Michael McMurphy

Leadership coach · Santa Barbara, CA · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: CTI CPCC

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Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
One-on-One Leadership Coaching
Executives, Current Leaders, New and Emerging Managers		 16 weeks · Personalized coaching sessions · Development of leadership skills · Emotional intelligence enhancement · Strategic decision-making support · Communication improvement on request
Group Leadership Coaching
Leaders at various stages		 Collaborative group sessions · Peer learning and sharing · Development of leadership skills · Accountability and camaraderie on request
Manager Development Program
Managers		 10 sessions · 10 weeks · 10 weekly group sessions · 1:1 coaching · Leadership lessons on request
The Momentum Lab Off-site retreats · Team reconnection on request
Leadership Meeting Facilitation Off-site retreats · Team reconnection on request
Keynote Speaking Holistic leadership development approach 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
Alignment and Introductions · Kick-off Coaching Session · Coaching & Actions · Accountability · Completion
Assessments
360° assessments, Gallup’s Strength Finders, Mindfulness practices
Before coaching
Leader in advertising agencies, Advertising (30 years); Marketing and global brand communications leader, Professional and legal services firms (10 years)

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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