Looking for resources? A selection of my articles, podcasts and interviews on career transition and leadership topics may be found below. And exciting news – I launched a book in February 2025! You can order a copy by visiting the “My Book” tab.
Flourish Careers – LinkedIn With Confidence: 3-part series (Apr 2026):
Part 1: LinkedIn Limiting Beliefs: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/linkedin-with-confidence-with-michelle-schafer-part-1/id1644521346?i=1000760211192
Part 2: Strengthening your Profile: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/linkedin-with-confidence-with-michelle-schafer-part-2/id1644521346?i=1000761490815
Part 3: Networking, Connecting and Engaging: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/linkedin-with-confidence-with-michelle-schafer-part-3/id1644521346?i=1000763026752
Plan Goal Plan – How to plan your next move without panic (Apr 2026):
The Art of Charm – The Job Search Mistake Everyone Makes (Mar 2026):
Personal Success Podcast – How to rebuild confidence and find your next role (Mar 2026):
Flourish Careers Podcast – 5 questions to ask before a career move/how AI supports career clarity (Feb 2026):
Pivot Point Podcast – How to stop waiting and how to start owning your career (Feb 2026):
Reimagining Success Podcast – How to turn a restructure into an opportunity (Feb 2026):
Secrets of the Career Game Podcast – 5 questions to ask before making a career pivot (Mar 2026):
CBC Ottawa Radio One All In A Day – public servant layoffs (Feb 2026):
CTV Ottawa Your Morning – What to do if you are let go by the Government of Canada (Feb 2026):
https://www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/video/2026/01/27/the-government-says-i-might-get-laid-off-now-what
https://www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article/youve-received-a-workforce-adjustment-notice-whats-next
CFRA Radio Ottawa At Work – What to do if you receive a WFA (workforce adjustment notice) – Feb 2026:
Career Contessa Podcast – Quarterly playbook to advance your career development year-round (Jan 2026):
CERIC article – How to stay motivated in a tough job search (Feb 2026):
5 Minute Career Hack Podcast – What to do instead of applying and waiting (Feb 2026):
Coming Home Podcast – Transitioning from military to civilian life (Feb 2026):
Personal Development Mastery Podcast – The Hidden Emotional Traps of Career Change (Jan 2026):
The Career Evangelist Podcast – How to Reinvent Yourself after Job Loss (Jan 2026):
CFRA Radio Ottawa At Work – Why December can be a fruitful time for your job search (Dec 2025):
Globe and Mail Work Life column – Why jobseekers shouldn’t hit pause in December (Dec 2025):
It’s Not About The Alcohol Podcast – Are you drinking to cope with a job you hate (and how to change that) – Dec 2025
CTV Ottawa Morning Live – How to make your job interview memorable (Oct 2025):
https://www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/video/2025/10/20/make-your-job-interview-memorable
https://www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article/tips-for-taking-your-job-interview-skills-to-the-next-level
Flourish Careers Podcast – Why Success in your Job Search Starts with Mindset (October 2025):
Globe and Mail: Ghost Growth – when career growth is just smoke and mirrors (October 12, 2025):
People in Transition Podcast – A collection of job search strategies and tips (August 2025):
https://www.buzzsprout.com/803141/episodes/17717053
The Job Seeker’s Journey Podcast – Growing Your Network (August 2025):
Happy Accidents Podcast – From Layoffs to Leadership (turning a layoff into a calling) – August 2025:
Career Changemaker Podcast – How Having Difficult Conversations Can Accelerate Your Career (October 2025):
Globe and Mail – Looking for a needle in a haystack – summer employment for students (June 22, 2025)
Globe and Mail – Adapting in a dynamic labour market (May 27, 2025)
Time to Shine Today Podcast – Unlock Career Growth Through Networking (June 2025)
CTV Ottawa Morning Live – The Do’s and Don’ts of Networking (June 4, 2025)
https://www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/video/2025/06/04/dos-donts-of-networking
Liz Career Coaching Podcast – The Power of Networking After A Career Setback (May 2025)
Career Contessa Podcast – How to Articulate Your Value With Confidence (May 6, 2025)
CareerTalks Podcast – Cultivating Career Growth and job search tips (May 2025)
CERIC CareerWise: Before your client quits – the conversation they might be missing (May 6, 2025)
Office Latte Podcast – Career Growth, Confidence and Crushing Limiting Beliefs (April 2025)
CTV Ottawa Morning Live – How to deal with job loss (April 14, 2025)
https://www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/video/2025/04/15/dealing-with-job-loss
Ottawa At Work with Patricia Boal (CFRA Radio) – What to do if you’ve lost your job to the tariff war (April 21, 2025)
Speaking With Confidence podcast – Reframing Networking: From Transaction to Connection (April 2025)
KAJ Author Spotlight – Cultivating Career Growth: Navigating Transitions with Purpose (April 2025)
Destination Dream Job podcast – Networking Doesn’t Have to be Awkward (April 2, 2025)
