Ken Lay

Leadership coach · virtual

"I help senior leaders strengthen judgment, alignment, and execution when pressure is high and the path forward is not obvious." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Executive Coaching
CEOs, C-suite executives, senior leaders, managing partners, high-potential leaders
strengthen self-awareness · improve judgment and decision quality · strengthen influence and alignment · improve communication clarity and impact · reduce impact of derailers under pressure on request
Leadership Team Coaching
senior leadership teams
strengthen alignment · improve decision quality · increase trust and conflict quality · clarify decision rights and accountability · improve communication consistency 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 strategynonoyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenononononono
Leadershipnonoyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Diagnose · Align · Act & Reinforce
Assessments
Hogan assessment, stakeholder feedback, interview-based 360 input
Before coaching
senior executive leadership roles, financial services, technology, public service (30 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.
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. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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