• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content

Relocal

Holistic support for relocating job seekers & career changers

  • About
  • Services
    • Resume Writing
    • Career Coaching
    • Relocation Coaching
  • Resources
    • Free Job Search Assessment Workbook
    • Cover Letter Template
    • Tailor Your Resume Course
    • Company Research Course
    • Interview Prep Guide
    • Self-Care Activity Book
  • Events
    • Job Search Workshops
    • Laughter Yoga
  • Podcast
  • Blog
  • Contact

Main Content

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.

Explore services

Looking to make a career move but not sure where to start?

Get the free Job Search Assessment Workbook

Photo of Job Search Assessment Workbook

Save time in the long run by getting clear on your current situation. Then focus on actions that matter most for you right now.

Get it now

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

Stay in Touch

Join my newsletter to get career resources, inspiration, and updates!



Blog

The After Work Hangout S1E7 podcast with host Crystal Lee and guest Morgan Chojnacki.

Reinvent your career whenever you want

Listen to the full episode Apple · Spotify · YouTube It’s never too late to change careers. On this episode of The After Work Hangout, hear how a layoff prompted one person to build a career she truly loves. Morgan Chojnacki listens to her heart. After 20+ years of experience in technical writing, non-profit communications, […]

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 […]

Follow @relocal.ca on Instagram

relocal.ca

🌟 Holistic Career Coach ✍️ Resume Writer
🎙️ Host of The After Work Hangout
👇 Communicate your strengths & values with crystal clarity

We're back with laughter yoga + sound healing! "So We're back with laughter yoga + sound healing! "Sounds of Joy" returns on the afternoon of Sunday, November 2.

Yes, we're going to laugh for no reason, play like children, and sink into deep relaxation through @nichihealing's amazing sound bath.

Tickets are $30. Seats are limited. Register now on Eventbrite! Link in bio: @relocal.ca

An incentive for out-of-town / Vancouver friends, let me know if you're coming. I'll send you a personalized list of fun things to explore during your Nanaimo visit!

#laughteryoga #soundbath #nanaimoyoga #explorenanaimo
Fun thrift store find! It's suggested that I fully Fun thrift store find! It's suggested that I fully understand and gather insight from each sentence / sutra / koan before I move on to the next. There are 188 sentences. Let's see how long it'll take me to get through the book and what transformation I'll experience!

I'll share my progress via Stories so you can follow my journey. 

Starting date: October 4, 2025.

First sentence (which starts on page 15): The material universe and the physical body that I experience through my senses are only one aspect of reality.

Side note: I first learned about koans when I took an Asian Studies class on religions in Japan during my undergrad at UBC. I recall they're sayings that should feel like being hit in the head. Now in my mid-life, feeling the heaviness of the world, I'm ready to be shook!

#koan #sutra #everydayimmortality
#deepakchopra #personaldevelopmentbook
Raise your hand if you've had crop failure! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Gardening and navigating career transitions have a lot in common. There's a lot that's outside your control. The best thing you can do is to let go of expectations, regroup, and see what you can do differently next time.

Morgan reinvented her career (several times, actually). And she has so many insightful stories and strategies to share! 

🎧 Listen to Episode 7 of The After Work Hangout for the full scoop. Available on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, or wherever you get podcasts.

Link also in bio: @relocal.ca

#theafterworkhangout #podcast #careerchange #careertalk #careertransitioncoach #reinventyourself
"If you've figured out what you might want to do n "If you've figured out what you might want to do next, and it's still scary, it doesn't mean that needs to prevent you from taking the next step."

This applies to making a career change, networking, and so much more in life!

I had such a lovely time chatting with Morgan Chojnacki on Episode 7 of The After Work Hangout. 

She shares many words of wisdom as a career changer, counsellor, and all-around amazing human!

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

Link in bio: @relocal.ca

#TheAfterWorkHangout #Podcast #CareerTalk #DoItScared #TakeTheNextStep
Are you scared of networking? Here's a tip for you Are you scared of networking? Here's a tip for you.

Connect with yourself first.

#networkingtip #connectwithyourself #feelconfident
Squishing down your feelings and fears only work f Squishing down your feelings and fears only work for a short time. If you really want to move forward from a stuck place, let yourself feel the feelings and face your fears. 🪞

Hear more tips (backed by Morgan Chojnacki's lived experience and psychotherapy training) on Episode 7 of The After Work Hangout podcast!

Personally, I find Morgan's voice so calming. 🧘‍♀️ This episode is like an uplifting pep talk!

Link in bio: @relocal.ca

#TheAfterWorkHangout #FeelYourFeelings #FaceYourFears #CareerChange #CareerConversations
It's natural to feel all sorts of emotions when yo It's natural to feel all sorts of emotions when you're considering a career change. 😺🙀😿😾😻

Morgan Chojnacki certainly did when she decided to leave the field of communications. 

- What would she do? 

- How would she make the transition? 

- Can she make her financial situation work?

In Episode 7 of The After Work Hangout, I chatted with Morgan about how she handled each step of her career change. 

Now that she's a Registered Clinical Counsellor, you can bet we dove into strategies to navigate emotions, setbacks, and self-compassion!

🎧 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, guest info, and resources via link in bio: @relocal.ca

#TheAfterWorkHangout #Podcast #WorkAndMoney #CareerChange #LateCareerChange #ReinventYourself
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
Follow on Instagram

Copyright © 2025 Relocal Privacy Policy · Terms and Conditions