Denise Leerkes

Leadership coach · Garner, NC · in person and virtual

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"Helping overextended executives through human resources consulting to refocus, reconnect, and reclaim their vision while promoting leadership development!" (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Organizational development aligning human resources, operational processes, and business strategies · communication and conflict resolution · employee relations facilitation · executive coaching · implementing HR policies and best practices on request
Executive Coaching
executives and leaders		 enhance leadership and management skills · improve performance · foster communication and conflict resolution · empower confident decision making · increase capacity to inspire others on request
Employee Relations Facilitation foster healthy workplace relationships · effective communication and conflict resolution · interventions, investigation protocols, corrective action procedures · resolve complaints · enhance job satisfaction on request
HR Policies & Best Practices Consulting employee engagement strategies · integrated DEI prioritization · policy manuals · job descriptions · recruitment and hiring systems on request
Performance Management Consulting systematic processes to improve employee performance · align employee and organizational goals · communication and conflict resolution · employee relations facilitation · executive coaching 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 strategynononoyesyesyes
Career direction and changenononoyesyesyes
Leadershipnononoyesyesyes
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Before coaching
recruiter, talent acquisition, human resources administration, staffing industry; employee training and development, higher education; Client Service Director leading HR consultants, professional employer organizations (PEOs)

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. 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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