Vanessa Yu

Leadership coach · Austin, TX · in person and virtual

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

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"I help leaders stop performing and start leading from who they really are—with bold clarity, grounded compassion, and energy that fuels their vision." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
5 Shadows of Leadership workshop
leadership teams		 theory and practical exercises · meaningful skill development on request
Leadership workshops
leaders		 collaborative sessions · leverage collective wisdom · learn from and with each other on request
Group coaching
teams		 interactive experiences · foster team growth · enhance communication · build resilient leadership cultures on request
One-on-one coaching
leaders		 personalized sessions · deepen self-leadership · uncover core values · align actions with authentic self on request
1:1 executive coaching
C-suite, directors, rising leaders		 executive coaching · leadership development · self-trust building · decision-making capability · communication effectiveness on request
Leadership development programs for new managers and senior leaders
new managers and senior leaders		 self-trust building · decision-making capability · communication effectiveness · people-centered leadership on request
Group coaching and team facilitation
teams		 communication · self-leadership · resilience on request
Customized workshops and retreats
leaders and executives		 coach-approach to leadership on request

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

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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

Assessments
Emotional Quotient-Inventory™ 2.0 (EQ-i 2.0®), Positive Intelligence Coach Training Program, Personal Communication Styles Inventory (PCSI)

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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  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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