Ferrell Marshall

Career coach · Nashville, TN · in person and virtual

"Spotlight Coaching helps you rise to the occasion with clarity, confidence, and presence." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
1:1 Coaching
professionals preparing for presentations, speeches, interviews, pitches, or team presentations
Find your voice, clarify your vision, anchor in your values · Prepare for specific events like speeches, TED talks, interviews, pitches, presentations · Sharpen communication skills across formats · Learn storytelling to connect and inspire on request
Team Coaching & Training
groups preparing for high-stakes presentations or building communication excellence
Presentation skills training and workshops · Team-based coaching for presentations and events · Storytelling strategies for teams · Weekly or monthly practice sessions on request
Speech, TED Talk, and Presentation Content Development Brainstorming core message · Shaping keynote or high-stakes presentations · Crafting and editing speeches and TED talks · Designing dynamic slide decks on request
Resume Writing
job seekers and professionals needing career branding
High-impact resumes aligned with goals · Reflect unique strengths · Collaborative process capturing value on request
Job Submissions and Cover Letters
job seekers
Tailoring each submission · Keeping personal brand intact · Making a compelling case on request
LinkedIn Profile Writing
professionals
Warm, strategic first-person narrative · Showcase personality, values, and career story · Invite connection and spark interest on request
Interview Coaching
job seekers
Master your story · Refine responses · Prepare to speak with ease, authenticity, and impact on request
Salary Negotiation Coaching
professionals
Know your worth · Prepare to negotiate with professionalism, purpose, and power on request
Bio Package
professionals
Customized bio suites · Reflect voice and elevate brand · Fit every platform, purpose, and length · Includes executive profiles, author pages, board nominations, speaker intros, podcast features, social profiles on request

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

How they compare

Computed by Callings from the prices and experience coaches publish. Not a rating.

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInyesyesyesyesyesyes
Interviews and offersyesyesyesyesyesyes
Job search strategyyesyesyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenononononono
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandyesyesyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Find your voice, clarify your vision, and anchor in your values · Prepare for specific events or presentations · Sharpen communication skills · Learn storytelling to connect and inspire · Craft and edit speeches and presentations · Build confidence and presence
Before coaching
Marketing Leader, Corporate Marketing and Community Relations; HR Manager, Human Resources; Actor, Voiceover Artist, Painter, Writer, Performing Arts and Creative Arts

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Resume4 to 8 hours for a strong base, then about 30 minutes per posting. Callings can tailor it to each job.You are staying in the same field and level and have recent results to cite.You are changing field or level, coming back after a long break, or many applications brought no interviews.
Interviews3 to 6 hours of practice out loud per interview process. Callings can prepare you for each job you track.Early rounds in a format you know.Final rounds, panels, a new kind of role, or you tend to freeze.
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.

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. Do you write it yourself, how many revision rounds are included, and do I keep editable files? (done-for-you writing)
  3. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  4. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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