For mid-career professionals who are stuck in a search that isn't working
You're doing everything right. Nothing is working.
A 90-minute strategy session for experienced professionals who need to stop spinning and get clear on what to do next — and why.
One session. No package required. No long-term commitment.
Sound Familiar?
You've updated the resume. Rewritten the LinkedIn profile. Applied to roles that fit your background. Maybe you've reached out to former colleagues or started networking again.
And still — nothing is landing the way you expected.
It's not that nothing is happening. You're getting some responses, some interviews, maybe even a few callbacks. But you're not closing. Or you're not sure which direction to even pursue anymore. Or you're second-guessing choices you felt certain about three months ago.
The search is grinding you down. Not because you're doing it wrong — but because you don't have a clear direction. You're executing without a strategy. And that exhausts people fast.
You're not lost. You're just pointed in too many directions at once.
The Reframe
The problem isn't what you're doing. It's what you haven't decided.
Most career advice assumes you know where you're going. It just helps you get there faster — better resume, stronger interview answers, more LinkedIn activity.
But if the direction is off, none of that helps. You can execute perfectly on the wrong target.
What most people in a stuck search actually need isn't a tactic. They need to answer a harder question: what do I actually want from this next chapter, and what am I willing to do to get there?
That question doesn't get answered by sending more applications. It gets answered by stepping back, examining what's driving your search, and making a deliberate choice about where to focus.
That's what this session is designed to do.
Clarity about direction changes everything.
Without it, all the tactics in the world are just noise.
What this is
The Career Direction Reset is a 90-minute, one-on-one coaching session. It's structured, focused, and designed to produce a clear output — not a general conversation.
A diagnostic conversation We start by mapping where you are: what you've tried, what's worked, what hasn't, and what's creating friction. This isn't therapy. It's structured fact-finding.
A direction analysis We examine what you're actually optimizing for — stability, identity, compensation, flexibility, purpose — and whether your current search reflects that. Most people discover a misalignment they weren't aware of.
A reframe and redirect Based on the conversation, we identify what needs to shift — the target role, the approach, the story you're telling, or the criteria you're using to evaluate options.
A written action plan Before we end, you leave with a clear, written summary of your direction and your next 3–5 steps. Not a to-do list. A strategic framework you can actually use.
What this is not
❌ Resume review I don't rewrite resumes in this session. We won't look at your resume together or revise your bullet points. If that's what you need, there are good resume writers who do that work.
❌ LinkedIn profile help This isn't a profile audit. We won't work through your headline, summary, or activity strategy.
❌ Job leads or referrals I don't have job openings, and I won't be making introductions. This session isn't a networking contact.
❌ Interview coaching We won't run practice interviews or work on your answers to common questions. That's a different service with a different purpose.
❌ Ongoing career coaching This session stands alone. One conversation, one output. If you want to continue working together after, that option exists — but it's not a requirement, and I won't push it.
Who this is for
✅ You've been searching for 60 days or more and feel like you're working hard without meaningful forward movement.
✅ You have real experience — 10, 15, 20+ years — and you're not starting over. You're trying to figure out what to do with what you've built.
✅ You're getting some traction — interviews, responses, conversations — but nothing is closing. Or you're not sure which opportunity type to even pursue.
✅ You've hit a wall with tactics. You've optimized the resume, refreshed LinkedIn, maybe talked to a recruiter. And you still feel stuck.
✅ You're willing to examine your assumptions. This session works best when you're open to the idea that your direction — not just your execution — might need to shift.
A direction statement
One or two sentences that clearly define what you're pursuing and why. Something you can say out loud in an interview, a networking conversation, or to yourself when you're losing momentum.
What you walk away with
A friction diagnosis
A plain-language explanation of what's actually slowing your search — the real problem, not the surface symptoms.
A reset criteria list
A short list of the specific criteria that matter most to you in your next role, weighted by importance. This replaces vague preferences with clear decision-making filters.
A 3–5 step action plan
Concrete next steps, sequenced in priority order. Not generic advice. Specific to your situation, your background, and your goals.
A reframe statement
The shift in perspective or positioning that changes how you present yourself and how you evaluate opportunities.
Sample output
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Ready to get clear?
Start with a focused reset
$147 Introductory Offer
Available for the first 20 clients
Then $197
One session. No package required.
No long-term commitment.
FREE for a limited time
This session is currently offered at no cost for the first 10 people in exchange for feedback on the process.
After the session
The session stands alone. You don't need to sign up for anything else to get the full value of it.
If you want to continue working together — on accountability, next-round decisions, or deeper strategy — that option is available. We can book 30-minute check-in calls or async support on a session-by-session basis. No packages, no retainers, no pressure.
How this works
Pre-session Intake Complete a short form providing details to help structure your session.
During your session:
Step 1 — Diagnose We spend the first 30 minutes mapping your search: what you've tried, what's working, what's creating friction, and what you're actually trying to achieve. I ask direct questions. You don't need to prepare a presentation — just be ready to be honest
Step 2 — Reframe In the middle 30 minutes, we examine the strategic assumptions behind your search. Where are you focused? Why? What would need to be true for your current approach to work? This is where direction problems surface and where clarity starts to build.
Step 3 — Redirect In the final 30 minutes, we build your output. A direction statement. A reset criteria list. A prioritized action plan. You leave the session with a written document — not a recording, not a transcript, a real summary you can use.
Guarantee
If you complete the session and feel that the output wasn't worth your investment, let me know within 48 hours and I'll refund your payment in full.
About your coach
I spent 35 years in UX design and leadership — the last several in senior roles managing teams and working inside large product organizations. I left that career intentionally to build something of my own.
I'm a certified life coach focused on mid-to-late career professionals navigating transitions. I also consult on AI strategy for small businesses and maintain an active creative practice. This work is one part of a deliberately built independent practice.
FAQ
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This is a focused one-session reset. Not a long-term package.
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You don’t have to. This isn’t about forcing yourself into a new career. This helps you assess whether your current direction still makes sense.
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You’ll complete a short intake form beforehand.
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Albert Ellenich, a certified Life Coach with over 30 years working in UX and tech.
www.albertellenich.com
Stop spinning. Get clear. Move forward with confidence.
Book your 90-minute Career Direction Reset today.
One session. No package required.
No long-term commitment.