Laurie J. James
Career coach · Louisiana · in person and virtual
"Laurie helps clients move forward with clarity, confidence, and strategy." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Premier — Career Portfolio Strategy & Success | 3 sessions · 2 revision rounds · Comprehensive Career Portfolio Positioning Intake · Advanced Career Portfolio Strategy · Professionally Written and Strategically Positioned Résumé · ATS-Compatible Formatting and Keyword Alignment · Professional References Page | $4,000 |
| Gold — Career Portfolio Accelerator | $1,500 | |
| Bronze — Career Portfolio Foundation | $500 | |
| Executive — Career Portfolio Leadership & Strategy | $6,000 | |
| Certified DISC™styles Communication Consultant Credentialing Course | $850 | |
| DISC™ Sales Assessment & Consultation | 1 session | $250 |
| DISC™ Self Evaluation Assessment & Consultation | 1 session | $255 |
| DISC™ Leadership Assessment & Consultation | 1 session | $280 |
| DISC™ Personal Values Assessment & Consultation | 1 session | $260 |
| DISC™ Career Management Assessment & Consultation | 1 session | $300 |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- Their packages start at $500. Of the 905 career coaches in our directory who publish a package price, 57% start at the same price or lower.
- $200 a session. Of the 683 career coaches who publish a session price, 72% charge the same or less.
- 40 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 | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Interviews and offers | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Job search strategy | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Career direction and change | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Leadership | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Personal brand | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
How they work
- Assessments
- DISC
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
| Doing it yourself | Usually enough when | A coach earns the fee when | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resume | 4 to 8 hours for a strong base, then about 30 minutes per posting. Callings can tailor it to each job. | You are staying in the same field and level and have recent results to cite. | You are changing field or level, coming back after a long break, or many applications brought no interviews. |
| Interviews | 3 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 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. |
Times are our estimates. Try Callings.
Questions to ask before hiring
- If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
- 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)
What they publish
- Prices: yes
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: not found on their website
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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