Douglas Mackay
Career coach · Salt Lake City, UT · virtual
Credentials they list: ICF ACC, CPC
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Individual professional development coaching postdoctoral scholars and early-career academics navigating complex research careers |
Decision-making and career clarity for postdocs · Professional Identity development · Leadership and self-direction in research environments · Navigating academic and non-academic transitions | on request |
| Group workshops for postdoctoral scholars and PhD researchers postdoctoral scholars and PhD researchers |
Reflective professional development programming | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
Where they fit
| Students | Early | Mid | Manager | Director | VP / C-suite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resume and LinkedIn | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Interviews and offers | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Job search strategy | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Career direction and change | yes | yes | no | no | no | no |
| Leadership | yes | yes | no | no | no | no |
| Personal brand | no | no | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Process
- Provide structured guidance and accountability · Empower clients to align values, strengths, and goals · Build sustainable productivity strategies · Support crafting career narratives · Strengthen leadership and communication skills · Create intentional, growth-oriented trajectories
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
| Doing it yourself | Usually enough when | A coach earns the fee when | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career direction | Weeks 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. |
| Leadership | Peer 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
- What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
- What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
- Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
- Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)
What they publish
- Prices: not found on their website
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: not found on their website
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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