Joe Darin

Career coach · Sacramento, CA · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: Gallup GALLUP_STRENGTHS

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"I help people and teams reframe their experiences so they can grow through what they go through." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Team Coaching
teams needing to build trust, clarity, and momentum		 strengthen communication · rebuild psychological safety · create shared clarity · strengths-based sessions · facilitated conversations on request
1:1 Coaching
individuals navigating change, burnout, or uncertainty		 personalized support · focus on strengths · practical and sustainable growth on request
Introductory Coaching Session 1 session · connect · explore goals · determine fit on request
1:1 CliftonStrengths Coaching personalized deep dive into strengths · understand how you work · make decisions · move forward with clarity and confidence on request
Divergent Thinking Coaching build emotional flexibility · build psychological flexibility · build mental flexibility · adapt and respond effectively in complex or uncertain situations on request
Resilience Coaching navigate stress · navigate setbacks · navigate change · stay grounded · stay capable on request
Workshops & Speaking
leaders and teams		 practical engaging sessions · apply strengths in real time on request
The Humor Reset Keynote
leaders and teams		 break out of stress loops · rebuild psychological safety · story · humor · three-step process: Pivot, Play, Possibility on request

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

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnononononono
Job search strategyyesyesyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changeyesyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipyesyesyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Notice what’s happening without getting stuck · Reconnect to your strengths in the moment · Move forward with practical tools you can use
Assessments
CliftonStrengths
Before coaching
educator, education; university teacher, education

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.

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. 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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