Plum Leadership Group

Leadership coach · Santa Barbara, CA · in person and virtual

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"Plum Leadership Group helps organizations develop leaders, strengthen teams, and build thriving workplace cultures through coaching, training, keynotes, and consulting." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Manager Essentials Training Program
first-time managers and experienced leaders		 10 sessions · 10 weeks · 10 weekly group sessions · 1:1 coaching · life-changing leadership lessons on request
Executive & Leadership Coaching
executives, current leaders, emerging managers		 16 weeks · personalized one-on-one sessions · sharpen emotional intelligence · develop critical leadership skills · achieve personal and professional growth on request
Group Coaching for Leaders
leaders at every stage		 dynamic collaborative environment · explore leadership topics · share insights · develop skills with peers on request
One-on-One Coaching for Leaders
leaders at every stage		 16 weeks · personalized attention · explore unique challenges · accelerate growth · thoughtful questioning · feedback on request
Leadership Meeting Facilitation
leadership teams, department heads, new managers, boards		 design and run leadership meetings · ensure every voice is heard · help decisions get made · provide feedback on team dynamics on request
Off-Site Retreats (The Momentum Lab)
teams		 step away from daily grind · reconnect as a team · foster collaboration · strategic alignment · deeper connections on request
Keynote Speaking
professional audiences		 powerful stories · research-backed insights · practical takeaways · inspire real change · spark reflection and conversation on request
Leadership Training
leaders and teams		 dynamic hands-on learning · practical leadership development · real-world application · improve team dynamics · foster growth on request
Assessments
leaders		 emotional intelligence · leadership style · personality · perceptions by others · EQ-i 2.0 on request

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

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnononononono
Job search strategynononoyesyesyes
Career direction and changenononoyesyesyes
Leadershipnononoyesyesyes
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Alignment and Introductions · Kick-off Coaching Session · Coaching & Actions · Accountability · Completion
Assessments
EQ-i 2.0, Hogan Leadership 360, Clifton StrengthsFinder

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.

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. If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
  3. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  4. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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