Erika D. Lewis

Career coach · Durham, NC · in person and virtual

"EA Lewis & Associates has helped hundreds of owners take their businesses to the next level with high-performance coaching." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
1-on-1 Coaching Program
sole-proprietors, leadership development, busy executives
Monthly 1-On-1 Coaching for performance and accountability · 24/7 Tele-support · Monthly Newsletter: Management Tips and Best Practices · Priority Scheduling · No contract requirement on request
Business Owners Round Table
business owners looking to build their businesses
Monthly meetings with up to five other business owners · Planning, feedback and accountability at an advanced level on request
Strategic Action Planning System (SAP)
small businesses with a handful to two dozen employees
Action oriented strategic planning system · Employee involvement and buy-in · Increased accountability and performance · Improved communication and team spirit on request
Advanced Business Builder Program
business owners further along in business building progress
One seat in a Business Owners Round Table · Marketing Strategy Analysis, up to 12 hours · Operations and Process Analysis, up to 12 hours · Monthly 1-On-1 Coaching Support on request
One-Time Events Key Notes and Lunch and Learns · Seminars and Workshops · Strategic Action Planning Sessions (SAP) · Marketing Strategy Sessions · 1-2 Day Corporate and NFP Retreats 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
Leadershipyesyesyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Assess client goals · Drill goals down to daily tasks · Implement tasks · Provide monthly coaching and support
Assessments
Adizes PAEI Management Style Indicator

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.
LeadershipPeer groups, feedback from your manager, reading.You have a mentor who has done the job.A first management role or a bigger team, often paid for by the employer.

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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