Karen Owens Drake

Leadership coach · St Louis, MO · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: ICF ACC, ICF PCC, Hogan

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"I accept clients who want to take action to make their lives better for themselves." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Coaching Packages
clients who want to take action to make their lives better for themselves		 coaching sessions · complimentary assessment included · action/reflection exercises between sessions · encouragement and support · accountability partner on request
Team Coaching
business leaders and key executives		 cultivates trust, communication, and understanding · develops higher effectiveness and new competencies · reinforces corporate message and mission · defines specific observable outcomes · helps navigate obstacles to achieve goals 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 changenononononono
Leadershipnonoyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnonoyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Client completes coaching intake assessment · Client and coach schedule coaching chemistry call · Client chooses coaching package · Coach and client begin sessions with client setting agenda · Client completes action/reflection exercises between sessions · Coach provides encouragement, accountability, and support
Assessments
HOGAN, iWAM, LAB Profile, LEA 360, MBTI, StrengthsFinder

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.
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.
Personal brandA consistent story across your resume, LinkedIn and a personal page. Callings builds the page, free.The role you want does not depend on visibility.Visibility or thought leadership is part of the role.

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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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