Patricia has spent the past 20 years helping individuals and organizations succeed by leveraging their often-ignored innate resources and talents. As an International Coach Federation accredited coach, she creates the “aha moments” which propel her clients forward, allowing them to overcome self-imposed obstacles and reach their personal and business goals. Her clients would describe her as a connector of ideas, people and solutions.
Patricia is recognized as a subject matter expert in the areas of career management, personal branding and networking. She is passionate about helping people connect with jobs that are a fit with their skills and values while inspiring them to achieve their true potential.
In addition to heading up Optimum Talent’s Waterloo region office, Patricia is actively involved in the community as President of the KW YWCA Board of Directors and as a member of the Wilfrid Laurier University Board of Governors. She has also been asked to serve on two Program Advisory Committees at Conestoga College and on the Research Committee at CERIC, whose purpose is to advance the field of career development in Canada.
Patricia is a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University and Humber College and is an advocate of lifelong learning. She and her 16-year-old son live in Waterloo and she is proud to say she has attended numerous ComiCon and FanExpos in the last five years!
Patricia Polischuk is the Regional Director of Career Solutions at Knightsbridge for Southwestern Ontario where she specializes in career transition, career coaching and career management at the mid to senior executive level. Patricia assists her clients in understanding the importance of building their personal brand. Prior to joining Knightsbridge, Patricia worked in the areas of communications, public relations and marketing for an international Property Development company and a large telecommunications organization. She has also worked in the postsecondary education sector where she built an Alumni Career Coaching program for McMaster University.
Patricia is recognized as a subject matter expert in building and maintaining effective networks through personal and social media interaction. She has spoken on the topic of Career Management and Job Search at numerous industry and professional development events and has appeared on television and published articles on these topics.
Patricia graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wilfrid Laurier University and received a post-graduate certificate in Public Relations from Humber College. Patricia has completed her Coaching Fundamentals courses and is pursuing certification in the area. She has also completed courses in eCareer coaching through Capilano University.