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Unlock your potential.

Packages to support you through all stages of career and academic transition.

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Services

From navigating employment and academic transitions, to business supports including workshops, grant writing and project management, each service offers personalized help in navigating the challenging working and learning landscapes of today. All are welcome!

If the packages below don’t fit your needs, please contact me to see how we can work together.

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Employment strategy

Are you lost in career decision making, job search, or process management? Let’s create a plan to get you on the career path of your dreams!

  • Career Advising

    Job Search / Strategy

    Resume / Cover Letter

    Interview Prep

  • Introductory Call

    Preparation, Research

    Two 1-2 hour strategy session (in-person or virtual)

    Follow-up & Summary

  • Introductory package rate: $500

    Additional hours: $100/hour

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Academic pathways

The highschool and post-secondary landscape is always evolving. Interested in more education? Let’s create a personalized roadmap toward your dream career.

  • Pathway Building

    Decision Making

    Options Analysis

    Preparations

    Interview Prep

  • Introductory Call

    Preparation, Research

    Two 1-2 hour strategy session (in-person or virtual)

    Follow-up & Summary

  • Introductory package rate: $500

    Additional hours: $100/hour

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Career transition

Life is full of changes. Are you unsure of your professional trajectory, or looking to make a change? Let’s explore your goals and build a path towards achieving them.

  • Goal setting

    Options analysis

    Decision making

    Pathway building

    Career advising

    Job search / strategy

    Resume / cover letter

    Interview prep

  • Introductory Call

    Preparation, Research

    Two 1-2 hour strategy session (in-person or virtual)

    Follow-up & Summary

  • Introductory package rate: $500

    Additional hours: $100/hour

Mady Smith walking in downtown Stratford a businessman and businesswoman, smiling and discussing opportunities for grant writing, fundraising, and project management

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Business consulting

Are you a business looking for project planning, grant writing, career workshops, group sessions or more? Reach out for customized solutions.

  • Project/Program Planning and Management

    Facilitation

    Grant Writing

    Retainers (Career)

    Workshops

    Group Sessions

  • Let’s build the package together!

  • Starting at $100/hour

    (Set rates available)

—Testimonials list

Determined, organized, optimistic, and future-forward.

“Mady is the most determined, organized, optimistic, and future-forward thinking mentor I have ever had the pleasure of working with. While working together, Mady checked in with me regularly to discuss my workload, aspects of my position that I enjoyed or disliked, what my academic & career goals were, and how we could work together to achieve them. Mady always encouraged me to consider continuing education courses, and played an integral role in providing valuable advice that helped shape my career path.”

—Sam G.

She makes every problem feel solvable.

“Mady’s guidance and support on both my education and career journey have been invaluable. When I first met Mady, it was evident that she is a thoughtful, intelligent and compassionate leader who is devoted to learning and supporting others. She possesses the unique ability of being able to create a safe space to connect with and guide people on their career and education journeys and a positive and creative energy that makes every problem feel solvable.  Mady supported every step of my grad school application process and her knowledge and expertise encouraged me to feel confident and step outside of my comfort zone despite being fearful that I would not be good enough to achieve my goals. I truly cannot recommend Mady enough!”

—Eden W.

Professional, reliable, and super friendly.

“Mady is AMAZING! She has helped me set my career goals and has guided me in reaching my full potential. Mady is professional, reliable, and super friendly. I highly recommend her!!!”

—Sam M.

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