Ellen Ostrow

Career coach · Chevy Chase, Maryland · virtual

Credentials they list: ICF PCC

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"Lawyers Life Coach Advancing Women in the Law" (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Lawyer Moms Group Coaching
attorneys who are lawyer moms balancing legal practice with parenthood		 12 weeks · navigate unique demands of balancing legal practice with parenthood · maintain optimal functioning in both roles on request
Business Development Group Coaching
attorneys wanting to build client relationships and grow practice		 12 weeks · build sustainable client relationships · expand network · grow practice with confidence · support for introverts on request
Leadership Development Group Coaching
attorneys wanting to cultivate leadership skills		 12 weeks · cultivate leadership identity · build teams · delegate and manage effectively · learn to inspire others on request
Overcoming Imposter Phenomenon Group Coaching
attorneys wanting to build authentic confidence		 12 weeks · build authentic confidence · claim rightful place at the table on request
Managing Self-Evaluation & Compensation Group Coaching
attorneys wanting to advocate for their contributions and navigate compensation conversations		 12 weeks · advocate effectively for contributions · articulate value · navigate compensation conversations with clarity on request
Custom Group Coaching
colleagues or friends wanting to work together on shared transitions or challenges		 12 weeks · customized coaching groups · support for women recently promoted to partnership · support for attorneys approaching retirement · support for practice group leaders developing management skills on request
Individual Coaching
lawyers at career crossroads, especially women		 listening deeply · creating safe space · help gain clarity · access strengths · shift limiting mindsets on request

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

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnonononoyesyes
Job search strategynonononoyesyes
Career direction and changenonononoyesyes
Leadershipnonononoyesyes
Personal brandnonononoyesyes

How they work

Process
Establish clear, measurable, and realistic goals · Collaboratively develop specific action plans · Coach holds client accountable in a nonjudgmental fashion · Coach asks questions to facilitate client thinking and conclusions
Before coaching
psychologist

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
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.
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.

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