Michelle Mortara

Life coach · Walnut Creek, CA · in person and virtual

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Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Life and Career Coaching
Individuals seeking clarity, empowerment, and fulfillment in life and career		 Set priorities and goals · Think through hurdles or stumbling blocks · Recognize patterns and make changes · Focus on what’s truly important · Build confidence and resilience on request
Executive Function Coaching for Middle and High School Students
Middle and high school students needing support in time management, prioritization, planning, and organization		 Setting long and short-term goals · Tackling obstacles · Developing soft skills for academic success (self-awareness, self-management, meta-cognition) on request
Adult ADHD and Executive Skills Coaching
Adults with or without formal ADHD diagnosis seeking organizational skills, time management, and strategies to focus and achieve goals		 Organizational skills · Time management · Strategies to focus and stay on task · Tools to complete everyday tasks · Maintain relationships on request
Educational Coaching for Gifted & Twice Exceptional (2e) Students
Gifted or 2e children or teens needing support navigating school, relationships, emotional regulation, and autonomy		 Math Olympiad problem-solving and logic games · College application essay construction · Social pragmatics · Perfectionism vs. “living Wabi Sabi” · Mind mapping as a note-taking tool on request
Coaching for Gifted & Twice Exceptional (2e) Students by Dr. Lisa White
Gifted and 2e high school students and college-age young adults		 Understanding 2e profiles and characteristics · Navigating school, friendships, dating/hookup culture, social gatherings · Guidance on college selection on request
Coaching for Gifted & Twice Exceptional (2e) Students by Paula Wilkes, PhD
Gifted and 2e students of all ages		 Educational coaching and therapy · Navigating school, relationships, emotional regulation, ADHD, ASD, synesthesia · Use of strategies and games like Math Olympiad problem-solving, reading shared texts, deep conversations · Helping understand academic gifts and challenges · Expanding zones of competence through grit, resilience, perseverance 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 strategyyesyesyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changeyesyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Initial consultation meeting to gather information and clarify goals · Make recommendations and outline a collaborative plan of action
Before coaching
Marketing and Operational Management roles (20 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.

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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. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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