Ed Pla

Career coach · virtual

Credentials they list: CPC

"Concierge coaching and mentoring, designed and delivered by a senior team who've successfully made the climb themselves." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
ASCEND
Individuals launching or changing their career
team lead assigned · proprietary and industry-standard assessments · original and curated content · structured six-phase engagement on request
IMPACT
New and emerging leaders
team lead assigned · proprietary and industry-standard assessments · original and curated content · structured engagement on request
SUMMIT
Senior executives enhancing leadership capability and executive presence
team lead assigned · proprietary and industry-standard assessments · original and curated content · structured engagement on request
RIDGES
Teams looking to optimize team performance
team lead assigned · proprietary and industry-standard assessments · original and curated content · structured engagement on request
Bespoke corporate coaching programs
Organizations developing talent at all levels
Assess stage to understand challenges · Tailored program design · Senior practitioners deliver coaching · Long-term development and supplementary coaching on request

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

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnononononono
Job search strategynonoyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenonoyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Assign a team lead · Tailor engagement with assessments · Incorporate original and curated content · Deliver coaching sessions · Develop long-term relationship
Assessments
Proprietary instruments, Industry-standard psychometrics, CCR3 Discovery Process Profile, The ANCHOR Profile (coaching-readiness assessment)
Before coaching
Global Co-Head of Execution and Clearing, Financial Services (24 years); Chief Commercial Officer, Fintech startup (3 years)

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
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.

Times are our estimates. Try Callings.

Questions to ask before hiring

  1. What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
  2. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  3. Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
  4. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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