Imagine making your next career move with clarity, confidence, and direction.

At Upward Career Strategies, we help individuals navigate career development, career transitions, and education planning with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re exploring new career opportunities, advancing professionally, or preparing for competitive post‑secondary programs, our personalized coaching and strategic guidance are designed to help you move forward with purpose.

Who We Are

Upward Career Strategies is a career and education coaching practice dedicated to helping individuals achieve meaningful, long‑term success. We believe that effective career planning is not one‑size‑fits‑all. Every background, goal, and journey is unique—and our approach reflects that.

With experience across multiple industries and education pathways, we support clients at all stages of their professional journey. From career exploration and career change to professional advancement and academic planning, we take a comprehensive, client-centred approach to career development.

Our coaching focuses on strategy, self‑awareness, and informed decision‑making—helping you identify your strengths, align your goals, and take confident next steps. Whether you’re navigating uncertainty, seeking growth, or preparing for your next opportunity, we are here to support your progress.

Your success is our focus.
Let’s work together to build a clear path forward—one that aligns with your goals and supports your long‑term professional and educational success.

Ready to take the next step?
Book a discovery call below to discuss an empowered career and education pathway.

Working with Kimberly on my medical residency application she did a splendid job editing my CV and PS letters, and also provided wonderful career advice. She displays professionalism in her work and she is very knowledgeable in the CaRMS process providing the best advice to achieve your goals. She is always ready help. I highly recommend Kimberly for any of your career needs. Thank you!

From the moment we connected and had our consultation, Kimberly was able to develop an actionable plan for me. Her knowledge of my niche industry, career mentorship, and effective resume writing, brought out my qualities. This allowed me to feel comfortable talking about myself and gave me skills in not underselling my accomplishments. I would highly recommend and encourage all to seek Kimberly out to advance and create your Rock Star resume. Her coaching and encouragement and guidance was exactly what I needed. You made my confidence level come back by working with you on my career move.

Kim is very knowledgeable and her ability to listen and interpret information is very impressive. She is patient and works with you in identifying transferable skills and incorporates all information accurately and eloquently within your package. Her response time is very quick and her communication is clear. I would highly recommend her services.

Kim is someone you need on your side to help with your career needs! She updated my CV, developed my LinkedIn presence, and provided several cover letter options. She is professional, kind, and efficiently fast! She prioritized her work selflessly focusing on me. She took the time to get to know me and how she could best encompass me on paper to potential employers. She has given me the confidence I needed to get back into the swing of interviews and job searches! I highly recommend Kim and all she has to offer.

I would highly recommend CV editing, personal statements, and interview coaching services. Kimberly is really helpful along with her passion and professionalism. Her understanding in the medical field is also a big plus.

Kim was a pleasure to work with. She is enthusiastic, conscientious and diligent. Kim totally, restructured my PH.D. level C.V., making it highlight my relevant achievements and experience, and improving the overall flow and appearance, making it look more professional and impactful. Kim, appreciated and responded to the tight deadline and put in the extra hours to make it happen.

Kim is truly amazing. She is so dedicated and works hard to get you to your goals. She ran me through interview scenarios, gave me interview tips, and helped me get over interview anxiety. I highly recommend her services.

Kim is one of the few people you meet that you get the feeling she genuinely wants to help you and see you succeed. She is extremely personable and dedicated to her craft, having been a huge asset in getting career advice and revamping my resume. Despite the numerous questions and concerns I pestered her with, she was always patient and willing to help. Most importantly, she knows the job market and was able to provide effective, actionable suggestions. I can't recommend her services enough.

Kimberly at Upward Career Strategies has truly been a blessing to me. She is passionate, supportive, dedicated, knowledgeable and very professional. I felt she truly cared about helping me succeed in my career. She did an exceptional job creating my resume and cover letter. She also provided excellent career and life skills advice. Her service was amazing and highlighted my skills and accomplishments in ways that left me speechless. It was exceptional!!!. I would recommend her service 1000%.

I am so pleased and thankful with the service I received from Kimberly Babin at Upward Career Strategies. Kim is very helpful, efficient, kind, and patient. Most importantly, very knowledgeable in her field. I will continue to use Upward Career Strategies, for any of my future resume needs, interview coaching, and LinkedIn services.

Very professional and knowledgeable! Choosing your education path can be so confusing and stressful. I recommend Upward Career Strategies 100%. Kimberly made such a positive difference in my daughter's education choices. She was easy to talk to, reliable, and resourceful.

Kimberly was very helpful and pleasant to work with. She used her resources to help answer my questions effectively and helped to guide me towards my career goals.