John Long
Career and life coach for students and adults
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeCareer clarity and purposeNew grads and studentsLife transitionsGoal setting and accountability |
| Works with | Students |
| Also coaches | Life coach, Admissions consultant and Health coach |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Doctor of Education; Board Certified Coach (CCE, Inc.); Certified Master of Career Services (NCDA); Certified Career Services Provider (NCDA); Certified MBTI Practitioner; Strong Interest Inventory Practitioner |
John Long is a career, life and academic coach. He works with college students, graduate students, and young, middle-age and senior adults. He opened his practice in 2005. He holds a Doctor of Education and is a Board Certified Coach. He uses a strengths-based approach with positive psychology and solution-focused methods. He was a first-generation college student and has been through career transitions himself. He coaches in person and by Zoom.
What John helps with
John helps clients who feel stress and uncertainty about work and life. He guides them to find meaning, weigh options and act on a plan.
- Career transitions
- Finding meaning and direction
- Setting smart goals
- Building realistic action plans
- Balancing family, career, community and self
- Academic coaching for college students
- Identifying personal strengths and values
Who John works with
John coaches college students, graduate students, young adults, middle-age adults and senior adults. His clients are often facing a career change or a life transition and want a clear plan for what comes next.
How John works
John uses a strengths-based approach blended with positive psychology and solution-focused change. Clients identify their strengths and values, set goals, and take action steps toward results. He offers sessions and packages, in person or remotely by Zoom.
Background and qualifications
John opened his coaching practice in 2005. He holds a Doctor of Education and is a Board Certified Coach through CCE, Inc. He is a Certified Master of Career Services and Certified Career Services Provider through NCDA. He is also a Global Career Development Facilitator, a Certified MBTI Practitioner and a Strong Interest Inventory Practitioner. He was a first-generation college student and has lived through career transitions of his own.
John Long pricing
Programs and services
- Coaching sessions in person
- Remote coaching sessions by Zoom
- Coaching packages
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The CoachVouch take
John is a first-generation college student who has been through career transitions himself and has coached since 2005.
Best for students and adults facing a career or life transition who want a strengths-based plan.
Common questions
How much does John Long charge?
Coaching with John runs $100 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does John Long help with?
John Long helps with career transitions, finding meaning and direction, setting smart goals and building realistic action plans.
Does John Long coach online?
Sessions are online and in person.
Is John Long certified?
John Long lists: Doctor of Education; Board Certified Coach (CCE, Inc.); Certified Master of Career Services (NCDA); Certified Career Services Provider (NCDA); Certified MBTI Practitioner; Strong Interest Inventory Practitioner.
Does John Long offer remote coaching?
Yes. He offers sessions and packages by Zoom, and also coaches in person.
How do I contact John Long?
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