Ellen Barker Dunagan

Career coach · Arlington, VA · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: CTI CPCC

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"We help you expertly navigate your unique career challenge." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Holiday Career Coaching Special
new grads, federal workers, or anyone		 1 session · 90-minute career coaching session on request
Resume Revision and Interview Preparation
individuals		 Resume revision · Interview preparation on request
Strategic Job Search Coaching
individuals		 Job search strategy coaching on request
Resume, LinkedIn, bio, elevator pitch writing and revision
individuals		 Resume writing and revision · LinkedIn profile writing and revision · Bio writing and revision · Elevator pitch writing and revision on request
Personal Branding Development and Marketing
individuals		 Personal branding development · Marketing your brand on request
Executive Coaching and Leadership Development Coaching
high performing talent in organizations		 Executive coaching · Leadership development coaching on request
Rebranding HR Training Programs and Workshops for HR leaders
HR leaders		 Rebranding HR training programs · Workshops for HR leaders on request
Career Management Training Programs & Workshops
organizations		 Career management training programs · Workshops on request
Career Coaching for New Graduates
new graduates		 Career coaching designed to help launch and navigate career with clarity and confidence 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 offersnoyesyesyesyesyes
Job search strategynoyesyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenoyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnoyesyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnoyesyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Support you right where you are · Help discover who you are and what makes you different · Bring your authentic self to your work · Help you successfully navigate and accelerate your unique path forward

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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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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