Carolyn Swinton

Leadership coach · Columbia, SC · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: ICF ACC, NBCC NCC, DISC

"Offering professional and personal development solutions for leaders, teams, and individuals." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
1:1 Leadership Coaching Executive C-Suite Leaders
Executive C-Suite Leaders
Leadership assessments · Coaching for personal and professional mastery on request
1:1 Leadership Coaching Mid-Level Leaders - Directors, Managers, Supervisors
Mid-Level Leaders - Directors, Managers, Supervisors
Leadership assessments · Coaching for personal and professional mastery on request
1:1 Leadership Coaching Aspiring Leaders
Aspiring Leaders
Leadership assessments · Coaching for personal and professional mastery on request
Leadership Assessments Leadership Circle 360 and Manager Edition · Everything DiSC Certified Practitioner assessments on request
Group Coaching Team Building · Effective Communication · Conflict Resolution · Problem-Solving · Nurse Leader Learning Labs on request
Individual Coaching for Personal Mastery Self-Awareness · Emotional Mastery · Effective Communication · Conflict Resolution · Problem-Solving on request
Healthcare Consulting Strategic Planning · Workforce Development · Pipeline Programs · Academic-Practice Partnership Development · Standard Work Optimization 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 strategynononoyesyesyes
Career direction and changenononoyesyesyes
Leadershipnononoyesyesyes
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Utilize traditional and directed coaching practices · Use leadership assessments and best-practice tools · Provide coaching, mentoring, and experiential learning · Support growth through role-play, centering, and reflective practices
Assessments
Leadership Circle 360, Manager Edition, Everything DiSC
Before coaching
Chief Nurse Executive, Nursing (32 years); Nurse Manager, Nursing (40 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.

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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