David Shawn Smith

Leadership coach · Atlanta, GA · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: ICF MCC

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Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Executive Coaching (1:1)
Senior leaders, executives, founders, and high-potential leaders stepping into larger scope		 One-on-one coaching sessions (virtual or in-person) · Short-term or ongoing engagements · Fully customized to role, goals, and context on request
Build Leadership Capacity Across Your Organization
Organizations that want leaders who communicate clearly and professionally		 Leadership workshops and learning series · Group coaching for managers or leadership cohorts · Custom leadership development programs · Ongoing team advisory on request
Thoughtful Facilitation for Meaningful Conversations
Leadership retreats, team offsites, conferences, faith-based or values-driven organizations		 Engaging talks and facilitated conversations · Customized to audience, context, and desired outcomes on request
The Executive Reset
Senior or high-stakes leaders with one specific leadership issue		 3 sessions · 4 weeks · 30-day turnaround · Three private one-on-one sessions · Direct email access between sessions · Written focus summary after Session One and close-out summary after Session Three $900
Leadership in Practice Container
Senior leaders, directors, and executives navigating growth, complexity, or transition		 12 sessions · 12 private coaching sessions · Ongoing Slack access for real-time support and reflection · Integration of emotional awareness, decision-making, and leadership behavior · Practical application between sessions $4,500 to $7,500
Executive Partnership
Executives and senior leaders leading teams, functions, or organizations through scale and complexity		 Ongoing coaching (weekly or bi-weekly) · Strategic advisory support · Direct access via Slack and voice notes · Support navigating high-stakes decisions and leadership dynamics $8,500
Individual Sessions (Limited Availability)
Leaders who need focused support on a specific challenge or moment		 1 session · Direct, practical sessions designed to create immediate clarity $250

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

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnononononono
Job search strategynonoyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenonoyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnonoyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Schedule a Strategy Conversation · Define the issue · Work the issue · Land the decision or path
Before coaching
Executive Coach, Leadership and Emotional Intelligence (10 years)

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
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.
Career directionWeeks of reading and conversations about roles that fit. Callings can show your strengths and the pay for each role.You already have two or three target roles.You do not know what comes next, or you want structure and a formal assessment.
LeadershipPeer groups, feedback from your manager, reading.You have a mentor who has done the job.A first management role or a bigger team, often paid for by the employer.

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Questions to ask before hiring

  1. If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
  2. Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
  3. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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