Deborah Stine

Career coach · virtual

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Science & Technology Policy Academy Career Coaching Program
students through senior professionals who want to move their expertise into roles that inform and influence policy
24 weeks · guidance and support in building policy-impact careers · tools to take control of career · practical roadmap for career in science and technology policy · enhance resume for S&T policy positions · identify actions to strengthen S&T policy portfolio and digital profile on request
Science & Technology Policy Career Coaching Program
professionals and entrepreneurs in science and technology
guidance to leverage scientific and technical knowledge to improve society · tools to take control of career · four steps to a science and technology policy career on request
Science & Technology Policy Consulting Business Coaching Program
professionals wanting to start or grow their own science and technology policy consulting business
guidance to establish and grow consulting business · practical roadmap to start business · support to feel calm and confident as consulting business owner on request
Science and Technology Policy Executive Coaching Program
executive science and technology policymakers
develop realistic science and technology policy strategy · assess current situation · set realistic expectations and goals · accountability for real change in public policy · put structures in place to make progress last on request
Workshops and Webinars for Organizations
non-profit organizations, student science and technology policy organizations, fellowship programs, government agencies, academic institutions
interactive workshops and webinars · focus on specific topics and geographical regions · practical skills for informing and influencing policy · tailored to organization and participant needs · formats from hours to multi-day engagements 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
Initial consultation to discuss coaching duration and readiness · Virtual meetings over six to nine months · Use of Client Log for inquiries and just-in-time coaching · Follow the four steps to identify a science and technology policy career · Enhance resume and digital profile · Apply knowledge and skills to job search and secure position
Before coaching
mathematician, Air Force; air-pollution engineer, state of Texas; air-issues manager, Chemical Manufacturers Association; Executive Director, President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) at the White House (3 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.

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