James Pagano

Leadership coach · Charlotte, NC · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: DISC

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"I enjoy working with business owners and company leaders who roll up their sleeves, push hard and pour their hearts into it every day." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
ISLAND® Group Coaching
Self-employed entrepreneurs, small business owners		 8 sessions · 16 weeks · Eight (8) bi-weekly group coaching roundtable sessions over four months · Private coaching session to review DISC assessment · Open access to coach with 24 to 48-hour response · Optional additional private one-to-one sessions on request
One-to-One Sales Coaching
Business owners or key contributors responsible for sales		 Tailored sales coaching and accountability process · Focus on owner's mindset, client needs, product differentiation, sales process on request
Group Sales Coaching and Training
Business owners or key contributors		 Group coaching and roundtable platform · Interaction with like-minded professionals · Strategic thinking and planning · Leveraging resources · Aspirations and 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 strategynoyesyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenoyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnoyesyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnoyesyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Discovery conversation · Collaborative continuous improvement process · Strategic planning and execution · Accountability and mentoring
Assessments
DISC assessment
Before coaching
Business owner, Small business

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. 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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