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Feeling lost or stuck in your career?

Get the full support you need to pursue the work & life you actually want.

Get the tools to grow your career

Hi! I’m Crystal Lee, a holistic career coach, writer, and workshop leader based on Vancouver Island and serving the global community.

Crystal Lee - Holistic Career Coach

Through private coaching, group workshops, and self-guided resources,

I help mid-career professionals transform their work and life with clarity, confidence, and kindness.

There’s a lot going on in the world, and a lot of it is outside your control. It’s easy to feel lost, overwhelmed, and hopeless.

But there’s also a lot within your control — like how you interact with others, what you say about yourself, and when you finally submit that job application. I’m here to help you own your career story and start the next chapter of your life.

Combining my professional coaching and writing skills, I'll help you succeed in your job search and career development — like the hundreds of people I’ve helped since 2013. My clients have landed dream jobs, relocated to new cities, started businesses, and conquered major life transitions like returning to work after a break and building a career in a new country.

 

Supporting you where you’re at

My services are remote-friendly! From my home on Vancouver Island, I coach diverse professionals living across Canada, USA, and as far as Asia and Africa. From individual coaching to guides and templates, I've got something to help you.

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Get Grounded During a Stressful Time

"My meeting with Crystal was pivotal in finding my next job after a layoff. She gave me loads of useful resources that led to more interviews. She explained networking via LinkedIn in a way that helped me easily integrate it into my job search. She also helped ground me in the stressful time after losing a job. I couldn't recommend her services enough. Thank you, Crystal, for believing in me."

Kristine H, Analyst and Change Professional
Lower Mainland, British Columbia

Build Confidence for Resumes and Interviews

"I am so glad that I got the chance to know Crystal. Before I started to write my resume, I was so worried and afraid. After talking to Crystal, she helped me figure out what I want to do in a new country and how to explore a new field. It helped me feel more confident to create my resume. Then I received feedback that was so useful, I got interviews with a bank and a pharmacy in Vancouver! I highly suggest working with Crystal to get the full support for what you need."

Cindy, Career Changer

Understand How to Job Search in Canada

"Crystal is the kindest and most patient consultant I know. She is also very good at leveraging online tools to help me, like using video meetings and synced files to share examples. And after I revised my resume, she immediately assisted me by explaining the shortcomings and what could be improved. In addition to helping me fix my resume, she also gave me a detailed introduction to the working environment in Canada, the habits of various industries, and some interviewing techniques and attitudes. This helped me to be more confident in my job search and to know where to start my preparation. If you are also looking for a job and want to enter the Canadian employment environment, I recommend that you talk to Crystal first; it will definitely help."

Curtis, Software Developer

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Blog

The After Work Hangout S1E6 podcast with host Crystal Lee and guest Meena Das.

Why saying no is hard and worth your effort

Listen to the full episode Apple · Spotify · YouTube Would you decline an opportunity if it doesn’t feel right? This episode of The After Work Hangout walks you through how to notice and respond in those misaligned moments. Meena Das, CEO of Namaste Data, founded her data and AI equity consulting company to align […]

Man in a striped suit wearing sunglasses holds a magnifying glass in front of his face.

Looking for a new career? Resources to help you find your fit

“I’m looking for a new career. What should I do?” I hear these words often as a coach who supports folks navigating life and career transitions. While I can’t tell you what to do, let me share with you some tools and approaches to help you find a new path that suits your current life […]

The After Work Hangout S1E5 podcast with host Crystal Lee and guest Miranda Sam.

Discover fulfillment by investing in yourself

Listen to the full episode Apple · Spotify · YouTube This episode of The After Work Hangout explores the sometimes tricky balance between passion and finances when building a career or business. Miranda Sam is the founder of Shortlisted, an elevated clothing line for short women who are short on time. She had dreamed of […]

The After Work Hangout S1E4 podcast with host Crystal Lee and guest Miranda Maslany.

Find the path to self-employment that’s right for you

Listen to the full episode Apple · Spotify · YouTube Wondering when to jump into self-employment? This episode of The After Work Hangout offers questions and actions to help you prepare. Miranda Maslany built a career for herself as a self-employed artist. But her journey from non-profit work to a full-time career in graphic recording […]

The After Work Hangout S1E3 podcast with host Crystal Lee and guest Sholeh Atash.

Be curious and negotiate for what you’re worth

Listen to the full episode Apple · Spotify · YouTube If you want to grow your career and get paid more, this episode of The After Work Hangout is for you. Sholeh Atash provides practical advice on how to negotiate for what you’re worth. Having worked her way up from a web developer to a […]

The After Work Hangout S1E2 podcast with host Crystal Lee and guest Darlene Ma

Take care of your future by learning about money and earning more

Listen to the full episode Apple · Spotify · YouTube This episode of The After Work Hangout is all about the growth opportunities that come with changing careers. Darlene Ma transitioned from teaching in a classroom to managing projects in tech—a shift that pushed her to recognize her worth beyond productivity. Along the way, she […]

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Thanks Claire for having me share laughter yoga in Thanks Claire for having me share laughter yoga in your Herbal Medicine Workshop series! 🍵 It's been so fun to learn alongside the online and Nanaimo cohorts to uncover the magic of plants and rituals.

