Sandra Sawyer

Career coach · Richland, WA · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: ICF PCC, CPC, iPEC ELI-MP

"As a certified coach, I’ll help you identify and dispel beliefs that could be holding you back." (in their words, on their website)

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnononononono
Job search strategyyesyesyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changeyesyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandyesyesyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Identify and dispel limiting beliefs · Discover inner critic · Understand self, goals, and relationships · Determine goals, strengths, and motivators · Establish desired results
Assessments
Energy Leadership Index (ELI)
Before coaching
senior business leader, corporate ethics, project management, human resources (36 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.
Personal brandA consistent story across your resume, LinkedIn and a personal page. Callings builds the page, free.The role you want does not depend on visibility.Visibility or thought leadership is part of the role.

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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