About Us

We’re Ashley and Larissa, and we’re on a mission to help others thrive in their careers.

We founded Windrose Coaching Studio in 2020 after a night spent around a campfire talking about our own career goals — and realizing we were both craving something more.

 

We had met almost a decade earlier, working as career development consultants at a highly ranked post-secondary career centre. We were guiding students and graduates through career exploration and job search, delivering professional development workshops, and managing an award-winning, career-focused mentorship program — all while raising busy families. We had both achieved the goals we set for ourselves early on, but we knew we had more to give.

 

That night around the campfire, we discovered that meaningful work is at the heart of career satisfaction for both of us. The kind of meaning that leaves you feeling like you contributed something positive to the world. And for us, there’s nothing more meaningful than helping others feel happier and more fulfilled in their careers.

 

We know it’s not always easy to figure out what path to take, what changes to make, or where to even start — and that’s exactly where we come in.

 

Whether you’re choosing a career path for the first time, looking for a new direction, or taking a serious look at what needs to change so you can feel happier at work — we’re here for it. We work alongside you to help you reach your goals, because we want you to truly thrive in your career.

As experienced career counsellors, each with over 15 years in career development and specialized training in solution-focused brief coaching, we’ll help you get clear on the direction you want to go and build a plan to get there.

You are in charge of where you go from here.

Windrose Coaching Studio is based in London and Dorchester, Ontario, offering virtual services across Canada and in-person team building workshops in Southwestern Ontario.

Ashley Nash BA, BSW

Hey, I’m Ashley! Mama of two and happily married to a fellow wanderer at heart. I love meeting new people and learning about their career aspirations and hopes for their future.

Helping people find their way has always been my passion. After completing a degree in sociology, I decided to dive deeper and continued my education with an honours bachelor’s degree in social work. That’s where I found career development — and the opportunity to help others find work they were just as passionate about as I was about mine.

I’ve worked in career development since 2009 with various community organizations, in post-secondary education, and in provincial and federal employment programs. My experience includes providing career support to high school and post-secondary graduates, laid-off workers, newcomers to Canada, mid-career professionals, and people returning to the workforce after an absence. I’ve also worked with businesses, offering professional development, employee engagement, and team building workshops.

I’m a highly empathetic, patient, and warm person who genuinely cares about your story and your goals for the future. My goal for every appointment is that you leave feeling seen, heard, and accepted for exactly who you are — so you can make confident decisions and move toward a career that truly fits.

What I love most about this work is supporting people to take that first step, realize their goals are possible, and discover a path that makes their life better. I also love seeing teams come together to support one another and reach their goals.

First job after university
Counsellor at a halfway house

Favourite family activity
Making homemade chicken wings and playing exploding kittens

3 things I love
Being in the mountains or near the ocean, antiques and historical shows, and the sweet sweet taste of a freshly baked brownie

Larissa Campbell BA, CDP

Hey, I’m Larissa! Proud introvert, mom of two, and married to the one person I can truly be myself with. From a young age I was fascinated by how the mind works and what makes people who they are, which led me to complete an honours bachelor’s degree in psychology. I knew I wanted to use that curiosity to help people in a practical way, so when I discovered career development, I knew it was where I was meant to be. I completed a graduate certificate in career development in 2008 and haven’t looked back since.

Throughout my experience in non-profit and post-secondary employment services, I’ve provided career planning and job search support to individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and levels of experience. I’ve also developed and delivered career exploration and job search workshops, created career assessment reports, and worked with organizations on team building, goal setting, and planning.

When I work with clients, my focus is on where they’re starting from and where they want to go. I take a calm, kind, and thorough approach and I care deeply about offering the kind of quality support that actually helps people move forward.

It’s incredibly rewarding to support someone as they discover who they are and what’s possible for their career. I love offering honest encouragement and reliable information so people can build confidence in their decisions and make real progress toward their goals.

First job after university
Customer service rep at a psychological assessment company

Favourite family activity
Hiking and looking for waterfalls

3 things I love
Creating and enjoying art, reading personal development, romance and adventure books, being in the calmness of nature

A Few Reasons Why We Make a Good Team

We love career development and personal growth - we could, actually do, spend hours talking about it

We’re obsessed with plans, processes and getting results

We both believe if there’s no purpose, it’s not worth doing!

Quality, integrity, and ethical business practices form the foundation of everything we do

One of our superpowers is collaborating to create highly effective resources, workshops and programs

Ashley likes to talk it out, Larissa prefers to listen, and Larissa likes to think it through, then Ashley likes to dive in

We both know the joy of ordering pizza and staying up way too late just to steal a little alone time — no shame

We find comfort in knowing we are both experiencing the chaos of raising a family while creating a career we love

We both feel inspired by podcasts and love learning & self-improvement

Our Education and Training

Ashley Nash

  • Member of Career Professionals of Canada
  • Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Career Development, CERIC Canada
  • Foundations of Solution-Focused Brief Coaching Course, University of Toronto
  • Myers Briggs Type Indicator, Psychometrics Canada
  • Strong Interest Inventory, Psychometrics Canada
  • Personality Dimensions Level 1 Facilitator, CareerLife Skills
  • Motivational Interviewing, Empowering Change
  • Career Theory and Ethics, Douglas College
  • Honours Bachelor of Social Work, University of Victoria
  • Honours Bachelor of Arts – Sociology, Western University

Larissa Campbell

  • Member of Career Professionals of Canada
  • Foundations of Solution-Focused Brief Coaching Course, University of Toronto
  • CACEE Career Education Certificate Program
  • Myers Briggs Type Indicator, Psychometrics Canada
  • Strong Interest Inventory, Psychometrics Canada
  • Personality Dimensions Level 1 Facilitator, CareerLife Skills
  • Career Development Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Conestoga College
  • Crisis Intervention Declaration of Academic Achievement, Fanshawe College
  • Honours Bachelor of Arts – Psychology, Western University

What is a Windrose?

We love getting asked what a windrose is as it’s usually the starting point for a deeper conversation about happiness and fulfillment. By definition, a windrose illustrates the direction and speed of wind at a specific time and place. For us, a windrose represents a moment in a person’s life where they decide to change direction, to explore the possibilities, and to make decisions for themselves that lead to greater happiness and fulfillment. No matter which way your wind is blowing — or whether you know where you’re headed yet — there’s a place for you at Windrose Coaching Studio!

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