Darnell Smith

Career coach · Minneapolis, MN · virtual

"We help you find your voice in the professional world through ethical, professional, and values-centered coaching." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Career Transition
those looking to make a career change
1 session · personalized strategies · support to identify ideal job · create a solid action plan $150
Leadership Coaching
small business owner or middle manager
1 session · developing skills for effective team management · strategic decision-making $200
Promotion Preparation 1 session · understand expectations of higher roles · tools to excel and stand out in current job $140
Find Your Voice 1:1 Coaching values-based coaching · help gain insight to career aspirations · help understand core values · clarify integration of values into career · connect lived values to authenticity on request
Leadership Coaching (group and 1:1) align values with ambitions · bring authentic self to leading team · tools for values-based decision making · scalable group coaching · one-on-one deep dives on request
Goal-Setting & Consulting
professionals
clarify ambitions · develop and implement plans based on career goals on request
Retirement Transition
retirees
support identity shift from professional to retiree · plan for time, routine and values · retire with dignity and joy 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 offersnononononono
Job search strategynoyesyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenoyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnoyesyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Discovery Consultation with intake form · 1:1 and group coaching sessions focusing on actionable steps · Regular evaluations to track progress and refine strategies
Before coaching
US Navy service member; IT professional, IT; Healthcare professional, healthcare; Film industry professional, film industry

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
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.
LeadershipPeer groups, feedback from your manager, reading.You have a mentor who has done the job.A first management role or a bigger team, often paid for by the employer.

Times are our estimates. Try Callings.

Questions to ask before hiring

  1. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  2. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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