The Lifing Group

Career coach · Westport, CT · in person and virtual

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"TLG’s mission is to help individuals take action in school, work, and life." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Executive Function
students		 support to build and strengthen cognitive process · regulate self-directed behavior towards a goal · tailored pragmatic program · set short and long-term goals · frequent check-ins on request
Learning Strategies
students		 construct a learning profile · unique academic coaching · organizing and utilizing skills to learn curriculum · overcome learning obstacles · improve memory on request
Post-secondary School Planning
individuals interested in college or alternative post-high school opportunities		 think through options · consider interim possibilities · align interests with skills needed for success on request
Tutoring
elementary to graduate level students		 subject specific tutoring in business, languages, advanced mathematics, etc. · individualized approach · collaborate with teachers when appropriate on request
Career Exploration and Planning
job seekers, career changers, first job seekers		 skills and interest assessments · career advice and planning · networking and cold call training · chart a successful upward path on request
Professional Documents Creation
job seekers		 cover letter creation · resume creation · teach development of alternative resumes and cover letters on request
Job Hunting Strategies
job seekers, career changers		 tailored job search strategy · confidence building · perseverance in competitive job market · interview preparation for generic and technical questions on request
Job Maintenance Coaching
new hires		 monitor transition to new job · reflect on current job · identify growth areas · balance schedule · stay involved in workplace on request
Mentorship Program
individuals seeking personal and professional growth		 discover purpose and 'why' · values exploration · purpose guidance · action plan drafting · motivation and goal setting on request
Group Academic, Career, & Mentorship Workshops
students in schools or programs		 customized supplemental instruction · topics like executive function, school transition planning, independence · define learning goals · facilitate groups on-site, remote, or hybrid on request

As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.

How they compare

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInyesyesyesnonono
Interviews and offersyesyesyesnonono
Job search strategyyesyesyesnonono
Career direction and changeyesyesyesnonono
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandyesyesyesnonono

How they work

Process
Identify client goals and objectives · Refine or set goals and objectives · Devise strategy and workplan · Practice skills between sessions · Support and adjust as necessary
Assessments
skills and interest assessments, career assessments
Before coaching
secondary history teacher, education (5 years); varsity baseball coach, sports coaching (5 years); academic and career consultant and program director (5 years); social studies and ELA teacher, public education (14 years)

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Resume4 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.
Interviews3 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 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.

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Questions to ask before hiring

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  2. Do you write it yourself, how many revision rounds are included, and do I keep editable files? (done-for-you writing)
  3. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  4. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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