With over 16 years of experience in Human Resources, Amy has worked with international and Canadian organizations across education, post-secondary institutions, and public sector environments. Her background in recruitment spans from entry-level roles to senior leadership, giving her a well-rounded perspective on what employers truly look for. Amy holds a Master’s degree in TESOL and a Master of Management from Crandall University in Moncton, New Brunswick. Throughout her career, she has supported individuals from diverse backgrounds in navigating career growth, job transitions, and professional development. She is passionate about helping individuals, especially newcomers and those navigating career transitions, gain clarity, confidence, and direction in their job search. Through Maple Journey, she provides practical guidance and real-world insights to help clients present their strengths effectively and secure meaningful opportunities in the Canadian job market.
Mojde Eghbalpour
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Career Coach, Maple Journey
Mojde Eghbalpour brings over a decade of experience in human resources, leadership, recruitment, and organizational development. Having worked across diverse industries and multicultural environments, she has supported professionals at various stages of their careers and developed a strong understanding of workplace success, talent development, and effective leadership. Mojde holds a PhD in Physics and a Master of Management, combining analytical thinking with a people-centered approach to career and professional growth. Her unique background enables her to help clients navigate challenges strategically while building confidence in their career decisions. Passionate about empowering individuals to reach their full potential, Mojde enjoys helping newcomers, professionals in transition, and emerging leaders identify their strengths, communicate their value, and achieve their career goals. Through Maple Journey, she provides practical guidance, thoughtful coaching, and personalized support to help clients thrive in the Canadian workplace.
Ayomide Oladele
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Career Coach, Maple Journey
Ayomide is a strategic Human Resources professional with more than 16 years of experience across financial services, aviation, transportation, and the non-profit sector. As a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR), she brings deep knowledge of the Canadian HR landscape, complemented by extensive international experience. Her expertise spans the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee development, performance management, and workforce planning. Having supported organizations across diverse industries, Ayomide offers valuable insight into what employers seek and what helps candidates stand out in competitive job markets. Ayomide is especially passionate about supporting newcomers as they navigate the transition into the Canadian workforce. Drawing from her professional experience and work with internationally trained professionals, she understands the challenges newcomers face and is committed to helping them translate their skills, communicate their value, and position themselves with confidence. She holds a Master of Management in Organizational Management from Crandall University and four globally recognized HR certifications: CPHR, SHRM-CP, SPHRI, and ACIPM. Through Maple Journey, Ayomide helps newcomers and job seekers strengthen their résumés, prepare for interviews, enhance their personal brand, and develop effective job search strategies to achieve meaningful career success in Canada.
Sharanya Menon
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Career Coach, Maple Journey
Sharanya Menon is a Leadership and People Development consultant with over a decade of experience in L&D and HR across India and Canada. She works with early-career professionals, first-time managers, and newcomers navigating unfamiliar work cultures, helping them build the foundation they need to lead with confidence and grow on their own terms. She holds a Master’s degree in Management from Crandall University in Moncton, New Brunswick, and currently works as a Learning & Development Specialist in one of Atlantic Canada's largest employers. At Maple Journey, Sharanya brings her expertise in career coaching and performance consulting to clients who are figuring out what good looks like in a new context. Her approach is practical and direct - less theory, more traction. She focuses on the early stages of a professional's journey because she believes that's where development has the most lasting impact. Sharanya has spent time inside startups and large organizations, designing and delivering workshops that helped people perform better and grow faster. That inside perspective shapes how she coaches - she understands the real constraints people face and meets them there.
Xeniya Pavlova
Career Coach, Maple Journey
Xeniya Pavlova is a Human Resources professional with over seven years of experience in employee relations, talent management, recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, and HR operations. After immigrating to Canada, she successfully continued her career in Human Resources, giving her firsthand insight into the challenges newcomers face when navigating the Canadian job market. She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management, and is a CIPD Associate Member. Combining her professional expertise with her own experience of building a career in Canada, Xeniya provides practical, evidence-based guidance to job seekers. Currently working as an HR Generalist, she partners with employees and leaders across the employee lifecycle while helping improve HR processes and the overall employee experience. Passionate about supporting newcomers and internationally trained professionals, Xeniya helps clients strengthen their résumés, optimize their LinkedIn profiles, prepare for interviews, and develop effective job search strategies tailored to the Canadian labour market. Through Maple Journey, she is committed to helping individuals build confidence, communicate their value, and pursue meaningful career opportunities in Canada. Xeniya offers coaching in English and Russian and can communicate with clients in French.