+ years as an HR leader with both work and lived experience in equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility, I have seen the negative impacts of allowing these important needs to go unaddressed.
At 42, I experienced two strokes that impacted the language center of my brain and completely changed my relationship with work. A high-achiever who once thrived on 80-hour weeks and constant promotion, I returned to my career to find I no longer recognized myself or the systems I’d been operating in.
That moment sparked a deeper reckoning: not just about my career, but about identity, values, and belonging.
Today, through Coaching That Belongs, I help individuals and organizations navigate their own moments of misalignment. My empowering, co-creative coaching style supports people in finding clarity, self-trust, and a renewed sense of direction not by telling them what to do, but by helping them hear their own voice again.
Because you don’t have to wait for a life-altering event to realign with what matters. The invitation to belong fully, freely, and on your own terms is always there. I simply help you find it.
Past Organizational Clients
TESTIMONIAL
“I thought this would be a waste of time.”
To be honest, I didn’t expect to gain as much as I did from the coaching sessions with Jackie.
Each conversation left me feeling incredibly motivated and excited. Her guidance and insightful questions enabled me to address my long-standing issues around setting boundaries. Within just a few weeks of our chat, I was no longer scared to have the difficult conversations I had been avoiding for 20 years.
As a result, I am now consistently reinforcing my boundaries with my boss and peers. I no longer dread work and overall feel so much happier.
— D.C.
BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
Why this style of coaching works
I practice a style of coaching that puts you in the driver seat. This approach addresses the root of what is coming up for you, rather than me giving advice. I offering space to explore alignment between your solutions, your identity and your values. Any next steps, action items, or clarity on your journey is built by us, together, through our focused conversations.
The combination of my work and lived experience equips me with a nuanced perspective, enabling you and I to co-create a brave space that meets you where you're at, without judgement or attachment.
Click below to explore my approach, education, and experience.
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My approach to coaching is focused on you, the client. My role is to coach you, rather than coaching your issue, situation or problem you're bringing to our conversation. My coaching style includes a somatic approach, recognizing the value in both mind and body, emotional and physical.
This allows us to co-create a conversation that gives you the agency to make the change you're seeking. Based on your level of readiness, we will explore your social identities that make up your lived experiences and how you view yourself within those experiences. I will invite you to identify any assumptions or judgements you may be bringing and together, we will explore what it would feel like to let those go in service of you and the destination you're seeking.
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Formal Education:
Certificate in Organizational Coaching, University of British Columbia
Human Resources Management & Leadership, Camosun College
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Arts Major, University of British Columbia
Ongoing Learning & Development:
Coaching Neurodiversity in the Workplace, PersonaGrata Consulting
Autism and Neurodiversity in the Workplace, University of British Columbia
Mental Health First Aid, Opening Minds Mental Health Commission of Canada
Strategic Talent Acquisition Certificate, Human Capital Institute
Introduction to Project Management, Peter B. Gustavson School of Business, Executive Programs
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I am grateful to lean on my 11+ years of HR, leadership, mentoring and coaching experience with focuses in organizational development, employee engagement and recognition, and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Having been an employee and leader, I understand:
Common roadblocks employees face
Difficulties in determining next steps in your career path
The intersection of life and work, and a desire to find a balance
How limiting beliefs can impact how you show up
The path of exploring what leadership means to you
How different leadership approaches impact engagement and trust
How companies approach organizational business decisions, and how those resonate with employees
Work and Lived Experiences in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility:
I have supported two organizations (500-1100 employees) to launch and implement their EDI journeys
I have coached employees and leaders through difficult EDI conversations
Recognizing new elements of my acquired, neurodivergent brain and my invisible disability
I recognize my privilege and am on my own learning journey to raise voices of marginalized folks around me through my work, volunteering and mentorship
See my LinkedIn Profile for more details.
Accreditation + memberships
Member and Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR)
Member - International Coaching Federation (ICF)
Prosci Certified Change Practitioner
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The Career Growth Package
For professionals seeking
career growth -
The Modern Leader Package
For current and aspiring leaders
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The HR Decision Makers Package
For modern HR leaders with a Learning and Development Budget
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The Modern Entrepreneur Package
For current and aspiring entrepreners
The Career Growth Package
For professionals seeking career growth
If you’re at a stuck in your career, looking for ways to increase self-awareness and assertiveness at work, this package is for you.
You may have experienced...
