Susanna Shamim

Executive 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
Professionals considering a career change, experiencing a job transition, or seeking career advancement or alignment		 Clarify career vision · Identify strengths, talents, passions, and interests · Explore alternative careers and work preferences · Identify education, training, or certifications needed · Candid assessment of career advancement or change on request
Executive Coaching
Executives, directors, managers, newly promoted leaders, and business owners		 Leadership and performance development · Navigate organizational dynamics · Build awareness of behaviors and blind spots · Confidential sounding board and guidance · Support through leadership challenges and change on request
Business Consulting
Aspiring entrepreneurs, consultants, existing business owners, and consultants		 Assess readiness for self-employment · Start a business and discover a niche · Develop a business plan and marketing plan · Refine a business model and explore new niches · Develop a business pitch on request
Business Branding
Business owners and people starting a career in consulting		 Clarify business message and competitive advantage · Develop business bio and social media profile · Clarify core competencies and value proposition · Develop a sample work portfolio · Support with LinkedIn branding and website copy on request
Resume redevelopment and branding Resume redevelopment · Career branding on request
LinkedIn profile redevelopment and branding LinkedIn profile redevelopment · Align profile with career direction on request

As published on their website, read Nov 1, 2026.

How they compare

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Where they fit

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

How they work

Process
Build rapport and trust · Listen and assess client needs, priorities, and desired changes · Develop a coaching plan · Identify goals and obstacles · Set strategies and milestones
Before coaching
Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, Corporate; Dean and Director of Development, Higher education; Founding CEO, Economic development; Vice President for Regulatory Affairs, Education

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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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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