Susanna Shamim

Career coach · Pasadena, CA · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: PARWCC CPCC, PARWCC CPRW, HRCI SPHR

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"We provide customized coaching to executives, professionals and business owners to give you a professional edge in this highly competitive environment." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Career Coaching
Executives, Professionals, Entrepreneurs		 Gain clarity of career vision · Identify strengths, talents, passions, interests · Identify preferred work environment, location, work/life balance · Suggest alternative careers aligned to strengths and personality · Identify additional education, training or certifications needed on request
Executive Coaching
Executives, Directors, Managers, Business Owners		 Elevate and enhance performance · Navigate organizational dynamics · Hone leadership capabilities · Build awareness of negative behaviors and blind spots · Serve as confidential sounding board on request
Business Consulting and Coaching
Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Consultants, Existing Business Owners		 Identify potential to be in business for yourself · Help start a business · Discover niche · Develop business plan · Brand business on LinkedIn on request

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

How they compare

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Where they fit

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

How they work

Process
Build rapport and trust · Listen and understand needs and priorities · Develop coaching plan with goals, obstacles, strategies, milestones
Before coaching
Executive (30 years)

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.
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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  2. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
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  4. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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