Jennifer DeCoste

Leadership coach · Greensboro, NC · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: ICF ACC, MHS EQ-i 2.0

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"I am an executive coach for higher education leaders seeking clarity to move forward during challenging times" (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Perception and Presence
Executive leaders in higher education		 20 sessions · 20 coaching sessions · Focus on leadership presence from session 11 onwards · Two assessments for self-awareness and values · Refine relationship dynamics · Implement new leadership skills on request
Assess and Align
Executive leaders in higher education		 10 sessions · 10 coaching sessions · Two professional assessments · Deep understanding of unique profile · Set meaningful goals · Self-discovery and alignment on request
Clarity Tune-Up
Executive leaders at career crossroads or job seekers		 5 sessions · 5 coaching sessions · Realign professional path with values and vision · 2 bonus 30-minute mock interviews with seasoned recruiter on request
Team Acceleration
Teams ready to embrace change in higher education or nonprofit		 8 sessions · 12 weeks · 4 individual coaching sessions · 4 group coaching sessions · Resolve underlying team issues · Foster openness and renewed commitment · Develop unified vision for success on request
Thought Leader CoachSulting Support
Leaders needing coaching and consulting blend		 20 hours per month coaching and consulting · Strategic planning · Policy development · Confidential thought partner · Practical executor on request
Fascinate Leadership Kick Start
Leaders interested in leadership archetype and strengths		 1 session · Full 16-page Fascinate report · One-hour coaching session to review leadership archetype, strengths, and opportunities on request
Fascinate Leadership Anthem Coaching
Leaders developing leadership anthem		 2 sessions · Everything in Kick Start package · One additional hour coaching for leadership anthem development on request
Fascinate Leadership Strategy Coaching
Leaders aligning archetype and anthem to work		 5 sessions · Everything in Anthem Coaching package · 5 coaching sessions total · Align archetype and anthem to work · Bring forward authentic self consistently on request
Fascinate for Teams
Teams seeking increased performance and awareness		 1 session · All-day workshop · Full report for all participants · Team map and archetype on request

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

How they compare

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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 15-minute discovery call to assess fit and challenges · Participate in a 60-minute complimentary coaching session to move toward action · Engage in regular coaching to leverage strengths and create positive change
Assessments
Strengths Finder, MBTI, LPI, CPI, Fascinate Leadership Report
Before coaching
Senior executive, Consulting firms; Campus executive, Higher education; Performing musician, Music

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. 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. Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
  5. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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