Leo Waterston

Career coach · South Portland, ME · in person and virtual

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"Waterston Coaching & Consulting helps professionals strengthen communication, adaptability, and emotional intelligence so they can turn technical expertise into authentic, effective leadership." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Emerging Leaders Peer Coaching Group
emerging leaders		 6 sessions · 24 weeks · PXT Select assessment and personalized feedback session · Leadership development best practices and content in every session · Dedicated time for peer support and shared problem-solving · A 1-on-1 coaching session for individual growth · Actionable insights into how to grow and lead more effectively on request
Personalized Coaching & Assessment
professionals ready to strengthen soft skills		 Elevate communication, adaptability, and emotional intelligence · Gain clarity, confidence, and direction in next professional step on request
Leadership Development for Organizations
organizations committed to building stronger leaders and healthier teams		 Talent strategy · Leadership development programs · Targeted assessment and coaching initiatives on request
Transformative Team Coaching
teams that want to strengthen collaboration, trust, and shared purpose		 Customized team coaching · Peer and group formats · Increase self-awareness, improve communication · Foster mutual accountability and growth · Deeper alignment, mutual understanding, renewed energy on request
Workshop for students at The Roux Institute at Northeastern University
students, graduates, early-career professionals in technical fields		 1 session · Key non-technical skills for career success and advancement · Overview and definition of non-technical skills · Examples of career pathways · Interactive exercise to craft "Tell Me About Yourself" statement · Current job market trends and strategies to stand out on request

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

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnonoyesyesyesyes
Job search strategynonoyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenonoyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnonoyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnonoyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Clarify your ‘why’ and vision · Do your research · Identify transferable skills and address skills gaps · Adopt a growth mindset · Rebrand strategically · Ask for help
Assessments
PXT Select
Before coaching
leader in economic development, biosciences industry

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Interviews3 to 6 hours of practice out loud per interview process. Callings can prepare you for each job you track.Early rounds in a format you know.Final rounds, panels, a new kind of role, or you tend to freeze.
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.

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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