What will your career future look like?
Together with the community of #careerchangers, THE CHANGE ACADEMY can help you gain direction and clarity about what's next for your career.
If you've been feeling
- FRUSTRATED
- FRIGHTENED
- FURIOUS
Take a look inside at our course offerings and community of support and you'll start to feel
- ENCOURAGED
- EXCITED
- ENERGIZED
Let us help you paint a new picture for your career!
Are you experiencing some of the most common challenges our clients face?
- You're under pressure and feel stressed out, anxious, sad or angry
- You’re suffering inside because you don’t quite know where you fit in anymore
- You’ve never made a radical career change before so you’re fearful of what the future holds
- You don’t know what options are “out there” for you
- You enjoyed work in the past but things have changed - lay-offs, dying industry
- You don’t see any opportunities and you’re wondering how you can build a career that means something
- You've taken steps to change your situation but are not moving forward fast enough
- You don't know where/how to get started
If you're experiencing any of this, you're in the RIGHT PLACE.
It's difficult to face these career challenges alone. When your career isn't working, it affects everything in your life - from your personal wellbeing to your relationships with the ones you love. Sometimes it can feel like you are the only one who doesn't have it all figured out. We want to reassure you that you are not alone. In these uncertain times and with so much upheaval in the world, it's normal to feel isolated and hopeless. The world has changed and you have changed and it is normal to outgrow the career that once suited you.
You've worked hard and invested years of your life into your current occupation. There's a lot at stake when you consider making a change. Even thinking about a career change can feel risky.
Coaching helps you to minimize that risk and manage the uncertainty.
We'll show you how to make the most of your past experiences and skills. Even if you enter into a completely different field, you don't need to start over. While you think you may need a radical change, in many cases, using transferable skills and moving to a similar industry can give your career a new life. Thinking that you need to make a big change can stop you from exploring your options.
Despite how you're feeling right now, you have taken the courageous step of facing your challenge head on. You are reading this because you are thinking about doing something different.
We can help you to feel better, do better and move forward faster.
#PIVOTPROSPER
"I've known Kendra for over 15 years, at both a professional and personal level. Kendra possesses a rare combination of traits that makes her a beast when it comes to work, but in a way that is highly relatable and collaborative with those surrounding her. She can pinpoint any individual's strength almost immediately and hone in on how to make them perform like a rock star. People want to work harder when Kendra's in their corner. Just about anyone can learn a set of skills, but you can't learn how to inspire the way that Kendra inspires." - Melissa Capan
"The Change Journal is a game changer! I felt stuck, I was torn and unsure what I wanted next in my career. I started the Change Journal with some uncertainty, but I vowed to give it my full effort. I am so glad I did. The daily mantras and introspective self reflection activities forced me to be more honest with myself then I have been in a long time. I discovered so much about myself as a person and about my dreams and hopes. Through the change journal, I was able to create some concrete goals based around my next steps. I'm now well on my way to the career I want. I highly recommend this journal to anyone wanting to make a career change!" - Sharon Hartman
Meet the Instructor!
Hello, my name is Kendra Court!
Have you been laid off? Is it time to make a career change? Is it time to pivot? Do you need guidance? The Change Academy can help.
My name is Kendra Court and I am confident that I can assist you in achieving your professional and business goals. Whether you’re looking for a career change and need assistance unpacking all the questions and emotions that accompany such a massive decision, or you’re an entrepreneur looking for assistance with tangible challenges, I’m here to help.
I’ve often asked myself “what’s next” with regards to my own career. When I graduated from Queen’s University, it seemed that most of my counterparts had specific plans for professional designations (teacher, doctor, chiropractor, lawyer) or job opportunities. I still had no idea what I wanted to do. I knew I was pretty convincing and developed relationships quickly. I fell into a successful career in pharmaceutical and surgical equipment sales which I loved and was good at. But after a downsizing/lay-off, asked what’s next….started my event management company and after successfully navigating the recession of ’08, asked what’s next? Moved into professional services at a Bay street law firm while healing from a bout of burn-out. When that gig had run its course, I moved to hospitality with a restaurant group and large hotel chain. When I got laid off on maternity leave, asked what’s next and completed my MBA.
I used to feel bad about how many changes I’d made while friends/colleagues were putting in ‘time’ building their careers within one organization, climbing corporate ladders, getting promotions and rising within their industry. I used to get down on myself for not finding ‘the thing’ that I was supposed to do. However, I’ve realized that my path has led me to this point. I was supposed to gather experiences and skills and expertise from various industries, sectors and positions so that I would have the insights and knowledge to assist others in navigating their path.
I believe entrepreneurship will have a renaissance in the post-pandemic world. Amid the current chaos, the ability to be creative and agile in our recovery plans is crucial. We will need to think outside the box while being nimble enough to flow with the tides of change. Allow The Change Academy to be your next step in your pursuit to pivot and prosper in the professional journey that awaits you.
Over the past 20 years, I have had successful careers in a variety of industries, such as pharmaceutical/surgical equipment sales, restaurant/hospitality, event management and teaching. A self-proclaimed "go-getter," I wield a passion for consistently striving for more knowledge and growth, and have retained many powerful tools that I am excited to share. As a former Queen's University Rugby athlete, I would thrive on coachable moments. I loved it when our coaches would stop the play to intentionally take advantage and make the most of a coachable moment. To use another sports metaphor, everyone needs to 'call an audible' in their professional life every now and then. I've done it several times, changing jobs, careers and industries while gathering valuable skills and insights along the way.