Two more workshops to go! ✌️ Online cohort meets Friday evenings and in-person cohort meets Sunday mornings in September. Blind tastings, biochemistry, folklore, and community reflections.

Get in touch with @markedbyawitch to sign up.

#laughteryoga #spreadingjoy
Join me and a few friends for a Picnic Book Swap a Join me and a few friends for a Picnic Book Swap at Bowen Park! 📚

Saturday, September 13
1-2 PM

Bowen Park location:
We'll meet in the shaded area across from the Wall Street parking lot before it dips down to the picnic shelter. 

No need to sign up (though you can comment or DM to let me know you're planning to come). 

👉 Bring 1 or more books to participate!

Feel free to share with friends. 😎

P.S. Thanks @okayyykaila for this idea!

#bookswap #nanaimo
A reminder as we head into a busy fall season: Fig A reminder as we head into a busy fall season: Figure out what success means to you (not what everyone else says it should look like). 🤑

Thank you Meena Das @namaste_data for always speaking truth! 

Tip: Follow Meena on LinkedIn for a regular stream of insightful, heart-centered posts that make us all better humans in community.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, or wherever you get podcasts.

Link also in bio: @relocal.ca

#theafterworkhangout #podcast #yourdefinitionofsuccess #workandmoney #careertalk
"No" is a word you can use in the workplace. Did y "No" is a word you can use in the workplace. Did you know that? How long did it take for you to realize that?

It took Meena Das 1.5 years into running @namaste_data to access the power of "no." It was hard, but so worth it. 

Hear her full story on The After Work Hangout! 

🎧 Listen to Episode 6 on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, or wherever you get podcasts.

Link in bio: @relocal.ca

#TheAfterWorkHangout #Podcast #KnowYourselfFirst #SayNo #CareerTalk
"I'm looking for a new career. What should I do?" "I'm looking for a new career. What should I do?" 🤔 I hear these words so often as a career coach. 

I can't tell you what to do (ultimately, it's your decision!), but I can share resources to help you find your fit. 

Head to my blog to learn more. Link in bio: @relocal.ca

Or go to relocal.ca/new-career-resources 

#whatshouldido #newcareer #careercoach #careersupport #careerhelp
At the end of the day, don't we all just want to b At the end of the day, don't we all just want to be ourselves and do work we love? 

Meena Das created @namastedata for exactly those reasons. Learn more about her journey on The After Work Hangout!

👉 Season 1 Episode 6 is now out on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, or wherever you get podcasts.

Link in bio: @relocal.ca

#TheAfterWorkHangout #DoWorkYouLove #ShowUpAsYourself #CareerTalk #CareerConversations
What is your version of success and growth? 🌱 What is your version of success and growth? 🌱

Episode 6 of The After Work Hangout just dropped! In it, Meena Das - CEO of @namaste_data - shares why saying no is hard and worth your effort. (And sometimes, that means saying no to growth.)

I knew I wanted to be Meena's friend from the moment I met her 5 years ago. I'm so happy she agreed to join me as a guest on The After Work Hangout. 

We talked about:

- Aligning work with our values, identity, skills, and vision for the world

- Navigating situations where power, privilege, and money can complicate choices and decisions

- Reflecting on what we really need so we'd feel empowered to say no

It's a short and sweet listen (30 minutes), so download it for your next workout or car ride!

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

⭐ Leave a 5-star review and tell your friends if you enjoy the honest conversation!

👉 Get show notes and guest info via link in bio: @relocal.ca

#TheAfterWorkHangout #Podcast #WorkAndMoney #DefineSuccess #SayNo #ValuesAlignment
What's your current pace in life? I was chatting What's your current pace in life?

I was chatting with two friends today, and when I mentioned I'm lazy this summer, one friend stepped in to shift my language. She said, "You're just moving at a slower pace this summer."

She took away the judgment and invited gentleness into the room.

Could I be going faster? Do I want to check off more items on my to-do list? Sure. But this is where I'm at. And it's okay.

This is the power of language. It can soften or harden, depending on what you choose.

Hope you're having a nice summer. ☀️

Pictured in the reel: A visiting friend recently gifted me these leaves made from plant matter in my old South Van neighbourhood. She called it "a piece of home." I'm grateful for my connection to so many people and places.

#slowpacedlife #slowsummer #languagematters
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