Jessica Budgell BSc, CNP, Coach
Known for her razor-sharp ability to ‘see’ people, Jessica quickly understands where exactly her clients are stuck and supports them in creative and effective ways to overcome their challenges. Jessica’s warm yet electric energy welcomes you and supports you in feeling comfortable immediately. She is very committed to your advancement and serving you at the highest level all while having fun in the process.
Jessica has years of teaching and coaching experience which she combines to serve her clients in a way unique to her and to each client. She is a superb group facilitator and currently offers a workshop called “Communicating with Confidence“.
Previously, Jessica had a strong dialect local to her home province. After realizing people had difficulties understanding her, she trained herself to speak with a neutral accent and is known for her clarity of speech and strong communication skills. She loves to support others in overcoming their own language barriers.
When she is not with clients, Jessica loves spending time with her family, gardening, cooking, travelling, creative projects and dancing around the house!
Some Client Highlights
- After failing his first interview attempt at Amazon, Samy and I worked together to improve his approach, technical skills and confidence. On his second attempt – he succeeded!
- After failing her first attempt at her Public Service English Oral Exam, Karine and I worked together to improve her answer approach including response structure, specific and targeted grammar lessons, fluency, confidence and more. On her second attempt – she passed!
- Both having the same goal to advance their careers, two separate clients – Abiré and Lucile – wanted to advance their professional English speaking skills to confidently introduce themselves, speak with hierarchy and give presentations. Using role play activities and on-the-spot correction, we worked to improve delivery structure, created more powerful statements, utilize more impactful vocabulary and strengthen delivery tone. We combined this with coaching to overcome mental roadblocks inhibiting progress.
But still wondering if I can help you? My clients come from a variety of cultural and career backgrounds including: company directors, managers, PhD candidates and students, communications professionals, medical doctors, accountants, software engineers, mechanical engineers, social media marketers, human resources professionals, administrative assistants, corporate employees, insurance professionals and more!
Fun Facts About Jessica
Career:
She holds a BSc in Environmental Science and Community Design from Dalhousie University, a diploma in Holistic Nutrition and a 200 hour yoga teacher certification. She studied Life Coaching at Erickson International.
Jessica spent years working as a Certified Holistic Nutritionist at integrative naturopathic doctor’s clinics in Vancouver and Montreal; she also studied and utilized the healing modality of Total Body Modification.
Other:
She was once part of a cycling theatre troop who cycled one third of the way across Canada stopping at schools, community centres and associations to give scheduled performances.
Jessica has worked side-by-side along the CEO of CBRE Realty in Toronto and the Leader of the Green Party of Canada – Elizabeth May. She also worked security for a Rhianna concert, securing Rhianna’s back stage building entrance.
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