Elva Bankins Baxter
Executive coach · Philadelphia, PA · in person and virtual
Credentials they list: CPC
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Career Coaching | One-on-one coaching in person or virtually · Personal/professional assessment analysis · Career search strategies · Elevator/professional introduction and separation statement · Bio, resume, and LinkedIn profile creation or updates | on request |
| Career Transition Services / Outplacement People experiencing voluntary or involuntary layoffs, acquisitions, mergers, reorganizations, management changes, or cost-containment efforts |
Career transition coaching · Outplacement | on request |
| Retirement Strategies | on request | |
| Confidential Job Search | on request | |
| One-on-One Private Coaching Services New and emerging leaders |
Assessments and analysis, including 360 and emotional intelligence · Behavioral change · Executive presence · Leadership effectiveness · People skills enhancement | on request |
| Workshop Facilitation Services | Team building · Executive presentation skills · Strategic leadership planning | on request |
| Executive Coaching New leaders |
Coaching to support leaders assimilating into a new environment | on request |
| Business Coaching Business leaders and entrepreneurs |
on request | |
| Group Coaching | on request |
As published on their website, read Nov 3, 2026.
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 | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Career direction and change | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Leadership | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Personal brand | no | no | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Assessments
- 360 assessment, Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
- Before coaching
- Executive search, Executive search; Career transition services and redeployment, Career services; Corporate/business leader and entrepreneur, Business (20 years)
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
| Doing it yourself | Usually enough when | A coach earns the fee when | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leadership | Peer 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
- 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)
- Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
- Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)
What they publish
- Prices: not found on their website
- 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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