Karen Bentley

Leadership coach · Charlotte, NC · in person and virtual

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Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Nuts & Bolts Career Transition Coaching Package
Individuals transitioning careers or seeking job search support		 8 weeks · Develop elevator pitch/Unique Selling Proposition · Develop core resume and cover letter · Support navigating emotional transition · Job search accountability coaching on request
Nuts & Bolts + Accountability Career Transition Coaching Package
Individuals transitioning careers or seeking job search support		 12 weeks · Develop elevator pitch/Unique Selling Proposition · Develop core resume and cover letter · Interview role play and feedback · Coaching on networking and social media · Support navigating emotional transition on request
Setting the Stage Career Transition Coaching Package
Individuals seeking self-discovery, career exploration, and strategic career planning		 16 weeks · Self-assessment of talents, skills, achievements, and values · Discovery of marketplace needs · Development of clear, succinct career plan with multiple pathways and action steps · Accountability and momentum building on request
Soup to Nuts Career Transition Coaching Package
Individuals seeking comprehensive career transition support		 24 weeks · Self-discovery and passion assessment · Career planning with multiple pathways and action steps · Develop elevator pitch/Unique Selling Proposition · Develop core resume and cover letter · Interview role play and feedback on request
Leadership & Executive Coaching Program
Senior executives, mid-level managers, entrepreneurs, professionals transitioning into leadership roles, teams		 24 sessions · 24 weeks · Initial consultation and goal setting · Comprehensive leadership assessment (psychometric, 360-degree feedback, strengths review) · Executive coaching plan development with KPIs · Coaching sessions with active inquiry · Accountability and progress tracking 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 LinkedInnonoyesyesyesyes
Interviews and offersnonoyesyesyesyes
Job search strategynonoyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenonoyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnonoyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnonoyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Initial Consultation & Goal Setting · Comprehensive Leadership Assessment · Executive Coaching Plan Development · Coaching Execution & Active Inquiry · Accountability & Progress Tracking · Sustainable Growth & Long-Term Impact
Assessments
Validated Psychometric Assessment, 360-Degree Feedback Analysis

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

  1. What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
  2. If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
  3. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  4. Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
  5. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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