Laurie Smith
Life coach · Charlotte, NC · in person and virtual
"A certified Career Management Coach is the best investment you can make in your future." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Career Management Coaching Individuals managing their career |
Development of short-term and long-range career strategies · Define competencies and manage a successful job/career search campaign · Competitively interview, negotiate compensation and evaluate offers · Gain a clearer understanding of your professional and personal strengths · Develop your network | on request |
| Executive Coaching Executives |
One-on-one coaching relationship · Clarify and achieve professional goals · Identify unique skills and talents through assessments and discussions · Collaborate to clarify personal and professional goals · Develop creative strategies and plans of action | on request |
| Sales Coaching Program Sales professionals, seasoned or beginners |
Increase sales proficiency · Understand and adapt communication style · Develop attitudes and attributes for success · Expand sales skills through personal development · Increase sales, market share, repeat business, closings, income | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- 21 years coaching; the median for life coaches in our directory is 13.
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 | no | no | no | no |
| Career direction and change | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Leadership | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Personal brand | no | no | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Process
- Identify client's unique skills and talents through assessments and discussions · Collaborate to clarify personal and professional goals · Develop creative strategies and plans of action · Use assessments to identify strengths and adapt behavior · Focus on measurable results · Facilitate learning with direct application
- Before coaching
- Schoolteacher, Education; Sales professional, sales manager, national sales manager, VP of Sales and Marketing, Textile business (23 years); Advertising executive, Vice President/Creative Director, Advertising
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
| Doing it yourself | Usually enough when | A coach earns the fee when | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
- 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: not found on their website
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: not found on their website
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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