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Career coaching for job seekers who are tired of applying into the void.
You've sent the applications, tweaked the resume and refreshed LinkedIn more times than you can count. What's missing usually isn't effort. It's a clear target, a plan that fits it, and someone keeping you moving. LifeSketch helps you figure out what you want, and then go after it.
1,000+ people helped since 2015ADHD-friendly, diagnosis not requiredOnline anywhere, or in Littleton, CO
What a career coach does that job boards don't
Career coaching is one-on-one help to choose a direction, run a focused job search and land an offer. A career coach helps you pick a target role, tell a clear story about your value, reach the people who hire, and follow a weekly plan until you're hired. Career counseling usually spends more time exploring interests and fit, and may include mental health support. At LifeSketch you get both perspectives: Scott is a licensed counselor who now works as a career coach.
Most stalled searches have the same problem: applying everywhere instead of somewhere. We call it the treasure hunt, searching for the one perfect listing. A better approach is to build the career you want, with a clear target and a weekly plan.
Where job seekers usually are when they reach out
I've applied to 100 jobs and heard nothing back.
The application treadmill, with no feedback.I don't even know what job I'm applying for.
Applying broadly because nothing feels right.I want to change careers, but my resume says I can't.
Experience that doesn't translate on paper.I freeze when it's time to network or follow up.
Reaching out feels awkward, so it doesn't happen.I get interviews, but never the offer.
Close, but your story isn't landing.I graduated, and this job market is brutal.
Entry-level roles that want experience.
Seven things that keep a job search stuck
These overlap. Most job seekers we meet have three or four at once, which is why a better resume alone rarely fixes the search.
- 1
No clear target
Applying to anything that might fit means nothing fits well.
- 2
The application treadmill
Applying online and waiting, while many jobs are filled through people and referrals.
- 3
A resume that doesn't tell a story
Tasks instead of results, and no clear link to the job you want.
- 4
Avoiding networking
Not knowing who to contact, what to say, or how to follow up.
- 5
Executive function in the search
Starting, tracking applications, following up and keeping a routine.
- 6
Interview stories that don't land
Good experience, explained in a way that doesn't stick.
- 7
Losing momentum
Rejection and long gaps drain motivation, and the search slows down.
A clear target, a plan you can run, and a coach in your corner
Get clear
Pick a target role and understand the value you bring to it. If you don't know what you want yet, that's where we start.
Build the plan
The 9-step job search framework: target, materials, outreach and interviews, plus a weekly search plan that fits your life.
Run the search, with support
Regular 1:1 sessions for feedback and accountability, all the way through interviews, offers and negotiation.
Structure without support falls apart, and support without structure drifts. Coaching gives you both.
Which sounds most like you?
Turn a direction into a job
You know roughly what you want. Now you need a search that works: a clear target, materials that fit it, and a plan you'll follow week to week.
- 6 months of private 1:1 coaching
- The 9-step job search framework
- Feedback and accountability through offers and negotiation
Not sure yet? Book a free call.
Start with direction
When you don't know what you want, every application feels like a guess. We help you build a direction instead of hunting for the perfect listing.
- Sort out interests, strengths and deal-breakers
- Test options in the real world, not just online
- Leave with a target you can actually search for
Prefer a course? ADHD Career Change is self-paced. The Job Search Accelerator starts with direction too.
Build the weekly system first
If the search is one of many things slipping, start with the system. A 90-day coaching season builds the weekly routine that makes the search, and everything else, easier to run.
- A weekly rhythm and simple systems for starting
- Nine 1:1 sessions over 90 days with Scott or Emily
- A checkpoint at the end: keep going, adjust or move into the search
Young adult? See Launch Coaching. Professional? See Executive Function Coaching.
Counseling may be the better first step
If anxiety or depression is what's holding the search back, start there. Coaching can come later, or alongside it.
- Licensed associate clinicians
- In person in Littleton or online
- Colorado residents only
In crisis? Call or text 988.
Helping your adult child find a job? See our page for parents →
Who does what in a job search
| Career coach | Career counselor | Recruiter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main focus | Choosing a target and running a search that lands an offer | Exploring interests, fit and sometimes mental health | Filling a specific open role |
| Works for | You | You | The employer |
| Best when | You're ready to act and want structure and accountability | You're early in exploring, or need counseling support | You fit a role they're hiring for right now |
| What you leave with | A target, materials, a weekly plan and an offer strategy | Self-knowledge and options | A shot at one job |
| Cost to you | You pay directly | You pay directly (sometimes insurance) | Free to you |
Options for job seekers, and what they cost
Full details on Pricing & Insurance.
