Personal Value • Identity • Agency • Empowerment • Finding a Job

Career Coaching with John Fialkowski

Career Coaching in Vancouver & Online for Professionals & Entrepreneurs

Together, we strip away self-doubt, challenge the myths that hold you back, and break complicated problems into clear, actionable steps.

It’s sharper, more honest guidance to help you define your vision and move forward with confidence.

Let’s build the business that is you.

Based in Vancouver • Remote worldwide (Canada, U.S., & beyond)

Services: Entrepreneur Coaching · Management Coaching · Toxic Workplaces · Career Changes

Meet  John Fialkowski - Your Career Coach


John Fialkowski Career Coach

 

"My mission is to help mid-career professionals and small-business owners reclaim their sense of agency at work. I believe meaningful change starts with clarity about who you are and what you want — because once you know that, every decision becomes easier and more confident. Through coaching and podcasting, I challenge the myths of modern work, break down complicated problems into clear, actionable steps, and provide a safe, non-judgmental space for growth. The result isn’t hollow advice or quick fixes — it’s sharper, more honest guidance that empowers people to take control of their careers."

Career Coaching Services to Transform Your Career


“Start with Why.”

Every program begins here — understand the motivation, then build the plan.

Career Change & Job Hunting Support

Start with why. Then find the right fit.

Career change isn’t just about moving on — it’s about moving with purpose. Together we’ll clarify what’s driving your search, define what the right role looks like, and build a plan to reach it with confidence.

Find the Right Direction

Coaching for Entrepreneurs

When the drive fades, reconnect with what you built this for.

Running a business can take more than it gives. Together we’ll revisit why you started, steady the chaos, and rebuild your focus around the work that matters most — so your business supports your life again, not the other way around.

Rebuild Your Focus

Support for Toxic Work Environments

When work turns toxic, clarity is your way out.

You’ve seen enough to know it’s not working. Together we’ll take an honest look at what’s happening, separate what can change from what can’t, and plan your next move — so you can leave the frustration behind and move forward with intention.

Find a Way Forward

Leadership Coaching for Managers

Lead with purpose, not pressure.

Leadership can get lonely fast — especially when you’re expected to have all the answers. This coaching builds clarity, confidence, and communication skills so you can lead effectively, stay grounded, and keep your team — and yourself — moving forward.

Coach Me as a Manager

Career Coaching with John Podcast

Personal Value • Identity • Agency • Empowerment • Finding a Job

Where big ideas meet the everyday grind. Storytelling, historical insight, and practical coaching to help listeners make sense of a confusing job market—and their place in it.

Candid. A little rebellious. Built to stop people from blaming themselves for a system that isn’t working.

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Pricing


Coaching Designed Around You

Project-based coaching in focused, 4-session segments. Real progress at a pace that fits your life.

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Coaching Segment

Four-session project, tailored focus

$500 CAD
per 4-session segment
  • 4 × 60-minute coaching sessions
  • Email support between sessions
  • Relevant worksheets & exercises

Need extra time inside a segment? $125/hr — available only within an active segment.

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Single Coaching Session

Targeted, one-off deep dive

$175 CAD
90-minute session
  • Focus on a specific decision or challenge
  • Follow-up email summary & next steps
  • No commitment required
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Accessibility & Custom Coaching

Coaching should be accessible when it's most needed.

  • Custom coaching for entrepreneurs & leadership teams
  • Flexible arrangements for ongoing support
  • Sliding-scale spots available monthly for those facing financial hardship — including students, non-management hospitality and retail workers, and individuals between jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions


How can Career Coaching benefit me?

Career coaching can benefit you by providing personalized guidance, support, and strategies to help you achieve your career goals.

What is the process for scheduling a Coaching session?

Cick  to schedule a coaching session, or contact us through our website or email to book a consultation at a time that works for you.

Who is this best for?

My background in the management of customer service, hospitality and non-profit organizations, though I've worked with people in the airlines, marketing, education, government and retail. I work best with mid career professionals in their 30's and 40's, trying to move themselves forward. 

I have a friend who won't stop complaining about their job... What do I do?

That is worthy of a conversation - Often times we want to help, but our advice isn't going anywhere. Contact me, and let's see what we can do

Isn't Career Coaching really expensive?

It can be, but it doesn't have to be. We can get started for as little as $75. In our careers, as in life, we have to learn how to invest in ourselves, and then we can decide where the value is. 

What’s the difference between coaching and training?

Training gives you information. Coaching helps you apply it. In our sessions, we focus on your specific situations, challenges, and goals—so you walk away with strategies that actually stick.

Insights and Advice from John 


Dealing with a PIP (Performance Improvement Plan

This exchange comes from a question about being placed on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) and the expectation of being fired. The employee described the stress of the process, feeling set up to fail, and wondering if there was anything they could do to protect themselves. The response explored options for navigating the situation, including negotiating severance, reframing the PIP, and shifting responsibility back onto management.

What do you do when your top performer is clearly outgrowing their role?

I came across this question recently — someone shared that one of their team members had completely redesigned how the team works, taken on way more than expected, and was already running out of things to do. Smart, self-driven, and impactful. But the role (and maybe the company) just isn’t big enough for her.

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Interested? Contact me for a FREE Consultation

How it works…

Let's start with a call, see if there is a fit. No two situations are alike, and I'd like to know about your situation, what is getting in your way, and what you need.

In our first call we will discuss the nature of your situation, what goals you might have, the barriers to your success, what excites you about work and what gets you down. I hope to be able to break down some of those barriers and start to work on your vision.

When we've established your vision, we will work on breaking down the barriers that stand in your way. Build the confidence to express your vision and find what you are looking for.

I'm based in Canada, but my clients come from all over the world. Don't be shy, it never hurts to talk.


Career Coaching with John
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada