Career and Leadership Coaching for Purpose-Driven Professionals
Whether you’re navigating a career transition, stepping into greater leadership responsibility, or seeking more clarity in your work, these coaching plans are designed to support steady, intentional progress.
Start with a Career Strategy Consultation âž”
Begin with a focused 30-minute consultation to clarify your goals and determine which coaching plan fits best.
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Stepping into greater leadership responsibility?
Many professionals explore coaching as they grow into leadership roles or take on expanded responsibilities within their organizations. If you are developing your leadership approach or navigating new leadership challenges, you may find it helpful to learn more about Leadership Coaching, which focuses on strengthening leadership capacity and decision-making.
A quick look at my approach
In this short video, I share how I help clients clarify their goals, priorities, and strengths so they can move forward with greater clarity.
Not ready to commit to coaching yet?
If you’d like to organize your thinking before scheduling a consultation, the Career Clarity Compass offers a short, self-paced guided reflection to help you prepare for next steps.
Explore the Career Clarity Compass âž”
Not ready for coaching, but know you need direction? Clarify My Direction™ is a self-paced course designed to help you reflect on your interests, strengths, values, and goals so you can begin identifying what fits next. Explore Clarify My Direction™ ➔
Choose The Coaching Plan That Best Supports Your Next Step
Each plan offers a different level of frequency and depth, while supporting steady progress and meaningful growth.
Most clients choose Momentum because meeting every other week helps maintain steady progress and decision clarity.
You may move between coaching plans as your needs evolve.
Included in Every Coaching Plan
âś“ Structured reflection and action planning
âś“ Customized resources and assessments when useful
âś“ Access to the Intentional Professionals Community
âś“ Monthly online group coaching session
âś“Â Flexibility to move between coaching plans as your needs evolve
Not sure which plan is right?
Many clients begin with Momentum because it provides enough structure to build clarity and progress. If you prefer to start more gradually, Foundations is a lighter option. You can always move between plans as your needs evolve.
Not sure you need an ongoing coaching plan? You can also book a single focused coaching session.
What Happens After You Enroll
-  You’ll receive access to your private client portal.
- You’ll schedule your first session at a convenient time.
- We begin by clarifying what matters most and identifying your next steps.
Need a Stronger Resume or LinkedIn Profile?
Preparing for a promotion or new opportunity? I partner with certified résumé professionals to help purpose-driven leaders communicate their strengths clearly and strategically.
Client Experiences with Career and Leadership Coaching
Erica will help you get to the very essence of what you are looking for in your job and in your personal life, and to apply what you learn.
Scott McCrindle,
Professor & Researcher
My work with Erica helped me understand the job search process better and learn how to present my experience in an impactful way.
Allison Frieden,
Senior Editor
Erica helped guide me through a detailed process that included introspection to determine interests, passions and skills, followed by strategic goal setting and planning to achieve results. This type of coaching is meant to allow you to make positive changes and find a meaningful direction in your life and work.
Rich P.,
Creative & Business Owner
Working with Erica gave me the clarity I needed to define the direction of my business and align it with the values that matter most to me. She listened deeply, offered thoughtful insights, and gently challenged my assumptions, keeping me on track. It's a process I definitely recommend for anyone at a career crossroads.
Kimberly Paulk,
Brand & Visibility Strategist
The Benefits of Career and Leadership Coaching
Coaching is not only about sessions. It shapes how your work and life feel day to day. Clients often experience:
âś“ Greater clarity in decisions and direction
âś“ Increased confidence and self-trust
âś“ More intentional choices aligned with their values and strengths
âś“ Stronger impact in their roles and communities
Prefer Ongoing Coaching Rather Than A One-Time Conversation?
Explore the coaching plans above to begin building clarity and momentum.
Ready for Deeper, Sustained Progress?
Clarity to Momentum is a five-month coaching partnership designed for professionals who want space to think strategically, build clarity, and make meaningful progress over time.
Explore Clarity to Momentum ➔
A Client Perspective
In this short video, a client shares what it was like to feel stuck, invest in support, and move forward with greater clarity, stronger positioning, and renewed momentum.
Many clients begin directly with a coaching plan once they feel ready to build clarity and momentum.
Not Sure Which Coaching Plan Is Right For You?
If you'd like help thinking through your situation before choosing a coaching plan, a Career Strategy Consultation provides a focused conversation to clarify your goals and determine the best next step.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What can I expect from coaching?
Who are these plans for?
Can my employer sponsor my coaching?
What’s the difference between the plans?
Can I switch plans later?
How soon will I experience impact from this investment?
What if I need support with branding materials? (e.g., resume, LinkedIn profile, etc.)
What if I need time-sensitive targeted support?
Do you offer preferred rates for certain affinity groups?
Requesting Employer Sponsorship
Coaching is often covered as part of professional development. Here’s how to request employer sponsorship if your organization offers funding for growth opportunities.
Many clients use professional development funds provided by their employers to sponsor coaching.
If you’d like to explore this option, here’s some sample language you can copy and personalize for your HR department or supervisor:
TEMPLATE EMAIL:
Hi [Manager/HR],
I’d like to use my professional development funds to work with Erica Mattison, a Certified Career Coach who offers career and leadership coaching programs for professionals and leaders.
The coaching would help me [insert personal goal — e.g., strengthen my leadership skills, clarify my next career direction, improve communication, etc.].
You can view the coaching plan options and details here: Coaching Plans.
Please let me know if you need any additional information from me to move this forward.
Thank you,
[Your Name]
