William J. Weitzel

Career coach · Grand Rapids, MI · in person and virtual

"When many people lose their jobs they often lose a sense of belonging and belief in themselves." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Employment and Resource Network (EaRN) Work Search Roundtables
job seekers
stress management · career goal-setting · identifying potential employers · understanding how to market yourself · networking on request
Stress Management Class 7 sessions · 7 weeks · 7 weeks · 2 hours each session · mindfulness and stress reduction based on Jon Kabat-Zinn's work on request
Dealing with Work Place Stress Workshop 1 session · 2 hours · PowerPoint, video, interactive discussion on workplace stress and burnout on request
Pain, Suffering & the Biology of Belief Presentation 1 session · 2 hours · PowerPoint and video presentation on coping with chronic pain on request
Individual Therapy personalized one-on-one sessions · explore feelings, thoughts and behaviors · safe and confidential environment on request
Couples Therapy improve communication · resolve conflicts · strengthen relationship on request
Family Therapy build stronger family relationships · improve communication · work through difficult times as a team on request
Anxiety Treatment practical tools to manage anxiety symptoms · improve quality of life on request
Depression Therapy explore root causes of depression · learn effective coping strategies · improve mood and well-being on request
Trauma Therapy work through effects of trauma · manage PTSD symptoms on request

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

Where they fit

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

How they work

Process
Reflect on God-given gifts and have faith · Prayer, reflection, and exploration of coping with loss and challenges · Learn job search strategies including resume writing, interviewing, and networking · Spend 35 to 40 hours per week in employment search process

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.

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. 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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