Debbie Melnikoff

Career coach · Santa Cruz, CA · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: CJSS, CSMCS, MBTI

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"Your Success is Our Business You choose your target, we help you hit it." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Individual Coaching Session
Individuals seeking personal or career change, improved wellness, or life balance		 1 session · 55-minute coaching session · personalized plan creation · skilled listening and inquiry · objective perspective on request
Workplace Coaching & Training - Customized Sessions
Organizations seeking employee development and wellness		 customized coaching and training · partial or full-day sessions · series of lunchtime workshops · focus on communication, leadership, efficiency, team dynamics, stress reduction, time management on request
One-on-One Coaching for Workplace Individuals
Individuals within organizations		 confidential one-on-one coaching · personalized support on request
Best Year Yet!® Individual Program
Individuals seeking a 12-month guided goal achievement program		 12 sessions · 52 weeks · 12-month program · creation of one-page annual plan · monthly one-hour meetings · web-based portal for tracking progress · holistic life view and goal alignment on request
Best Year Yet!® Team Program - Basic
Workplace teams or groups working with shared goals		 12 sessions · 52 weeks · one- to two-day workshop · 11 months of monthly facilitated team meetings · web-based portal for team plan · focus on strategic planning and goal setting on request
Best Year Yet!® Team Program - Premium
Workplace teams combining team and individual plans		 12 sessions · 52 weeks · team plan and individual plans · one- to two-day workshop · 11 months of monthly facilitated team meetings · web-based portal for plans on request

As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.

How they compare

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersyesyesyesyesyesyes
Job search strategyyesyesyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changeyesyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandyesyesyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Initial free consultation to determine fit · Creation of personalized or team annual plan · Monthly coaching or facilitation sessions · Ongoing goal setting and progress tracking
Assessments
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Interviews3 to 6 hours of practice out loud per interview process. Callings can prepare you for each job you track.Early rounds in a format you know.Final rounds, panels, a new kind of role, or you tend to freeze.
Job searchA target list, a weekly plan and steady outreach. Callings builds the weekly plan and tracks every application, free.Interviews are coming in.Three months without traction, or a senior search that runs on your network.
Career directionWeeks of reading and conversations about roles that fit. Callings can show your strengths and the pay for each role.You already have two or three target roles.You do not know what comes next, or you want structure and a formal assessment.

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Questions to ask before hiring

  1. What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
  2. If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
  3. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  4. Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
  5. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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