Carla Smocks
Leadership coach · Overland Park, KS · in person and virtual
Credentials they list: ICF ACC
"Amy M. Gardner is a certified professional coach with Apochromatik specializing in career and career transition coaching." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Résumé Redo - Basic | 7-day turnaround · 1 revision round · 30 minute discussion via phone or Zoom · Review résumé document within seven days · Check grammar, spelling, formatting consistency · Top five suggestions to improve résumé · Comprehensive email with revisions | $847 |
| Résumé Redo - Advanced | All items in Résumé Redo Basic · Full analysis based on Apochromatik guidelines · Full formatting or reformatting · Analysis based on up to three job descriptions | $1,597 |
| Résumé Redo - Ultimate | 2 revision rounds · All items in Basic and Advanced packages · Review and design of cover letter · Review and design of reference sheet · Review of additional application materials · Up to two résumé revision reviews | $2,948 |
| Rush Service in 72 Hours | 3-day turnaround · Rush résumé review service | $747 |
| Additional One Hour Mock Interview with a Certified Professional Career Coach | 1 session · One hour mock interview via phone or video | $447 |
| Writing Sample Review (up to 5 pages) | Review of writing sample up to 5 pages | $497 |
| Team Driven Leadership® law firms, legal organizations, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, executive teams |
Customized workshops · Executive coaching · Strategic consulting · Practical implementation · Develop leadership systems | on request |
| RealBD: Attorney Business Development Training attorneys and legal professionals |
Interactive workshops · Individual coaching · Accountability · Leadership development · Practical implementation | on request |
| Consulting corporate teams and law firms |
Facilitated conversations · Conflict mitigation · Stakeholder interviews · Strategic advising · Data collection and analysis | on request |
| Strategy Intensive | Customized strategy development · Gain clarity · Develop forward strategy · Cultivate buy-in · Form foundation for success | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- Their packages start at $847. Of the 176 leadership coaches in our directory who publish a package price, 30% start at the same price or lower.
- $447 a session. Of the 121 leadership coaches who publish a session price, 87% charge the same or less.
- 8 years coaching; the median for leadership coaches in our directory is 15.
Computed by Callings from the prices and experience coaches publish. Not a rating.
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 | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Career direction and change | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Leadership | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Personal brand | no | no | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Process
- Initial complimentary session · Assessment of client goals and needs · Customized coaching or consulting plan · Implementation of strategies and tools · Ongoing support and accountability
- Before coaching
- Big Law associate and partner, law; Dean of Students at a top 5 law school, law education; Director for a national not-for-profit of lawyers, judges, and law students, law; City manager, municipal government and management (20 years)
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
| Doing it yourself | Usually enough when | A coach earns the fee when | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job search | A 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 direction | Weeks 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. |
| 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
- Do you write it yourself, how many revision rounds are included, and do I keep editable files? (done-for-you writing)
- If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
- 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: yes
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: yes
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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