What do you want to be known for?
You know there’s more in you than what’s showing up in your CAREER right now.
Your options are not as limited as they seem. Let's figure out what you'll do next
Get Clear on What You Want. Set a Direction. Move Forward.
We sort through your situation, your ideas, and what’s been getting in the way—so you can clearly see what actually matters.
Once things are clear, we define the direction that makes sense for you—and how to approach it with intention.
You leave with something concrete to act on—and the accountability to actually move forward with it.
Results from people I've worked with
Who you’ll be working with
I’m John Fialkowski, a career coach working with capable professionals who are ready to stop circling problems and start making real decisions about their work.
My approach is conversational, practical, and focused on helping things actually click. I ask the right questions, help you see things clearly, and work with you to turn that clarity into action.
Most people expect this to feel heavy or uncomfortable. It’s not. The conversations are real, engaging, and often the first time things actually start to click.
About JohnWhere you start doesn’t matter. This is how you move toward what you want to be known for
Most people come in somewhere along this spectrum. We use it to figure out what actually matters—and how to move forward.
Your work situation is draining you, frustrating you, or downright toxic. We figure out what’s actually happening—and how to move forward without making things worse.
You don’t know what to do nextYou know you need a change, but you don’t want to guess. We figure out what direction actually fits—and how to move toward it with clarity.
You want more from your workYou’re capable of more, and you know it. This is about getting clear, stepping up, and performing at the level you’re aiming for.
Different starting points. Same outcome: clarity, direction, and real movement.
Career Coaching with John
Real stories, practical moves. Thoughtful conversations about work, roles, and change.
Insights and Advice from John
When an Employee Records You Without Saying Anything
You don’t need something to be clearly wrong for it to start affecting a relationship at work. Sometimes it’s a small moment — something unexpected, something unspoken — and suddenly the dynamic shifts. Nothing has happened on paper, but something has changed.
The Emotional Weight of Being a Manager
A new manager faces the emotional reality of leadership: making decisions that affect other people’s livelihoods. This article explores why those moments feel so heavy—and how leaders learn to carry that responsibility without burning out.
Dealing with a PIP (Performance Improvement Plan
This exchange comes from a question about being placed on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) and the expectation of being fired. The employee described the stress of the process, feeling set up to fail, and wondering if there was anything they could do to protect themselves. The response explored options for navigating the situation, including negotiating severance, reframing the PIP, and shifting responsibility back onto management.
Interested? Contact me for a 20 min FREE Consultation
How it works…
Let's start with a call, see if there is a fit. No two situations are alike, and I'd like to know about your situation, what is getting in your way, and what you need.
In our first call we will discuss the nature of your situation, what goals you might have, the barriers to your success, what excites you about work and what gets you down. I hope to be able to break down some of those barriers and start to work on your vision.
When we've established your vision, we will work on breaking down the barriers that stand in your way. Build the confidence to express your vision and find what you are looking for.
I'm based in Canada, but my clients come from all over the world. Don't be shy, it never hurts to talk.