Career Coaching with KCDS
Personalized Coaching to Move Your Career Forward.
Who is Career Coaching For?
Job-Seekers
You’re actively looking for work and want support with resumes, applications, interviews, or job search strategy. If you’re in a rural or smaller community, coaching can also help you explore remote work, make sense of what’s available locally, or think through a potential move.
Ready for Change
You’re weighing a new direction, or facing challenges in your current role. Coaching helps you make sense of your situation and figure out your next move.
Early Career
You’re just starting out and want help building confidence, direction, and skills that will carry your career forward. Coaching is also a popular investment for parents and caregivers who want to give a young person a meaningful head start.
Newcomers
You’re building your career in a new country and want help understanding Canadian workplace culture, employment standards, and the resources available to help you get established and moving forward.
Growing Your Skills
You’re not changing jobs right now, but you want to build leadership, communication, or self-management skills that will strengthen your career over the long term.
Employers
You want to invest in your team. Coaching can support employees through transitions, develop emerging leaders, or offer a constructive path forward in workplace conflict.
What Coaching Offers:
Support with workplace challenges
Get support in navigating tough situations at work. Your coach can help you manage difficult conversations, improve relationships, advocate for yourself, or plan strategies for unique workplace challenges.
Clarity & Direction
Work with a coach to sort through your priorities and get clear on your next steps. Together, you will identify where to focus your energy and how to move forward with confidence.
Professional Development
Develop skills that support long-term career success. Build leadership, communication, and self-management skills that strengthen your professional confidence and adaptability across every stage of your career.
Stronger job search skills
Get expert support in your job hunt! From refining your resume and interview prep to learning what actually works in a competitive job market, your coach helps you stand out to employers.
Understanding your fit
Gain a clearer understanding of what matters most to you in your career. Learn how to explore opportunities and make choices that match your goals and priorities.
A human touch
We keep it personal. Coaching gives you space to think out loud with a qualified professional who listens and understands. It’s guidance shaped by empathy and experience, not algorithms.
Coaching Packages & Prices
Whether you want a roadmap, focused support on one challenge, or ongoing guidance with the best value, there’s an option that fits your needs.
Single Session ($100)
Best For:
Focusing on one priority or challenge.
What You’ll Get:
- One-on-one coaching on a specific goal (resume, interview prep, LinkedIn, networking, career paths, etc.)
- Tailored feedback you can act on right away
- Tools or resources for next steps
Good to Know:
Designed to cover one main focus area.
4-Session Bundle ($300)
Best For:
Ongoing support and the best value.
What You’ll Get:
- Go deeper, gain clarity, and build momentum
- Four sessions adapted to your goals and needs
- A long-term plan and strategies
Good to Know:
Best option for building skills and confidence over time.
Meet your Career Coach, Tiago
Hi! My name is Tiago. I’m a career coach with a unique and well-rounded background, combining over 20 years of experience in personal coaching and fitness, 17 years in high-performance sports coaching, and the past 5 years supporting clients as an employment counselor and career coach. My approach is client-centered and holistic—I’ll help you navigate career transitions, strengthen your job search strategies, and plan for your professional growth.
I hold a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, a master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, and a diploma in Social Work. I’m also in the process of becoming a Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) and a certified Wellness Coach. This diverse foundation allows me to bring a unique lens to career development, where physical, mental, and professional well-being are all part of the process.
My goal is to help you build a career that is not only successful but also sustainable and aligned with your values.
Hi! My name is Tiago. I’m a career coach with a unique and well-rounded background, combining over 20 years of experience in personal coaching and fitness, 17 years in high-performance sports coaching, and the past 5 years supporting clients as an employment counselor and career coach. My approach is client-centered and holistic—I’ll help you navigate career transitions, strengthen your job search strategies, and plan for your professional growth.
I hold a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, a master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, and a diploma in Social Work. I’m also in the process of becoming a Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) and a certified Wellness Coach. This diverse foundation allows me to bring a unique lens to career development, where physical, mental, and professional well-being are all part of the process.
My goal is to help you build a career that is not only successful but also sustainable and aligned with your values.
Why People Love Working with Tiago:
“I found our sessions extremely valuable, not only in developing practical professional skills but also from a psychological and mindset perspective too.”
Chelsea W.
“Tiago was incredibly helpful during my job coaching sessions. He created a safe space for me to talk through my thoughts, clarify my goals, and figure out the steps I needed to take.”
Lynn R.
“Working with Tiago has been genuinely effective. He’s helped me clarify my goals and build the structure, support, and accountability I need to follow through.”
Matthew C.
Why KCDS?
KCDS brings together more than 20 years of career‑development experience in the Kootenays, deep knowledge of local labour markets, certified career development professionals, and the trust of employers, schools, and community organizations across the region.
FAQs
How is coaching different from KCDS's programs?
KCDS’ programs are supported through government and community funding. Like any funded service, those programs come with eligibility requirements and structure, and the support is shaped in part by those guidelines.
Coaching is different. It is open to anyone, regardless of employment status or circumstances. There are no forms, program rules, or eligibility criteria. You focus on whatever matters most to you, and the work goes at your pace for as long as you find it useful.
What if I'm not sure what I need?
That’s completely normal, and honestly, it’s one of the most common reasons people reach out. Helping you figure out what you need is very much part of what coaching involves.
A good place to start is our free 15-minute consultation. It’s a no-pressure conversation that helps you get a feel for coaching and points you in the right direction. And if the answer doesn’t come right away, that’s okay too. Our bundle option gives you the space to get there, with every fourth appointment on us.
Are sessions online or in-person?
Sessions are offered online, so you can connect from wherever you are. If you’re in the Nelson area, you also have the option to meet in person.
Joining online is straightforward. After you book, you’ll receive a link to your virtual meeting. No downloads or installs needed.
Is this a good fit for young adults?
Absolutely. The early stages of work, from choosing a career direction to pursuing that first job, can feel overwhelming. Coaching offers a supportive space to build confidence, set goals, and take real steps forward. Young adults can book on their own, and it’s also something families sometimes arrange together as a way to invest in someone’s future.
Ready to move forward in your career?
A coaching session could be the fresh perspective you need.