Difficult conversations
Fears that you don’t belong
Living according to your values
Same role, same salary -- for years
Lack of engagement and unsure why
Feelings that you’ve outgrown the organization
Struggles with identifying or respecting your boundaries
A desire to emerge into a leadership role but don’t know how
Wanting to stay at your current job if a few key issues were solved
Unhappiness with your team or other organizational department changes
While this list can go on, the common thread is the feeling of being stuck without clarity needed to make change. To explore these struggles further, reach out for a no-cost discovery call
The Modern Leader Package
For current and aspiring leaders
As a leader in your organization, you’re looking to improve results through self-awareness, communication, collaboration, and influence.
You may be challenged with...
Not being recognized as a trusted leader
Ensuring employees feel valued and heard
Team motivation, performance, and retention
Competing priorities (CEO/Board/Team Members)
Hesitancy around having Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) conversations
The assumption that underperforming employees hinder timely deliverables
Wanting to identify how to show up in your first leadership role
Frustration that your leadership style is no longer effective or being received as you intended
Whether you have existing challenges or you are proactively investing in yourself as a leader, you are welcome here.
The HR Decision Makers Package
Custom packages available
For HR, Learning & Development and EDI decision makers
If you are looking to bring external coaching into your organization as a resource to support your employees, I can help. Topics are driven by employees in our sessions, but can include, as some examples...
Leadership Coaching
Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Employee Engagement and Performance
Imposter Syndrome / Belief in yourself
Challenging discussions around equity, diversity and inclusion
Coaching to support employee outplacement /job transition coaching
Supporting those who want to improve their role in difficult conversations
Any topics in the Leadership or Growth Packages
Best for organizations that hold value insetting their employees up for success. Employee buy-in is required, and confidentiality will be a key ethical component.
The Modern Entrepreneur Package
For current and aspiring entrepreneurs
While the struggles of entrepreneurship may be different depending on industry or business stage, common issues I’ve encountered typically stem from decision making, or lack thereof.
If you find yourself feeling resistance or negativity towards making decisions around any of the below topics or more, we should chat.
Time Management
Setting Boundaries
Imposter Syndrome
Pricing and Finances
Hiring and Business Growth
Trying to decide whether or not to start a business
Whether you’re just starting out or have been in business for 10+ years, I can help you get past a spot of resistance.
TESTIMONIAL
“Refreshingly different.”
Having previously explored life coaching, I found Jackie's approach to coaching professionals refreshingly different. Jackie asks guiding questions while calling upon previous comments I made from past sessions, which helped me paint a clearer picture of what I wanted for my career and life.
She is so gentle and truly listens without interrupting. In addition, she educates herself to better support individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities, BIPOC, and neurodiverse traits.
Connecting with Jackie left me feeling empowered, supported, and encouraged. With Jackie, I never once felt judged or uncomfortable.
— J.R.
The Process
You're at the wheel and in control.
You’re the driver, I’m your passenger.
As a client, you’re the driver in our coach-client relationship. You determine both your journey and your destination. As your coach, I’m your passenger, ready to actively listen, share observations, and inquire with curiosity. Together, we will co-create a space to explore deeply, uncover authentic solutions, and find your clarity.
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Step 1: VIRTUAL CONSULTATION
VIRTUAL CONSULTATION
When you’re ready, we will hop on a 30-min call to evaluate whether we are a good fit for one another. I will send you a contract and payment procedures to confirm our work together. When payment is received, you will choose your coaching dates/times that work best for your schedule.
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Step 2: VIRTUAL COACHING SESSIONS BEGIN
VIRTUAL COACHING SESSIONS BEGIN
In each session, I will ask curious questions to help you arrive at your own personal conclusion that align with your values. Bring your whole self, including tears, frustration, confusion, and more. You are in a safe space.
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Step 3: PERSONAL ALIGNMENT MAP
PERSONAL ALIGNMENT MAP
During this journey, we will identify what I call your Personal Alignment Map. This includes clarity on your values, vision, and goals and will serve as our North Star during our discussions and later, a guide you can refer back to when our sessions are concluded.
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For 1-to-1 coaching sessions, I work primarily in a virtual space over Zoom. Please reach out if you require something different.
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If you are looking for career growth, this is for you. If you are an executive or leader struggling to connect with your bosses, peers, or team members, this is for you. If you are an HR professional who values coaching for your organization, this is for you. If you are an entrepreneur looking to get around a spot of resistance, this is for you.
