Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Career Coaching Those pursuing academic careers or postdoctoral graduates |
Hands-on support and strategic planning for academic job searches · Preparation for promotion and tenure · Making portfolio stand out · Interview preparation · Real-time job search guidance | on request |
| Dissertation Acceptance Program Doctoral students struggling with dissertation acceptance |
One-on-one coaching sessions with experienced PhDs · Custom-tailored strategies for dissertation challenges · Access to resources and tools for dissertation success · Live coaching sessions each week · Live writing sessions | on request |
| Dissertation Coaching Doctoral students needing help with dissertation proposal, data collection, analysis, or defense preparation |
Customized coaching · Accountability and support · Teaching unspoken rules of dissertation process · Guidance to get dissertation accepted with fewer revisions and less stress | on request |
| Quantitative Analysis | Statistical analysis mechanics performed by analyst · Allows client to focus on interpreting results | on request |
| Dissertation Editing Doctoral students needing dissertation editing |
Copy editing · Developmental editing · Content alignment with university requirements · Comments for improvement · Strict ethical guidelines | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- 35 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 | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Career direction and change | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Leadership | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Personal brand | no | no | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Process
- How to Tailor Your Dissertation for Committee Approval · The Key Elements Your Dissertation Should Contain · How to Confidently Navigate Committee Feedback
- Before coaching
- Professor, Academia (30 years); Professor and academic mentor, Academia (40 years); Pilot, instructor pilot, operational test pilot, test engineer, operations research analyst, engineering department director, test director, strategic planning consultant, Military and private sector (45 years)
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
- 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)
Their website promises results: "Your committee will approve your dissertation. You’ll pass your oral defense. You’ll overcome any committee roadblocks that come up and graduate". No coach can guarantee a job, interviews or a placement rate. Be careful with anyone who does, and with promises of a "hidden job market" or exclusive recruiter access.
What they publish
- Prices: not found on their website
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: yes
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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