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My Career Story

Hi, I'm Yules Chan, Founder of Brilliant Person Career Coaching and author of The Brilliant Move: A Career Coaching Guide & Guided Journal.

 

My career journey began in the creative arts at the Alberta University of the Arts, where I explored design, performance art, and entrepreneurship. Through these experiences, I discovered that meaningful careers are not built by following a predetermined path, but by understanding who you are, what matters most, and how you define success.

My professional background spans entrepreneurship, creative arts, human services, employment supports, and career development. From helping operate a family-owned café franchise business and supporting individuals with diverse abilities, to guiding clients through career exploration and employment success, these experiences have shaped my practical, holistic, and client-centered approach to career coaching.

 

As a Career Consultant since 2019, I have helped hundreds of individuals explore career options, navigate transitions, build confidence, and pursue meaningful employment. These experiences inspired me to create Brilliant Person Career Coaching and develop the Profile of Success™ and Harmony Framework™ to help individuals define success, evaluate tradeoffs, and make career decisions aligned with their strengths, values, ambitions, and life circumstances.

 

My approach combines creativity, strategy, and practical career development tools to help students, professionals, career changers, entrepreneurs, and job seekers build meaningful and sustainable career paths.

 

Because career success is about more than finding a job. It's about creating a life and career that reflects who you are and what matters most. 

Education & Certifications

Recognitions & Affiliations

Media & Industry Recognition

Featured by The Best Calgary in an industry roundup highlighting career coaching services in Calgary, recognizing Brilliant Person Career Coaching for its refreshing approach and client-focused coaching style. ​​

"Brilliant Person Career Coaching deserves a spot for their refreshing approach to coaching... Mr. Chan takes the time to listen intently and analyse a client's circumstances before offering practical advice." – The Best Calgary

I describe myself as genuine, imaginative, inspiring, courteous, objective, stable, direct, results oriented, and forward looking

Personal Sneak Peek

Yules family

Family comes first

A husband to a loving wife and 3 daughters. 

Yules aquascaping

Aquascaping Hobbyist

The benefits of good health and peaceful living.

Yules green thumb

Green thumb

Avid gardener and plant horticulture.

Yules nature enhusiast

Nature enthusiast​​

The great outdoors: camping, hiking, boating, and fishing.

Yules community

Community driven

None of us are meant to do life alone.

Yules still does art

Art Hobbyist

Every now and then.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

You don’t have to navigate your career journey alone. Let’s connect to explore how personalized coaching can help you move forward with confidence and purpose.

Recognized & Certified By:

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