Mary Despe de Echemendia

Career coach · Haleiwa, HI · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: ICF PCC, HRCI SPHR

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"Master Your Career & Move Up with Mary Despe de Echemendia. Something better is ahead for you. The hard part is doing it without support." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Resume & LinkedIn Review + Revamp
individuals struggling to communicate their talents and experiences		 communicate talents and experiences compellingly · capture unique voice · highlight value · ATS-friendly · optimized for search ranking on request
Resume or LinkedIn Rewrite 1:1 Coaching - 3 Month Coaching Package
individuals needing in-depth, ongoing guidance		 12 weeks · personalized career support · full access to tools, resources, expert insight on request
Resume or LinkedIn Rewrite 1:1 Coaching - Flexible Coaching
individuals needing focused coaching without long commitment		 personalized career support tailored to client needs on request
The Move Up Mindset Career Community (MUMCC) Membership
individuals seeking year-round career coaching		 52 weeks · live group coaching · expert insights from hiring professionals and recruiters · 1:1 personalized sessions at key points · encouraging network · career development and job search content monthly on request
Career Transition & Workforce Restructuring Support - Workshops
organizations supporting employees during layoffs or morale issues		 onsite and virtual career transition workshops · resume, interview, and LinkedIn skill-building for impacted staff · Stay and Succeed sessions for retained teams on request
Career Transition & Workforce Restructuring Support - Webinars with follow-up resources
organizations supporting employees during layoffs or morale issues		 webinars · follow-up resources on request
Career Transition & Workforce Restructuring Support - 1:1 and small-group coaching packages
organizations supporting employees during layoffs or morale issues		 1:1 coaching · small-group coaching on request
Career Transition & Workforce Restructuring Support - Office hours and ongoing advisory retainers
organizations supporting employees during layoffs or morale issues		 office hours · ongoing advisory retainers on request
Career Coaching & Advancement Support for Organizations
employees at all levels		 career pathing and internal mobility planning · resume and LinkedIn optimization · AI and tech tool enablement for modern job searches · executive presence and personal brand development on request
Leadership Development for Organizations
rising and current leaders		 live and virtual leadership training workshops · team-specific performance and influence coaching · custom sessions on navigating change, feedback, and psychological safety · values-based leadership frameworks grounded in equity and ethics 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 LinkedInnonoyesyesyesyes
Interviews and offersnonoyesyesyesyes
Job search strategynonoyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenonoyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnonoyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnonoyesyesyesyes

How they work

Before coaching
Recruiter, Talent Acquisition and Recruiting (20 years); HR Business Analyst, Human Resources

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Resume4 to 8 hours for a strong base, then about 30 minutes per posting. Callings can tailor it to each job.You are staying in the same field and level and have recent results to cite.You are changing field or level, coming back after a long break, or many applications brought no interviews.
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.

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Questions to ask before hiring

  1. What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
  2. Do you write it yourself, how many revision rounds are included, and do I keep editable files? (done-for-you writing)
  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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