Meet Our Team

OUR PASSION & EXPERTISE
PARTNER & SENIOR CONSULTANT

​Shari Walsh

MA., CIC, CTDP.     (she/her)
If you are committed to achieving your goals, you are in the right place. 
​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), certifications as a Strengths Coach and Integrative coach, as well as many lessons learned over 17 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.
PARTNER & SENIOR CONSULTANT

Sara Wills McLinden

MEd., CAPP, CTDP  (she/her)
Hi, I'm Sara Wills McLinden, a passionate educator, interior design dabbler, pumpkin spice latte enthusiast, and proud fur-baby and tiny human 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 assessment, as well as 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, as well as my credentials in applied positive psychology and as both a Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths Coach and Certified Training and Development Professional, to help you maximize your potential and achieve your goals. 
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​I am so excited for our team to support you on your pathway to success.

Our Work Speaks for Itself

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT US

"...their commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion..."

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

"...helped shape our next steps for our program and justify the ROI..."

​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

"...one of the best professional development experience we have ever had."

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