Because accomplishing goals takes time.Every day, we think about all the things we need to get done to feel successful and accomplish our goals. As we step into our work – as a professional, educator, parent, manager, team, organization – it becomes clear that we only have so much time in a day and we need to prioritize how we best use it. Far too often it is the time for self-work, team development, or getting an important project to the finish line that gets pushed to the side. Research shows that leaving these needs unattained decreases our overall well-being, engagement and productivity.
With support, tools and strategies to achieve our goals, we can take pause to celebrate our accomplishments, focus on being at our best and have more time for all the other priorities. |
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MISSION STATEMENT
We help individuals and organizations unlock their potential
by designing tailored solutions to achieve their goals
and overcome challenges.
EXPLORE THE WAYS WE CAN HELP
Program Design & AssessmentGetting your project to the finish line on time is important, and so is ensuring it is robust, intentionally designed and measurable. We pride ourselves on setting you up for short- and long-term success by building frameworks and tools that are adaptable, transferable, and sustainable to meet your goals. Our expertise and services draw on best practices and existing research to support you in identifying your needs, designing intentional products and tools, implementing programs, and assessing the achievement of your outcomes.
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Talent Development & RetentionAs we navigate the era of the Great Resignation, there has never been a better time to prioritize employee learning and team development. Proactively investing in training, tools and strategies to enhance engagement and foster a culture of well-being is essential to addressing the burnout and discontent studies show are impacting the Canadian workforce across all industries. Our services infuse evidence-informed frameworks enhancing talent development, team leadership, and employee retention to support in building an ecosystem of care and investing in the strengths of people.
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Individual Coaching & DevelopmentFinding time to focus on our own development can be challenging, but research shows it is very important to living a flourishing life. As our needs are all unique, and our lives are multifaceted, individualized coaching and development guides us in building our own talents, exploring our career purpose, growing our confidence, maximizing our productivity, and unlocking our potential. Our tailored 1:1 coaching and development tools help people flourish by overcoming challenges to be at their best – as a friend, partner, employee, manager, parent, educator, leader, and everything in between.
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MEET OUR PATHWAYS TEAM
PARTNER & SENIOR CONSULTANT
SHARI WALSH, MA
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If you are committed to achieving your goals, you are in the right place. Welcome to our site! I am Shari Walsh, a proud dog mom, Autism advocate, lifelong learner and educator. I have had some incredible experiences in my career focusing on people management, learning & development, strengths based approaches and curriculum design. These experiences and opportunities have led me here, to Pathways Educational & Career Consulting.
With Pathways I am able to share my learning from my formal education at both Trent University (B.A) and Michigan State University (M.A), and lessons learned over 15 years of experience as an educator, and manager to help guide and support you with your work, teams or current projects. I am a passionate educator that strives to ensure all learning and productivity spaces are focused on not only meeting the needs of their learners but creating opportunities for learners to thrive. |
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PARTNER & SENIOR CONSULTANT
SARA WILLS, MEd, CAPP, CTDP
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Hi, I'm Sara Wills, a passionate educator, interior design dabbler, pumpkin spice latte enthusiast, and proud fur-baby and toddler mom. Over the course of my 12+ year career, I have been so fortunate to blend together my love of learning with my professional experience in program design and post-graduate research in translating well-being science into practical strategies and tools that cultivate flourishing ecosystems. I love that Pathways allows me to draw on these experiences to help others achieve their personal, professional and organizational goals. Since becoming a parent myself, I am also finding so much joy in helping other caregivers leverage their own unique talents to parent at their best.
It is very important to me that each tailored experience we offer is grounded in theory and practice. When we collaborate, you will notice I draw a lot upon my graduate work in curriculum design and assessment, my certificate in applied positive psychology, and my credentials as a Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths Coach and Certified Training and Development Professional, to help you maximize your potential and achieve your goals. I am so excited for our team to support you on your pathway to success. |
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
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Incredibly knowledgeable educators and engaging presenters! Their adaptability to our group’s needs has been very helpful and beneficial to the growth and development of our student and professional leaders. I also want to commend their commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Their approach is very intentional, patient and willingness to acknowledge potential short falls of Strengths Based Leadership from an EDI lens. Their passion for Strengths really brings this approach to life!
-Carmen L., St. Thomas University |
We are so grateful for the support on our curriculum and assessment project. We were mentored, supported and provided with a variety of tools, ideas and strategies to improve our data collection. Pathways really helped shape our next steps for our program and justify the ROI. We will absolutely have Pathways back to review our programs again in the future.
-Jessica L., Algonquin College |
Our government group completed a three-hour workshop with over 65 employees and it was one of the best professional development experiences we have ever had. The staff raved about the presenters, enjoyed the engaging discussions and activities, and still talk about how much they learned about their colleagues as a result. We couldn't be happier with our investment and will definitely have Sara and Shari back for more retreats in the future.
-Heather B., Government of Canada |
