Brenda Howerton

Leadership coach · Durham, NC · in person and virtual

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"Helping leaders and organizations navigate change, strengthen communities, and lead with purpose, responsibility, and clarity." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Executive Leadership Coaching
executives, public leaders, and emerging leaders		 leadership growth · executive transitions · decision-making · leadership communication · personal effectiveness on request
Strategic Planning & Facilitation
organizations		 strategic planning sessions · leadership retreats · vision and goal setting · stakeholder alignment · facilitated discussions on request
Organizational Culture & Change Leadership
organizations		 culture assessments · change leadership · team alignment · communication strategies · organizational effectiveness on request
Public Policy & Civic Leadership Consulting
organizations, institutions, and public leaders		 policy strategy · governance advisory · community engagement planning · public-private partnerships · stakeholder collaboration on request
Community & Stakeholder Engagement
organizations		 community engagement strategy · public listening sessions · stakeholder outreach · coalition building · partnership development on request
Board Retreats & Executive Facilitation
organizations		 board retreats · executive team sessions · leadership workshops · strategic discussions · governance facilitation on request
Keynote Speaking & Leadership Conversations
executives, nonprofit leaders, public servants, educators, emerging leaders		 keynote presentations · conference sessions · executive retreats · leadership workshops · panel discussions on request

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

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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

Before coaching
County Board Chair, Public Service (16 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

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  2. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  3. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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