Linda Van Valkenburgh

Career coach · Danbury, CT · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: CELDC, CCMC, CJSS

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"Linda Van Valkenburgh works one-on-one with senior executives across the country to plan, manage and run individualized career campaigns, with clarity, discretion and momentum." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Executive Interview Preparation Package
senior leaders: vice presidents, C-suite executives and executives in transition		 validation stories repurposed for interview technique · value proposition and branding statement · compensation worksheet for offer response · dissection of interview process · preparation materials on request
Career Campaign Coaching
senior executives		 direction · positioning · networking strategy · weekly execution rhythm · one-on-one coaching on request
Executive Resume Writing
executive level		 ATS-optimized · achievement-rich resumes · one-on-one writing on request
LinkedIn & Personal Branding Profile Writing
executives		 profile writing · value proposition positioning on request
Interview Preparation
executives		 preparation and practice for executive interviews · introductions through negotiation on request
Social Media for Job Search
executives		 instruction on using social platforms deliberately and discreetly in an executive search on request
Career Coaching in Stamford CT
senior leaders in Fairfield County and surrounding areas		 value proposition and positioning · named target company list · network activation and recruiter strategy · interview preparation including panel and board level · offer evaluation and negotiation coaching on request

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

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnonoyesnoyesyes
Interviews and offersnonoyesnoyesyes
Job search strategynonoyesnoyesyes
Career direction and changenononononono
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandnonoyesnoyesyes

How they work

Process
clarify the value proposition · build the documents around it · define a named target market · activate the network and recruiter channel · prepare for interviews · negotiate

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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