Ken Kessler

Leadership coach · Richmond, VA · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: ICF PCC, CTI CPCC

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"I am a professional Leadership Coach who specializes in leadership growth, future planning, spiritual growth development, and strengths-based conversations." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Empower Coaching - Coach Training events
leaders and members of churches involved with Baptist General Association of Virginia		 Coach Training events using resources from Coach Approach Ministries on request
Empower Coaching - Mentor Coaching
those interested in certification with International Coaching Federation		 Mentor Coaching for ICF certification on request
Empower Coaching - Leadership coaching for pastors, staff, and leaders
pastors, staff, and leaders of BGAV churches and partners		 Leadership coaching on request
Empower Coaching - Peer Groups of Coaching Practitioners
coaching practitioners		 Peer Groups on request
Empower Coaching - Ongoing Coaching Community
those learning about coaching		 Ongoing Coaching Community on request
Mentor Coaching Mentor Coaching on request
Spiritual Growth Coaching Spiritual Growth Coaching on request
Strengths-Based Coaching Strengths-Based Coaching on request
Speaking and Teaching Speaking engagements · Teaching 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 strategynononononono
Career direction and changenononoyesyesyes
Leadershipnononoyesyesyes
Personal brandnononoyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Discuss client commitments and goals · Create a plan to achieve goals · Acknowledge obstacles · Explore alternate perspectives · Celebrate successes · Revisit goals and evaluate next steps
Before coaching
Coaching Network Director, Baptist General Association of Virginia

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
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.
Personal brandA consistent story across your resume, LinkedIn and a personal page. Callings builds the page, free.The role you want does not depend on visibility.Visibility or thought leadership is part of the role.

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. 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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