Who you'd work with
Scott Treas, MA, LPCFounder and career coach. Former university career counselor and licensed counselor, with ADHD firsthand.Meet Scott →
Emily Treas, MA
Caleb Elder, MA, LPCWho you work with is your call. We'll help you choose on the free call.
Career coaching FAQ
What does a career coach actually do?
A career coach helps you choose a target role, connect your experience to it, build materials that fit, reach the people who hire, and follow a weekly plan through interviews and offers.
What's the difference between a career coach and a career counselor?
A career counselor usually spends more time exploring interests and fit, and may also address mental health. A career coach is more action-focused: picking a target and running a search that lands an offer. Scott is trained in both.
Is career coaching worth it?
It's worth it when you're ready to do the work and want structure, feedback and accountability. On the free call we'll tell you honestly whether coaching makes sense for you right now.
How long does a job search take with coaching?
It varies with your field, target and how much time you can give it. The Job Search Accelerator includes about six months of coaching. We can't promise a timeline, but we'll help you run a search that keeps moving.
Do you help with resumes, LinkedIn and interviews?
Yes. Inside the Job Search Accelerator we build your resume and LinkedIn around your target, and prepare you for interviews and offer negotiation.
Can you help me change careers?
Yes. We help you choose a direction, translate your experience for it, and reach people in the new field.
Do I need an ADHD diagnosis?
No. Our coaching is ADHD-friendly, so it works well if you have ADHD or suspect you might. Many clients have no diagnosis at all.
How much does career coaching cost?
The Job Search Accelerator is $4,500, or three payments of $1,550, for about six months of 1:1 coaching. The self-paced ADHD Career Change course is $197. The first call is free.
Do you work with people outside Colorado?
Yes. Career coaching is online from anywhere. Our strategies are built for the U.S. and Canadian job markets.
Articles for job seekers
Stop applying everywhere. Start aiming somewhere.
Tell us where your search is stuck. In 15 minutes we'll help you see what would actually help, even if it isn't us.
Online anywhere · In person in Littleton, near DenverCoaching is not therapy and is not a substitute for mental health treatment. If you're in crisis, call or text 988.
Are you not living up to your potential?
Are you struggling to find purpose or be happy and content?
Do you feel stuck in life and/or lost in your career?
You know you need to change…
But you may be stuck. At a loss for what to do next.
You’re Lacking the Direction, Confidence & Motivation to Move Forward.
Scott Treas, Founder of LifeSketch
Life & Career Coach
We get it.
At times, all of us have been held back by fear, doubt and confusion. We end up paralyzed by overthinking, avoiding decisions and procrastinating change, which ends up shattering our belief in ourselves. Even the most driven person gets stuck and feels hopeless.
You End Up Stuck. In a Rut.
Wasting Time, Potential & Income.
(And Worse. It’s Affecting Your Whole Life.)
But it doesn’t have to be this way.
We start with what's actually getting in the way.
Pick the option below that sounds most like you, or book a free call and we'll help you choose the right starting point.
Four Ways to Get Started
Job Search Accelerator
“I need to land a job or launch my career.”
A 6-month, 1:1 program with 18 private sessions and a 9-step framework, built for adults with ADHD.
$4,500, or 3 payments of $1,550
Great for: new grads, career changers, and anyone whose search has stalled
Premier 1:1 Executive Function & Life Coaching
“I can't get myself to function: school, follow-through, routines.”
Our highest-touch coaching, with Scott Treas or Emily Treas.
We build the self-management system ADHD makes hard: planning, follow-through, motivation, and for students, school and college readiness
Great for: high school and college students, young adults, and busy professionals
ADHD Career Change
“I don't know what direction to go, and I want to start small.”
Coming soon: a low-cost, self-guided starting point to explore direction at your own pace.
Great for: anyone who isn't ready for a bigger commitment yet
Therapy with LifeSketch Associates
“It's deeper than skills. I'm anxious, depressed, or burned out.”
Licensed therapy for Colorado residents, in person in Littleton or virtual across the state.
Provided by our licensed associate clinicians
Great for: anyone whose struggles go beyond strategy and skills
Working with us is easy.
HOW TO GET STARTED
Step 1
BOOK A FREE CALL
Schedule a free phone call.
Tell us what's going on and what you want to change.
Step 2
GET A RECOMMENDATION
Find the right fit.
We'll recommend the program, coach, or clinician that fits your goals.
Step 3
GET STARTED
Move forward.
Start working with a clear plan and real support.