Michael Cherry

Career coach · Coraopolis, PA · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: ICF ACC, SHRM SHRM-SCP

"Business and Personal Success coaching for business owners, leaders or everyday people ready to overcome life's obstacles and move beyond perceived limitations." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Business Coaching
business owners, executives, and leaders
clarify priorities · strengthen leadership · improve accountability · turn goals into practical action · build habits, strategies, and momentum for sustainable growth on request
Personal Success Coaching
executives and business leaders
gain clarity · strengthen mindset and effectiveness · establish meaningful goals · turn goals into consistent action · perform at higher level on request
Power Principles Coaching use proven business and leadership principles · create shifts in thinking and action · strengthen accountability · improve decision-making · navigate change on request
Custom Coaching customized coaching engagement · scaling operations · develop leadership team · prepare business for transition · break through growth plateau on request

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

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersyesyesyesyesyesyes
Job search strategyyesyesyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changeyesyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipyesyesyesyesyesyes
Personal brandyesyesyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Discovery call to determine coaching approach · Clarify priorities and identify barriers · Strengthen leadership and accountability · Build better systems and decision-making · Measure progress and adjust
Assessments
Leadership Scorecard, Business Growth Scorecard
Before coaching
HR executive leadership, human resources (20 years); Military service, US Army (10 years); Federal service, Department of Homeland Security and others (4 years)

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Interviews3 to 6 hours of practice out loud per interview process. Callings can prepare you for each job you track.Early rounds in a format you know.Final rounds, panels, a new kind of role, or you tend to freeze.
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.

Times are our estimates. Try Callings.

Questions to ask before hiring

  1. What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
  2. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  3. Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
  4. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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