Karen Semien McBride

Leadership coach · Long Beach, CA · in person and virtual

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Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Executive Coaching Program – Leaders – 6mo
Leaders		 12 sessions · 24 weeks · Professional space to sort out pressures and daily business issues · Exercises, dialog, readings, real-time problem-solving on request
Executive Coaching Program – Leaders – 12mo
Leaders		 24 sessions · 48 weeks · Professional space to sort out pressures and daily business issues · Exercises, dialog, readings, real-time problem-solving on request
Private Employee Assistance Program (P-EAP)
Individual employees		 1:1 counseling for individual employees · No scripted program · No issue off-limits to discuss on request
Organizational Counseling Programs
Organizations		 Mental health support for employees · Support for employees with mental illness on request
Circle Sales Coaching & Service
Corporations		 Comprehensive Business Sales Audit · Boost Lead Generation Efficiency · Proven & Repeatable Sales Process · Leverage Cutting-Edge Technology · Strengthen Sales Management on request
Board Governance, Engagement & Systems Training & Coaching Program
Non-profit organizations and small businesses		 Training and coaching for board governance, engagement, and practices · Use of Operations Style Assessment/The New Leadership Language · Focus on strategic decision-making, communication, emotional intelligence on request
Requisite Systems of Governance Training Program
Boards		 Strengthen governance practices · Promote accountability · Advance long-term success on request
Administrative Leadership & Governance Training Program
Boards		 Enhance governance practices · Promote transparency · Uphold fiduciary duty on request
Fiscal Responsibility & Compliance Training
Boards		 Focus on financial and legal requirements · Ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines on request
Free Introductory Coach Meeting
Individuals		 1 session · 30-minute introductory meeting to discuss Executive Coaching program and growth goals 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 strategynonoyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenonoyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnonoyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Self-discovery process to capitalize on leadership strengths and identify blind spots · Series of exercises, dialog, readings, and real-time problem-solving · Use of Operational Style Assessment and Leadership Language
Assessments
Operational Style Assessment, The New Leadership Language

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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