Nicholas Zakas

Career coach · Boston, MA · virtual

"Helping software engineers become more effective technical leaders through personalized coaching and mentorship." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
12-call/24-week coaching program
current and aspiring tech leads, staff+ engineers, architects, and CTOs
12 sessions · 24 weeks · 50-minute remote calls every other week · private Slack channel access · personalized coaching and mentorship $4,000
6-call/12-week coaching program
current and aspiring tech leads, staff+ engineers, architects, and CTOs
6 sessions · 12 weeks · 50-minute remote calls every other week · private Slack channel access · personalized coaching and mentorship $2,000
One-time coaching call
current and aspiring tech leads, staff+ engineers, architects, and CTOs
1 session · 50-minute remote call · personalized coaching and mentorship $350

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

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Where they fit

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

How they work

Process
Initial free intake conversation to discuss goals and challenges · Biweekly 50-minute remote coaching calls · Access to private Slack channel for questions between calls · Coaching program guided by client goals and needs
Before coaching
software engineer (16 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.
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.

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Questions to ask before hiring

  1. If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
  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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