
About Me

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
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Certified Work-Life & Career Strategist (CPC) – Career Professionals of Canada
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Trauma-Informed Care & Harm Reduction – CTRI
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Mental Health First Aid – Mental Health Commission of Canada
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Bachelor of Fine Arts (Media Arts & Digital Technology) – Alberta University of the Arts
Recognitions & Affiliations
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Active Member of Career Professionals of Canada (CPC) – Adhering to the Code of Professional Conduct
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Recognized by the Better Business Bureau (BBB)
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Top 15 Career Coaches in Calgary (2024) – Influence Digest
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Top 8 Career Coaches in Calgary (2025, 2026) – Find My Profession
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Nominated for the Outstanding Career Professional Award (CPC, 2025)
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

Family comes first
A husband to a loving wife and 3 daughters.

Aquascaping Hobbyist
The benefits of good health and peaceful living.

Green thumb
Avid gardener and plant horticulture.

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

Community driven
None of us are meant to do life alone.

Art Hobbyist
Every now and then.
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