The Aligned Path
Career Counselling for Meaningful, Sustainable Work
Pursue a work-life that feels like an authentic expression of who you are.
Why You’re Here
The work that once fit you is changing.
You have new passions, new boundaries, or a burnt-out system that is saying “no more” on your behalf.
This compromise won’t last much longer.
You fantasize about work that lights you up - that energizes not just your job, but your whole life.
You sense there’s another way, and you want to find the direction, confidence, and structure to move toward it.
You’re ready to walk your Aligned Path.
The Aligned Path is for you if…
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You’re ready to put down other people’s “shoulds” and want to stand in your own values
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You crave a reset and to be energized by your work-life balance again
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You’re seeking support that honours both your practical goals and your inner world
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You want your next steps to feel organized, exciting, and possible
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You’re looking for meaningful, fulfilling ways to share your skills
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You’re done being overwhelmed, and want to walk this path with grounded guidance
What You’ll Experienece
Find your path through The Aligned Path. You’ll release, reflect, and take aligned action.
Stage 1:
Dreams and Stories — Setting the Foundation
We begin by slowing down and listening deeply. You’ll get clear on where you are now, what’s working, and what’s calling for change. Then we’ll shed the “shoulds” - the old narratives and expectations that have kept you from your true path.
The Result: You’ll walk away with a clear sense of direction, grounded self-awareness, and the first sparks of possibility.
Stage 2:
Embodiment & Intuition — Mapping What’s True
Your body becomes the guide. We’ll map your nervous system patterns, energy rhythms, and core values - enhancing what helps you thrive. You’ll reconnect with intuition as a daily compass and begin to imagine what an aligned, sustainable work-life could truly look like.
The Result: You’ll gain clarity on your values, energy, and the conditions that support your best self.
Stage 3:
Authentic Action & Integration — Walking the Path
Now, we bring it all to life. Together, we’ll design small, soulful experiments that bridge dream and reality, all while staying true to newly established boundaries. We’ll anchor your insights and create a plan on how to sustain your growth long after our time together ends.
The Result: You’ll leave with a clear path, renewed confidence, and the tools to stay aligned in your day-to-day work-life.
Meet Your Guide
Hi, I’m Jacqui Manley (she/her)
I’m a career counsellor (RTC) for creative thinkers, deep feelers, and purpose-led entrepreneurs who are ready to trade their burnout for a regenerative work-life. I’m all about helping you remember what makes you tick and building a work and life that sustains you (physically, emotionally and financially) - especially if the linear path isn’t working for you.
As a neurodivergent entrepreneur, I have an exceptionally keen eye for burnout patterns, clashing value systems, and how to balance problem-solving with rest. I’ve studied what makes a career meaningful both inside and out, through professional training and walking it myself.
Through deepening your understanding of your desires, your body’s wisdom, and the unconscious fears that may be holding you back, we can navigate the murky waters to your clear next steps.
What Past Clients Say
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Overall, an awesome experience and one I'd recommend to anyone starting their own business, starting a new job or just looking for some guidance to where they might be blocked in life.”
- Jessica T.
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“The Aligned Path made me feel way less jumbled and overwhelmed with understanding what I actually want. I feel more capable and able to recognize my imposter syndrome when it pipes up. I am more gracious in viewing my dreams as legitimate achievable pursuits. I feel so much more on track now and have a far clearer vision of what my future can and will look like.”
- Sunday B.
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“I have worked with other coaches, but Jacqui’s approach helped me feel much more seen and supported. Jacqui helped me to both dream bigger and be more practical at the same time.”
- Michael J.
Ready to Work Together?
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Our 1:1 sessions are personalized to you. We’ll always begin with a grounding before setting the intention for our time together.
Sessions are 60 minutes and held via video platform.
Investment: $165 per session
Note: Sessions are covered by many health benefit providers.
To ask questions or set up your first session, book a free alignment call using the button below.
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Making a change within your career is better together! Groups are hosted in-person in Nelson, BC, where folks can make personal progress within a collective experience.
Rooted in embodied, practical support, you will be guided towards the next aligned steps of your career journey.
Learn more about career groups here.
You can also join my mailing list here to stay up to date about the next group offering.
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This 2-hour workshop is for entrepreneurs and changemakers to learn how to balance rest and action during rapid change.
This group is offered periodically to help you slow down, get empowered, and envision change in an overwhelming world.
Hosted in person in Nelson, BC.
Join my mailing list here or email alignwithjacqui@gmail.com to hear about the next Embodied Entrepreneur session.
✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
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I work remotely from Nelson, BC. Sessions are held through a video call platform.
Keep an eye out for in-person workshops, events, and group work by joining my mailing list here.
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Everyone’s cadence is different. When you’re at the beginning of a career transition, meeting weekly can help establish momentum. Those building a business may do best with bi-weekly support. If you’re unsure, we can discuss your cadence during our alignment call.
Email alignwithjacqui@gmail.com to book.
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This work often involves going backwards to go forwards. This means slowing down, listening to the body, and exploring what’s been overlooked to inform where we’re going.
Both looking backwards and forwards can be done through visualizations, reflection questions, and exercises that help you align with your next steps.
I provide book recommendations, tools, and offer network connections when appropriate; however, I also empower you to open yourself up to discovering these as synchronistic breadcrumbs along your way.
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Yes! As a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, my services can be expensed to most extended health services in British Columbia. Please let me know if you need your invoice completed in a specific way.
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It can be tough to know what support you might need at first. Book a free alignment call to discuss your situation and goals, and we can determine what feels like the most supportive path for you.
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It’s okay not to be sure.
This is why I offer free alignment calls for you to ask any additional questions you have and see if we’re a good fit.
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