Sue Nelson

Career coach · Minneapolis, MN · in person and virtual

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"We’ve supported more than 2,900 leaders successfully navigate executive career transitions with intentionality and purpose." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Board Readiness
senior executives preparing for corporate board service		 board bio development · positioning for board roles · interview preparation · networking strategy · professional narrative on request
Legacy Planning
tenured executives planning retirement or next chapter		 personal discovery exercises · prioritization of interests · encore plan creation · development of professional narrative and materials · networking support on request
Encore Planning
senior leaders planning their next work-life balance phase		 guided discovery of priorities · encore plan creation · development of marketing materials · consideration of board service, consulting, teaching, speaking, community service, volunteering, part-time work, leisure $2,900
Executive Legacy Planning
seasoned executives in final months of tenure		 departure plan · encore planning · board readiness services · custom-matched consultant guidance · stress reduction and clarity on request
Executive Transition Support
executives in career transition		 leadership identity exploration · professional narrative creation · go-to-market and networking strategy · ongoing coaching and counsel · custom-matched senior consultant on request

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

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnononononono
Job search strategynonoyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenonoyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnonoyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Explore Options: Envision what’s next and what matters most through guided discovery · Create Encore Plan: Prioritize ideal work-life balance and encore activities · Leverage the Story: Develop professional narrative and marketing materials · Activate Encore Plan: Deploy activities and networking with support · Launch Next Chapter
Before coaching
corporate executive, financial services; corporate healthcare attorney, healthcare law (35 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.
LeadershipPeer 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.

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Questions to ask before hiring

  1. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  2. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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