Ellen Barker Dunagan

Executive coach · Arlington, VA · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: CTI CPCC

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Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Resume Revision and Interview Preparation Resume revision · Interview preparation on request
Strategic Job Search Coaching on request
Resume writing and revision Resume writing · Resume revision on request
LinkedIn writing and revision LinkedIn writing · LinkedIn revision on request
Bio writing and revision Bio writing · Bio revision on request
Elevator pitch writing and revision Elevator pitch writing · Elevator pitch revision on request
Personal Branding development Personal branding development · Teaching clients how to market their brand on request
Executive coaching
Leaders who want to strengthen executive presence, increase visibility, and build a distinct leadership brand		 on request
Leadership development coaching
High performing talent		 on request
Career transition coaching
People navigating a career transition		 on request

As published on their website, read Nov 11, 2026.

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnoyesyesyesyesyes
Interviews and offersnoyesyesyesyesyes
Job search strategynoyesyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenoyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnoyesyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnoyesyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Begin by supporting the client where they are and with the career challenge they are experiencing · Help the client discover who they are and what makes them different · Support the client in navigating and accelerating their path forward

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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