Our People

Management Team

Jennifer Collins, President & Managing Director

People and companies are often defined by their past. Jennifer would argue that the most relevant definition of a person’s future is their vision of who they can become. The same is said for any company. This vision most truly reflects and unlocks potential and is the foundation of living a better life and running a better company, every day. As Hazell & Associates’ President/Managing Partner, Jennifer’s role is to push the company to reach its potential. To be creative, effective and deliver only the highest quality career and executive coaching. In essence, she helps ensure her clients and colleagues reach their potential by aligning their passion and purpose with the work that they do.

Her most important responsibility as Managing Partner is to provide leadership through strategy development, effective management of resources, and team development. Leadership requires frequent communication with the team to keep them informed of the firm’s vision and current events, keeping morale high and the team motivated. Jennifer provides training and certification to all the company’s career and leadership coaches, resulting in the consistent delivery of excellence

Melanie Hazell, ACC, Executive Coaching Managing Partner

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When a new client suggested she would be happy with incremental change as a result of coaching, Melanie inquired what transformative change might mean for her. She ended up taking this inquiry on as her coaching challenge with this to say about the process, “Melanie, you really helped me turn a corner in my life. I realize my personal and professional lives are so intertwined that change was more about me making a dramatic shift internally and rediscovering where my passion resides. I saw a future me that was happy, more balanced and healthier.” In all her roles at Hazell & Associates/Career Partners (H&A/CP) as internal and external coach, managing partner, and account developer, Melanie consistently strives to tease the passion out of everyone she works with. For her, this is both about keeping the inspiring legacy of her father, the founder of the firm, alive and about creating a longing in each of us to live passionate lives. Pragmatic in terms of ensuring coaching positively impacts organizations, Melanie is unwavering in promoting the link between passion and results to her clients.

Michael Hazell, CMP, Public Sector Managing Partner

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Mike works with all levels of government and the broader public service. He designs and delivers career management, leadership development and transition programs. A co-founder of Hazell & Associates (H&A), he served as President and CEO from 1996 – 2011. Mike is a founder and former board member of Career Partners International.

He is author of numerous articles published in the HR Reporter, other magazines and newspapers and is a sought-after speaker on subjects pertaining to career management, outplacement, work/life balance and workplace trends. Mike frequently appears in the media and has made numerous presentations to various professional associations.