Donna Taylor

Career coach · Lake Norman, NC · in person and virtual

"Helping CPAs identify solutions and take action to achieve goals" (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Coaching services for CPA firms and individuals in accounting
CPA firms and individuals in the accounting profession
Identify potential solutions to barriers · Empower to take action to achieve goals · Business development · Team member advancement & retention · Facilitation of Partner succession & transition on request
Coaching services for professional service providers, executives and business owners
Professional service providers, executives and business owners
Identify potential solutions to barriers · Empower to take action to achieve goals on request

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

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnononononono
Job search strategynonoyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenonoyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Identify potential solutions to barriers · Empower clients to take action to achieve goals
Assessments
ADVanced Insights Assessment profile (merger of DISC Index, Attribute Index and Values Index)
Before coaching
Partner, Public Accounting (30 years)

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.

Times are our estimates. Try Callings.

Questions to ask before hiring

  1. What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
  2. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  3. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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