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At Where To Start Consulting, we guide individuals through life transitions, career changes, and personal growth with practical tools, compassionate support, and personalized guidance.

What does working with a consultant actually look like?Sometimes people hear the word consulting and picture something f...
10/19/2026

What does working with a consultant actually look like?

Sometimes people hear the word consulting and picture something formal or complicated.

But at Where To Start Consulting, it begins with something much simpler. A conversation.

An opportunity to sit down, talk about what’s happening in your life, what you’re hoping to accomplish, or something you’ve been trying to figure out.

And sometimes, the biggest thing standing in the way isn’t a lack of opportunities or abilities. It’s that little voice in our heads that makes us question ourselves, our decisions, and whether we’re capable of taking that next step.

That’s where building confidence and self-esteem becomes just as important as finding practical solutions.

Through our one-on-one sessions, we take the time to explore what’s holding you back, recognize the strengths you may have overlooked, and work together toward meaningful, manageable steps.

Whether that means exploring employment opportunities, navigating community services, finding caregiver support, or simply feeling a little more confident in yourself and the decisions ahead.

Because sometimes moving forward isn’t just about knowing what to do.

It’s about believing in yourself enough to begin.

Where To Start Consulting

One-on-one consulting appointments available. Contact us to learn more or request an appointment.

📧 [email protected]
📞 709-689-8138
🌐 www.wheretostartconsulting.ca

10/15/2026

We spend so much time wondering if we should reach out, what we should say, or whether it's been too long. But sometimes a simple message can make someone's entire day. It may just be exactly what they needed. 💚

🍀 www.wheretostartconsulting.ca

You know what I’ve always loved about bringing people together?You never quite know where the conversation is going to t...
10/15/2026

You know what I’ve always loved about bringing people together?

You never quite know where the conversation is going to take you.

Someone shares a story, somebody else says, “Oh, I’ve been there!” and before you know it, there’s laughter, ideas being exchanged, and people finding things they have in common.

Those are some of my favourite moments.

I’ve always believed people learn just as much from one another as they do from the person facilitating the room.

And that’s something I carry into the workshops we offer through Where To Start Consulting.

Yes, we have topics to explore and activities planned, but there’s always room for the conversations, different perspectives, and those little unexpected moments that make a gathering memorable.

Because when people feel comfortable enough to be themselves, learning can become something they genuinely enjoy.

💚 Interactive workshops for organizations and community groups, available virtually throughout Newfoundland and Labrador and in person by arrangement.

Where To Start Consulting

🌐 www.wheretostartconsulting.ca

Donna Sheppard
📧 [email protected]
📞 709-689-8138

Kim White — Workshop Co-Facilitator
📧 [email protected]

🌿 Sometimes knowing where to start is the hardest part.We all come into a room carrying different experiences, challenge...
10/14/2026

🌿 Sometimes knowing where to start is the hardest part.

We all come into a room carrying different experiences, challenges, strengths, and hopes for what comes next.

That’s one of the things I love about bringing people together through our workshops. There’s an opportunity to share experiences, discover strengths we may have overlooked, and explore new ways of looking at what’s possible.

At Where To Start Consulting, our interactive workshops are designed to create a welcoming space for reflection, conversation, and practical learning.

Whether your organization supports individuals navigating life changes, building confidence, exploring employment opportunities, or reconnecting with their strengths, we’d love to explore how our workshops could support the people you serve.

Because sometimes a meaningful conversation can be the starting point for something much bigger. 💚

🌿 Virtual & In-Person Workshops Available

Our workshops are available virtually or in person, making it easier for organizations and communities to bring meaningful learning and conversations to the people they support, wherever they’re located.

Where To Start Consulting

Workshop Co-Developers & Co-Facilitators

Donna Sheppard
📧 [email protected]
📞 709-689-8138

Kim White — Consultant & Co-Facilitator
📧 [email protected]
📞 825-977-3160

🌐 www.wheretostartconsulting.ca

Workshop inquiries and quotes are welcome.

Most families don’t plan on becoming caregivers. They simply find themselves there, doing their best to figure things ou...
10/12/2026

Most families don’t plan on becoming caregivers. They simply find themselves there, doing their best to figure things out as they go. ❤️

Sometimes it starts with helping a parent get to an appointment or picking up a few groceries. Then, little by little, the responsibilities grow.

Suddenly there are decisions about home care, services, applications, and what kind of support a loved one might need.

And while you’re trying to make the best decisions for someone you care about, you’re often trying to figure out a system you’ve never had to navigate before.

I’ve always believed that families shouldn’t have to figure everything out on their own.

🌿 At Where To Start Consulting, I offer practical, one-to-one guidance for seniors and family caregivers who need help understanding their options, navigating services, finding resources, and making sense of their next steps.

But support doesn’t always have to happen one-to-one.

Kim and I have also created a series of peer-led workshops focused on seniors and caregiving, designed for community organizations, seniors’ groups, and programs supporting families and caregivers.

