Real people who have walked your path.
These are verified Alberta senseis inside Life Dojo — here to guide newcomers, international students, and early-career professionals in their own field. 20 of 21 verified senseis are available to browse right now, and growing. Browse below, then sign up to request an introduction.
“It is part of the culture that i grew up to help others”
Sign up to request →“I see tremendous value in listening and providing constructive feedback without judgement in a safe space”
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“I am passionate about sharing my professional experience to help people navigate transitions, unlock their potential, and build meaningful, fulfilling careers.”
Sign up to request →“I've seen firsthand how disorienting it can be to navigate a new country, a new system, or a new career path without anyone to show you how the pieces fit together. A lot of what I know now came from people who took the time to explain the "unwritten rules" of how things work. I want to do the same for others, especially newcomers building careers in policy, nonprofit work, or community-facing roles, by sharing what I've learned about navigating institutions, writing for real audiences, and turning research into action.”
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“I am happy to have had mentors who guided me during my first job search. This is me giving back to the community that once gave me a chance to prove myself.”
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“I want to mentor because I have benefited from guidance throughout my own academic, engineering, and business journey, and I believe practical experience can help others move forward with more confidence. I enjoy supporting people in turning ideas into workable plans, especially in engineering, construction, technology, and entrepreneurship.”
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“Jeff enjoys helping people and teams realize their full potential. Throughout his career, he has mentored engineers and managers, helped teams grow into high performers, and finds meaning in building both great products and great people.”
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“To share my experience with young minds and support their endeavors.”
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“Long-time supporter of Alberta entrepreneurs and the innovation ecosystem; wants to help newcomers and early-career professionals find their footing in business, entrepreneurship, and strategy.”
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“I want to mentor because I know firsthand how long it takes to find your footing in a new industry. Building a career in the energy sector as a female came with challenges that took time and the right guidance to work through. Now that I've built that industry knowledge and network, I want to help newcomers and students shorten that learning curve and navigate the path with more confidence than I had starting out.”
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“Kristina can help newcomers and early-career professionals better understand Canadian workplace culture, leadership expectations, hiring processes, professional communication, and career progression. Her experience as a trusted advisor to senior leaders makes her valuable for mentees who need practical, human guidance on how to grow inside organizations.”
Sign up to request →“Sami’s story can help newcomers, trades workers, early-career professionals, and future entrepreneurs understand what it takes to build a career and business in Alberta. He can offer practical guidance on discipline, field work, operations, leadership, customer service, and long-term growth in the oil and gas and services sector.”
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“After completing a four-year degree in Journalism, I began my career on a path toward journalism and communications, driven by a passion for storytelling and connecting with audiences. As a mixed-race Canadian with a disability, I had long believed that opportunities in acting and theatre were limited—or not meant for someone like me. After briefly working in journalism, I found myself searching for a more creative and personal way to tell stories. That shift led me to an opportunity with Inside Out Theatre, a disability-led company that would ultimately redefine what I believed was possible. Through this work, I connected with mentors and allies in the theatre community who encouraged me to explore my creative voice and see my lived experience as an asset rather than a barrier. With their support, I returned to school to study acting and began building a career that bridges both the creative and administrative sides of the arts. Today, I work in arts administration while developing my practice as an actor on stage and on screen. My creative work has been internationally recognized, and has received awards and nominations for my artistic contributions. My work is grounded in my intersecting identities, and I am committed to using my lived experience to advocate for accessibility and to support more authentic, inclusive representation across the arts.”
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“Allan has a strong mentorship and professional practice background and can help newcomers, international graduates, and early-career professionals understand engineering leadership, safety culture, professional responsibility, operations management, environmental compliance, and long-term career development in Alberta. His practical leadership style is rooted in accountability, removing barriers for teams, and helping emerging technical leaders grow with confidence.”
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“I enjoy meeting with eager students, and sharing my experiences -- and hopefully, helping them develop into effective researcher and knowledge users in general.”
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“Experienced Alberta business leader who wants to help newcomers and early-career professionals find their footing in digital and business careers.”
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“I want to mentor because I believe that investing in people is one of the most meaningful ways to create lasting impact. Throughout my career, I've benefited from the guidance of great mentors, and I'm passionate about paying that forward by sharing my experiences, lessons learned, and practical insights. I enjoy helping others build confidence, navigate challenges, and recognize their potential. My goal is to provide encouragement, honest feedback, and a supportive space where mentees can grow both personally and professionally.”
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“To give back to my community”
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