Elaine Lou Cartas
Career coach · Los Angeles, CA · in person and virtual
Credentials they list: ICF PCC
"Business and Executive Career Coach for WOC and Allies!" (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Coaching businesses, leaders, executives |
safe and confidential coaching space · improve leadership skills · support organizational goals, missions, and values · express voices and redefine success · develop skills and capabilities of senior leaders | on request |
| Group Coaching Sessions organizations |
group coaching format · safe and supportive environment · explore strengths, weaknesses, and growth opportunities | on request |
| Leadership Coaching and Leadership Development Program organizations |
leadership development · personalized coaching · support leadership growth | on request |
| Team-building Workshops organizations |
team-building activities · improve collaboration and communication | on request |
| Corporate Training and Consulting businesses |
assess training needs · design customized training solutions · provide ongoing support and evaluation · boost productivity and efficiency · improve employee satisfaction and retention | on request |
| Realigning Your Career with LinkedIn Training corporate teams and individuals |
learner-centered content · goal-oriented training · engaging and interactive sessions | on request |
| Communication and Presentation Skills Workshop corporate teams and individuals |
clear explanation of complex concepts · engaging storytelling · adapt style to audience | on request |
| Project Management and Facilitation Training corporate teams and individuals |
develop project plans and timelines · manage systems · effective communication with stakeholders · adapt to changes and challenges | on request |
| Introductory 30-minute Career Coaching Review Session individuals seeking career coaching |
1 session · identify long term goals · create individualized career path · clarity for next career step | on request |
| Private Career Coaching Program individuals seeking career change support |
assertiveness and advocacy · career transitions · salary negotiation · leadership and career development · managing up | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- 7 years coaching; the median for career coaches in our directory is 14.
Computed by Callings from the prices and experience coaches publish. Not a rating.
Where they fit
| Students | Early | Mid | Manager | Director | VP / C-suite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resume and LinkedIn | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Interviews and offers | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Job search strategy | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Career direction and change | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Leadership | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Personal brand | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
How they work
- Process
- Assessment and Goal Setting · Regular Coaching Sessions · Implementing Action Items · Measuring Progress and Results
- Before coaching
- grassroots organizer and political fundraiser (3 years); nonprofit fundraiser (5 years)
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
| Doing it yourself | Usually enough when | A coach earns the fee when | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job search | A 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 direction | Weeks 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. |
| Leadership | Peer 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. |
Times are our estimates. Try Callings.
Questions to ask before hiring
- What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
- What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
- Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
- Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)
What they publish
- Prices: not found on their website
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: yes
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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