These workshops create opportunities to share information, explore practical resources, have meaningful conversations, and help participants feel more informed and supported as they navigate caregiving and life’s changing responsibilities.

Whether it’s one family looking for guidance or an organization hoping to bring people together through a workshop, the purpose remains the same.

Because caring for someone you love shouldn’t mean having to find every answer on your own.

🌿 Where To Start Consulting
Individual Consulting & Group Workshops

Donna Sheppard
Founder & Consultant
📞 709-689-8138
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.wheretostartconsulting.ca

Kim White
Workshop Co-Facilitator & Consultant
📧 [email protected]

Individuals, community organizations, and seniors’ groups are welcome to reach out for consulting information, workshop details, or booking inquiries.

There’s a moment in working with people that never gets old.It’s when someone begins to recognize a strength they didn’t...
10/09/2026

There’s a moment in working with people that never gets old.

It’s when someone begins to recognize a strength they didn’t know they had, discovers an ability they’ve overlooked, or starts seeing themselves a little differently.

Whether it happens during a group workshop or a one-on-one conversation, there’s something incredibly rewarding about witnessing that moment.

Over the years, I’ve come to appreciate that some of the most meaningful conversations aren’t about having all the answers. They’re about exploring ideas, sharing experiences, and sometimes discovering something unexpected along the way.

And the wonderful thing is, we often learn just as much from the people we’re working alongside.

Because helping someone recognize what was already within them is one of the most rewarding parts of the work we do.

🌿 Where To Start Consulting

📞 709-689-8138
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 www.wheretostartconsulting.ca

There are a lot of reasons someone might reach out for a 1:1 session.Maybe life has changed.Maybe confidence has taken a...
10/07/2026

There are a lot of reasons someone might reach out for a 1:1 session.

Maybe life has changed.
Maybe confidence has taken a hit.
Maybe you’re trying to make a decision or figure out what comes next.
Maybe there are forms, services or systems involved and you’re tired of trying to figure it all out alone.
Maybe employment is part of what you’re sorting through too.

And sometimes there isn’t one big reason at all.

Sometimes you just need a place to talk things through with someone who will listen, help you untangle what’s in front of you, and work with you to figure out what feels realistic from here.

That’s what I want my 1:1 sessions to feel like.

Not pressure.
Not judgement.
Not someone telling you what you should be doing.

Just a conversation that helps things feel a little clearer, a little lighter, and a little more possible.

Where To Start Consulting
1:1 support for confidence, life changes, goal setting, system navigation, and employment readiness.

Flexible pricing and package options are available.

🌐 www.wheretostartconsulting.ca
📞 709-689-8138
✉️ [email protected]

10/05/2026

Life doesn't have to be perfect to be meaningful.
Take the picture. Say yes to the little adventure. Rest when you need to. Laugh a little louder. Do something just because it makes you happy.

You don't have to have everything figured out to start enjoying the life you have right now. 🎉

🍀 www.wheretostartconsulting.ca

You don’t have to come into a session knowing exactly what you need.Sometimes you just know something isn’t working.Mayb...
10/05/2026

You don’t have to come into a session knowing exactly what you need.

Sometimes you just know something isn’t working.

Maybe you’re feeling stuck.
Maybe your confidence has taken a hit.
Maybe there are too many things going on at once and you’re not sure which one to tackle first.

That’s okay.

A 1:1 session gives us a place to sit with what’s happening, sort through the pieces, look at what may be getting in the way, and figure out a next step that actually feels manageable for you.

Sometimes that might be confidence.
Sometimes employment.
Sometimes navigating a service or system.
Sometimes it’s simply figuring out where to begin.

You don’t need to arrive with all the answers.

We can start with what you do know and work from there.

Where To Start Consulting
www.wheretostartconsulting.ca
[email protected]
709-689-8138

I’ve always been someone who notices when something feels a little off with someone.Sometimes they haven’t said a word.S...
10/02/2026

I’ve always been someone who notices when something feels a little off with someone.

Sometimes they haven’t said a word.
Sometimes they’re still trying to convince everyone — and maybe even themselves — that they’re fine.

But you can see it in the way they go quiet.
The way they hesitate.
The way they seem to be carrying more than they’re saying.

I don’t know if everyone experiences that the same way, but for me, that inner nudge has always been strong.

Maybe it’s intuition.
Maybe it comes from years of working with people.
Maybe it comes from simply caring enough to pay attention.

What I do know is that I’ve always felt drawn to helping people when they’re stuck, overwhelmed, unsure, or trying to figure out what comes next.

And sometimes that support doesn’t have to start with a huge plan.

Sometimes it starts with a conversation.

A place to sort through what’s going on.
A little clarity.
A little encouragement.
One small next step that feels possible.

That’s a big part of what Where To Start Consulting was created for.

If you’re in a place where you know something needs to change but you’re not quite sure where to begin, you don’t have to have it all figured out before reaching out.

Sometimes finding a place to start is enough.

www.wheretostartconsulting.ca
[email protected]
709-689-8138

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St. John's, NL
A1N2G6

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Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

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