Gretchen Hellman

Career coach · Oakland, CA · in person and virtual

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Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Rapid Redesign Career Strategy Session 1 session · Clarify career question · Develop actionable plan · Inventory for career desires · Idea board of potential careers · List of actions to evaluate careers $495
YOUR Career Roadmap
Professionals at every stage		 3 sessions · Kickoff call · 90 minute 1:1 session to identify and research career paths · Customized research plan · 60 minute wrap up session to create career plan · Full inventory of career preferences $995
Extreme Resume Makeover 3 sessions · Two 90 minute interactive sessions · Rewrite resume targeted to next career step · Deeper understanding of personal brand and accomplishments · Selection of preferred resume format · Cover letter formula and advice $995
Entrepreneurs: Ideas to Action Business Planning Session
Entrepreneurs		 1 session · 30 minute kickoff call · Two hour session with principal coach · Consciousness techniques for clarity · Written business action plan $995
8-hour Career Coaching Package Up to 8 in-session and email support hours · Create career vision · Craft resume and LinkedIn · Create outreach plan · Interview prep and support $1,995
12-Hour Career Coaching Package Up to 12 in-session and email support hours · Create career vision · Craft resume and LinkedIn · Create outreach plan · Interview prep and support $2,995
Energy Leadership Index and Debrief 1 session · Energy Leadership Index Assessment online · Full debrief up to 2 hours · Understand leadership styles · Create action plan based on goals on request

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

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnoyesyesyesyesyes
Interviews and offersnoyesyesyesyesyes
Job search strategynoyesyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenoyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnoyesyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Schedule free consultation or inquiry · Book session or buy package · Engage in coaching sessions · Develop clarity and actionable plans · Implement strategies and follow up
Assessments
Energy Leadership Index
Before coaching
engineer, technology; product manager, technology; marketer, technology; hiring manager, technology

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. Do you write it yourself, how many revision rounds are included, and do I keep editable files? (done-for-you writing)
  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. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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