YES is a non-profit organization that helps English-speaking Quebecers find jobs, develop their…read morebusinesses, or find guidance as professional artists. Basically, they serve three groups (some of which overlap): 1. People aged 18-35 who need help with finding a job (so YES offers help in refining their resumes, interview prep, French for the workplace, etc). 2. Entrepreneurs of all ages who need access to resources for developing their businesses (YES offers workshops on writing business plans, legal info, project management, registering your business, networking, plus free one-on-one business coaching with a coach who is matched to you, either online or in-person). 3. Artists of all ages who need help with career development (YES offers workshops on navigating social media promotion, finding funding, grant writing, time management, also many of them free). Having used their services on and off for the last 10 years, and much more in recent months, I find YES is incredibly helpful for giving newbie entrepreneurs insights and direction on where to go with their project. I feel their coaches have a lot of information and expertise to share, and the advice they give is quite relevant more often than not. Also, the connections you make with other newbie entrepreneurs in the workshops is quite motivating. I feel that their offerings to artists is also very helpful, especially as it's well-structured, consistent and seems to fill a huge need within the English-speaking community. In recent years, they seem to have shifted from only in-person to both in-person and online workshops, which is great! Personal coaching, and most workshops are freely available with the yearly membership of $30, with some workshops with guest speakers priced affordably at $20 - 40. Personally, at my stage of business development, I'd rather pay $30 to use their affordable services, AND have access to a personal business coach, rather than paying much more for some random coach online. All in all, it's a valuable resource for the English-speaking community in Quebec, and I recommend it for anyone who's starting out as a professional artist and/or entrepreneur.

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Vesna was a godsend to me! Not only is she kind, patient and warm-hearted, she made me feel at ease…read moreabout what i needed coaching with. I value all that i have learned from our weekly sessions and i know i will carry her advice and guidance onwards with me. Vesna reminded me that it's ok to feel what i feel, it's ok to put myself first, that situations are temporary, it's ok to take time for myself, and to stop and breath. Vesna's voice and advice is one that i am grateful to have in my head. She was so supportive of my dreams and a great coach. Every week she would listen and cheer me on. Exactly what i needed in this season of my life. Thank you Vesna for all that you've helped me with and I hope to work with you again in the future.

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I've met few people as dedicated to personal empowerment as Samantha Barley. She is professional,…read moreknowledgeable and warm-hearted. She is an effective communicator, and she shines when it comes to encouraging and motivating others to achieve their full potential. My number one choice for a life coach, I am pleased to collaborate with Samantha on a regular basis. For anyone looking for a life coach who truly understands the real-life human challenges we face, Samantha Barley is a wonderful guide.

Samantha is a life changer! Excellent personality, good listener and wise coach and councelor. I…read morelove our sessions. In the beggining I was unmotivated, low-energy and felt useless ... today I am eager to go weekly to the meetings and learn something new every time. I am currently confused and going through a very difficult time in my life with many stressing factors and big life transitions. Samantha is helping me discover my true self, have a clear view of what I really want, and re-discover happiness. The insight from our sessions gives me the strength and inspiration to make the necessary changes to live happier. Thank you Samantha!

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I've had the pleasure of working with Groom now for several months now, and they're completely…read moreunlike any of the other recruitment firms I've dealt with in the past. The team is incredibly motivated, and focused on finding the right candidate for the job. If you're looking for a staffing firm in Montreal, you should certainly consider engaging the folks at Groom.