Dawn Smith
Career coach · Pasadena, CA · in person and virtual
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Strategy Session Established professionals in transition with 10+ years in their field |
1 session · Self-paced prep video · Pivot plan workbook · 60-minute 1:1 strategy session · Post-session notes with top 3 next steps | $350 |
| Basic Boost Plan Returning clients or those needing single-issue rapid decision-making and clarity |
7 sessions · 7 weeks · 3 weekly 1:1 hourly sessions by Zoom · 4 additional 1:1 check-in (30 min.) sessions · One 60-minute resume or LinkedIn review session | $2,150 |
| Signature 4-Month Pivot Plan Established professionals serious about intentional and sustainable transition |
16 weeks · Three weekly 1:1 hourly sessions in month 1 · Weekly 30-minute check-in sessions for remainder · Two dedicated 1:1 full hour working sessions (resume, LinkedIn, interview coaching) · Pivot Plan Workbook · Custom 90-day habit roadmap | $2,995 |
| Premium Annual Anchor Plan Executives or high-responsibility roles anticipating a significant pivot, especially with ADHD or neurodivergence |
52 weeks · Everything in the Signature Pivot Plan · 8 additional 60-minute Anchor Sessions · Recruiter Network Access with 3–5 direct introductions · Priority email access for 12 months · Personal Guided Breathwork Session (optional) | $7,000 |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- Their packages start at $2,150. Of the 905 career coaches in our directory who publish a package price, 89% start at the same price or lower.
- $350 a session. Of the 683 career coaches who publish a session price, 90% charge the same or less.
- 10 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 | no | no | no | no |
| Personal brand | no | no | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Process
- Clarity and decision-making through concrete action steps · Build a 90-day plan for lasting change · Develop range of possible directions · Hone in on right path · Build actionable plan to get there in minutes a day
- Before coaching
- Founder, Hip-hop focused violence prevention center
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. |
Times are our estimates. Try Callings.
Questions to ask before hiring
- If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
- What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
- Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)
What they publish
- Prices: yes
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: yes
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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