In a nutshell, my coaching caters to those who wish to delve deeper into themselves to discover solutions aligned with their personal values, rather than adhering to generic "best practices" that may not resonate with them. My coaching style is suited for anyone seeking to address underlying frustrations, resistance, and apprehensions about significant decisions, or those simply looking to proactively shape their path with purposeful intent.
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My role as your coach is to provide a safe space for you to bring your whole self, to understand what you'd like to get more clarity on and guide you through that process to the destination you will identify. Together, we will co-create that journey. The "results" come from you and how committed you are to making change. As your co-pilot, I am your champion and will support you along that journey.
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Mentors, often experts in their respective fields, aim to assist individuals who are newer in their career towards achieving success, achieving success by sharing their own career journey, successes they had, and areas for growth.
In contrast, professional coaching as outlined by the International Coaching Federation and the program I was train under, adheres to standards and ethics. Further, “Coaching is a transformative journey where you discover your true potential. What is coaching all about? Imagine driving on a road you’ve never traveled before. You’re in the driver’s seat, in control of the destination, but beside you is a trusted navigator — your coach — helping you see new possibilities, find alternate routes, and ensure you don’t lose focus. This partnership empowers you to unlock answers you already have within, while also challenging you to go further than you imagined”. (1)
(1) Understanding Professional Coaching. https://coachingfederation.org/get-coaching/coaching-for-me/what-is-coaching/
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Yes! My approach to coaching is customized to honor your brain, your pace, and your process. Design for neurodiversity and Your path, your pace are two values Coaching That Belongs carries. We don’t just accommodate difference, we build with it in mind and we meet you where you are, not where a program says you should be.
I’m also able to offer you my own lived experience as someone who had a “neurotypical” until age 42, when I experienced two strokes that impacted the language portion of my brain. From that experience, I acquired my neurodivergence, which makes up part of my identity today.
In addition to my lived experiences, I continually look to grow my own learning and professional development around neurodiversity to support my clients, including courses such as Autism and Neurodiversity in the Workplace provided by UBC, and a certification in Coaching Neurodiversity at Work instructed by Deborah Shukyn-Plageman, M.Ed., PCC, ESIA, EIA, CCDP.
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We all belong here: This isn’t about “fitting in”, it’s about claiming the space that’s already yours.
Design for neurodiversity: We don’t just accommodate difference, we build with it in mind. Coaching is customized to honor your brain, your pace, and your process.
Your path, your pace: We meet you where you are, not where a program says you should be. Coaching is co-created to reflect who you are, not to push you through a pre-set process.
Lead with authenticity: Real progress requires real conversations. We say what needs to be said, with kindness, courage, and care.
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We all know the important tools to have in our toolbox when we’re seeking a new role. If a resume review, cover letter writing, LinkedIn suggestions, mock interviews, or pay negotiation techniques are something that you need, please reach out and I can connect you with someone in my network who offers these services.
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Coaching That Belongs offers 1:1 coaching for individuals and inclusive learning experiences for organizations, all rooted in a co-creative approach that honors neurodiversity, values alignment, and the full complexity of who people are.
If you are looking for facilitation, speaking or other opportunities, I would love to hear more. Please reach out directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
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If you’re tired of conforming to the expectations of others, I would like to welcome you home...
Welcome home to your own voice. To approaching work in a way that aligns with your values. To never feeling the pressure to fit someone else’s mold.
You will find belonging here.
After all, this is Coaching that Belongs, and it belongs to...
Folks who have a readiness to explore and grow
Organizations who value investing in their leaders
and individual contributors
Professionals who feel stuck in their jobs but not
sure what next steps to takeAnyone trying to get around a spot of resistance
It’s coaching that belongs…to you.
If this resonates and you would like to learn more, don’t hesitate to get in touch. It will be an honour to support you.
TESTIMONIAL
“Empowered me to overcome obstacles.”
Having Jacquelin as my coach has been an incredible journey of personal and professional growth. Her insightful guidance and unwavering support have been instrumental in helping me navigate challenges and believe in myself enough to take the chances I need to elevate my personal and organizational growth. Jacquelin's personalized approach, tailored to my unique strengths and goals, has empowered me to overcome obstacles and unlock my full potential. I'm immensely grateful and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to achieve their aspirations and thrive in their professional endeavours.