Karlin Clayton

Career coach · Colorado, CO · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: ICF ACC, CPC, iPEC ELI-MP

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"An executive, leadership, and career coach creates a safe space for you to explore struggles and aspirations." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
One-on-One Coaching
Leaders and Professionals		 Leadership development · Emotional intelligence · Promotion preparation · Goal setting · Career growth and change on request
Executive and Leadership Coaching 6-month engagement 12 sessions · 24 weeks · EQ-i 2.0 assessment and debrief (self-assessment or 360) · One-hour coaching session every other week with action planning on request
Executive and Leadership Coaching 12-month engagement 24 sessions · 48 weeks · EQ-i 2.0 assessment and debrief (self-assessment or 360) · One-hour coaching session every other week with action planning on request
Career Development and Transition Coaching 3-month engagement 6 sessions · 12 weeks · Values definition · Presentation preparation, practice, and feedback · One-hour coaching session every other week · Curriculum topics: career change analysis, career deal-breakers, career reflection, skill development, job analysis through strengths lens, job satisfaction, envisioning ideal job, job preferences on request
Career Development and Transition Coaching 6-month engagement 12 sessions · 24 weeks · Values definition · Presentation preparation, practice, and feedback · One-hour coaching session every other week · Curriculum topics: career change analysis, career deal-breakers, career reflection, skill development, job analysis through strengths lens, job satisfaction, envisioning ideal job, job preferences on request
Group Coaching Group EQ-i 2.0 assessment and debrief · EQ-i 2.0 Virtual Training Series: EQ Connections™ · Group Energy Leadership Index™ (ELI) assessment and debrief · Configurable group coaching sessions focusing on team performance, alignment, or other goals on request
One-time Workshops 1 session · Group coaching sessions focusing on team performance, alignment, or other common goals on request

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

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnoyesyesyesyesyes
Job search strategynoyesyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenoyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnoyesyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Explore struggles and aspirations · Work through ideas and goals · Move from stasis to energetic, authentic action
Assessments
EQ-i 2.0 (self-assessment or 360), Group EQ-i 2.0, Energy Leadership Index™ (ELI), Hogan 360 assessment, Change Style Indicator® Second Edition (CSI™ 2)
Before coaching
corporate HR and technology professional (20 years)

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
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.
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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Questions to ask before hiring

  1. What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
  2. If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
  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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