The Generalist Advantage podcast – Networking Strategies (April 2, 2025)
https://8ballclarity.com/episode-3-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-5
Underdog Leadership podcast – How to Make Career Development a 365-day Activity (March 2025)
Waves Business Coaching podcast – How to Network With Confidence And Purpose (March 2025)
I Wrote That podcast – Navigating the Journey from Coach to Author (March 12, 2025)
https://www.nextpagepublishing.net/podcasts/i-wrote-that/episodes/2148981884
Let’s Think About It podcast – Facing Career Fears: How to Embrace Change and Pivot with Purpose (February 9, 2025)
KAJ Masterclass Live podcast – Unlock Your Dream Job in 5 Expert Steps (February 5, 2025)
Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino podcast – my career story and what led me to coaching (January 29, 2025)
Financial Trailblazer podcast – Discover if your job energizes or drains you (January 27, 2025)
The Human Side of Business podcast – Beyond Training: Building Cultures of Continuous Learning (January 13, 2025)
CTV Ottawa Morning Live: Thrive in 2025 – How to Level-Up At Work (January 17, 2025)
https://www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/video/2025/01/17/thrive-in-2025-level-up-at-work
Living Richly podcast – How to Achieve True Career Satisfaction (November 13, 2024)
Finding Your Dream Job podcast (Mac Prichard) – How to Reframe Limiting Beliefs in a Job Search (August 11, 2024)
CERIC – Celebrating milestones in a job search
CERIC – Career development supports for remote workers
https://careerwise.ceric.ca/2024/05/06/remote-worker-career-development
CTV Ottawa Morning Live (January 3, 2024) – How to change your career path
https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/video/c2839080-how-to-change-your-career-path?binId=1.1487308
RogersTV Daytime Ottawa (March 11, 2024) – How a career coach can support your job search (49min 30 sec mark)
Podcast (Personlized Health Center) – What to do when your job is making you sick
Authority Magazine (Medium) interview – Creating a Culture Where People Feel Safe to be Authentic
Podcast (The Playground Project) – Career development – the importance of reflection and developing a plan
Industry Leaders interview – Why Self-Belief is Important for Business Leaders
https://www.theindustryleaders.org/post/michelle-schafer-owner-michelle-schafer-coaching
CERIC – How to Work with Recruiters in a Job Search
Industry Leaders interview – How to Navigate Uncertainty
https://www.theindustryleaders.org/post/michelle-schafer-on-how-to-navigate-uncertainty
Authority Magazine interview – The New Portrait of Leadership
Industry Leaders interview – Personal branding and authenticity:
Industry Leaders interview – The importance of self-belief for leaders
https://www.theindustryleaders.org/post/michelle-schafer-owner-michelle-schafer-coaching
Authority Magazine interview – How leaders can integrate coaching into their style:
Authority Magazine interview – 5 ways leaders can lead during turbulent and uncertain times:
Authority Magazine interview – How leaders can turn a crisis into an advantage:
Industry Leaders interview – About Michelle Schafer :
Interview with Jim Masters on BlogTalkRadio (career coaching, how I work with clients, discussion of services):
CERIC article about how leaders in career development can prioritize retention:
5 ways for career development leaders to prioritize retention
Canadian Business article about the “rage applying” trend – interview with Michelle Schafer: https://canadianbusiness.com/ideas/rage-applying-workplace-trend/
Podcast with Greg and Arsh (job search strategy, resume and interview tips):
View my library of articles featured in Brainz Magazine: https://www.brainzmagazine.com/executive-contributor/Michelle-Schafer
Interview with Industry Leaders – working with a business coach
Interview for success – tips and strategies to help you secure the job:
The keys to job interview success – tips for your next coaching session
Making a career change – how to navigate a career “pivot”:
Featured in Brainz Magazine: https://www.brainzmagazine.com/post/are-you-transitioning-careers-or-thinking-about-it-you-have-an-exciting-career-story-to-share
Featured in the Spring/Summer “Careering” magazine (digital version):https://ceric.ca/2021/06/hard-to-stay-motivated-strategies-to-boost-client-momentum-in-job-search/?utm_source=CERIC+Subscriptions&utm_campaign=9ed0a949cb-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_06_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1d052da7c8-9ed0a949cb-457841481
Networking remotely:https://careerwise.ceric.ca/2020/04/06/the-magic-of-looking-through-your-network/#.XtxmOWpKii6
Overcoming limiting beliefs (featured in the Winter “Careering” magazine (digital version): https://ceric.ca/2022/01/overcoming-limiting-beliefs-can-help-clients-move-forward-in-their-job-search/
Leaders – be an architect vs a firefighter:
https://www.stratfordmanagers.com/are-you-an-architect-or-a-firefighter/
Strengthening your LinkedIn profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6669681032846987264/
LinkedIn networking:
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6662068340133027842/