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How Coaching Works:
From First Call to Loving Your Work

Hiring a coach shouldn't feel like a leap of faith. Here's exactly what working together looks like — no mystery, no pressure, and no payment until you've decided it's right for you.

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The Process, Step by Step

Step 1: Free Consultation

We start with a no-obligation conversation about where you are, where you want to be, and what's been standing in the way. You'll leave this call with at least one useful insight — whether or not we work together. If we're a fit, I'll recommend a coaching plan matched to your goal.

Step 2: Your Personalized Plan

No two clients get the same coaching. A new graduate's job search, an executive's promotion push, and a parent's return to work all need different plans. We'll define your goal, map the steps, and set the pace — you're a partner in this, not a passenger.

Step 3: Coaching Sessions

We meet by video, wherever you are. Sessions are focused working time: practicing interview answers, rebuilding your resume and LinkedIn profile, working through a decision, or digging into what's really holding you back. Between sessions you'll have concrete action steps — clients tell me the weekly accountability is half the magic.

Step 4: Results — and What Comes Next

The engagement ends when the goal is reached: the offer signed, the promotion landed, the direction found. Many clients then choose to continue with deeper work — confidence, balance, life goals — because the job was only the beginning. That door stays open.

What a Session Actually Looks Like

Expect focused, honest, practical work. I listen without judgment, ask the questions you're not asking yourself, and tell you the truth — including the truths recruiters usually keep to themselves. One client described it as "supportive yet down-home honest." I set high expectations, and you'll feel motivated to meet them.

Coaching Packages

I offer coaching in prepaid packages scoped to your goal — a focused resume-and-LinkedIn engagement is a different investment than a full career change or ongoing life coaching.

Every engagement starts with the free consultation, where I'll recommend the right package for your situation — and tell you honestly if a smaller one will do. For a transparent look at what career coaching typically costs across the industry, read my guide: "Understanding Career Coaching Costs".

"She gave me concrete steps to take each week, breaking the job search process down into achievable steps."

— Talia, recent graduate

Who I Work With

Job Seekers & Career Changers From first job to fifth career — resume, LinkedIn, interviews, networking, negotiation, and direction.

Professionals Growing in Place Promotions, performance reviews, difficult workplace dynamics, executive presence, and leadership growth.

People Ready for Deeper Change Imposter syndrome, stress, confidence, habits, and balance — the life coaching that makes career change stick.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does coaching take?

It depends entirely on the goal. One client landed an offer after three hours of coaching; a full career change typically takes longer. In your free consultation I'll give you an honest estimate for your situation — and we adjust as you progress.

Are sessions in person or online?

Online, by video. I'm based in Walnut Creek, California, and work with clients across the Bay Area and the entire U.S. Video sessions mean no commute, easy scheduling, and coaching that fits around your work day.

How should I prepare for the free consultation?

Just come as you are. If you have a current resume, have it handy — but the most important thing you'll bring is honesty about what's not working. I'll guide the conversation from there.

What if I don't know what my goal is yet?

That's not a problem — it's a starting point. "I'm stuck and I don't know what I want" is one of the most common places clients begin. Finding the direction is the coaching.

What's your availability for new clients?

I'm currently accepting new clients.

Do you offer life coaching through the same process?

Yes — the process is identical: free consultation, personalized plan, video sessions. Many clients blend career and life coaching in the same engagement, since I'm certified in both. [Learn more about Life Coaching]

The First Step Is Free

One honest conversation about where you are and where you want to be. No obligation, no payment, no pressure — and you'll walk away with real insight either way, whether or not we work together.

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How Coaching Works: From First Call to Loving Your Work