Charles Furman

Leadership coach · Carlsbad, CA · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: ICF MCC, CPC

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"We partner with leaders and their teams to optimize performance, foster scalable growth, and sustain world-class organizations." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Executive Coaching
C-Suite Executives and Senior Leaders		 Explore pertinent topics related to executive development · Create strategic action plan · Challenge thinking, beliefs, habits and behaviors · Develop and empower senior leaders to bring their A game on request
Leadership Coaching
Emerging leaders, leaders of individual contributors or leaders of other leaders		 Support development to increase effectiveness · Create strategic action plan · Challenge thinking, beliefs, habits and behaviors · Develop and empower leaders to be more effective and ready for increased responsibility on request
Career Transition Coaching
Individuals seeking first job, same job in new organization, or complete career change		 Explore career planning and goals · Create strategic action plan · Vision and strategy for job pursuit · Professional branding · Measure alignment with job tasks on request
Human Resources Professional Coaching
Human Resource Professionals		 Provide coaching and support to HR professionals · Create strategic action plan · Strategic planning · Link people strategy to business strategy · Change management on request
Individual Contributor Coaching
Individuals without direct reports or formal leadership positions		 Support development of individual contributors · Increase expertise and effectiveness on request
Leadership Development Sessions
Leaders at various levels		 Facilitate robust learning sessions · Challenge leaders’ beliefs · Expand self-awareness · Support learning priorities and business needs · Delivered in cohort setting at client location on request
Behavioral Assessments - Predictive Index® 6-minute behavioral assessment · Predict workplace behaviors and needs · Enhance performance coaching · Improve group dynamics · Tailor coaching plans to behavioral drives on request
DISC Assessment 1 session · Online self-assessment tool · Measures communication style, priorities, motivators · Reports for leaders, teams, sales professionals, individual contributors · Improves self-awareness and teamwork · Includes report and debrief session with certified coach on request
Insights Discovery Assessment and Workshop 1 session · Four-color model assessment · Identifies preferences, behaviors, communication styles · Interactive workshop to increase self-awareness · Helps foster better relationships and effectiveness · Includes in-depth profile with strengths, management style, communication, sales effectiveness, ideal environment on request
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Assessment 1 session · Identifies personality type and preferences · Improves self-awareness and interpersonal relations · Measures preferences in directing/receiving, information intake, decision making, external approach 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

Process
Establish coaching engagement: gain clarity, assess readiness, review engagement, articulate goals · Discover current and future state: gather feedback, identify values and motivators, synthesize vision, establish goals · Create coaching plan: co-create plan, align with organizational goals, identify behaviors and obstacles · Execute coaching plan: elevate self-awareness, practice behaviors, discuss challenges, recalibrate goals · Conclude coaching engagement: debrief effectiveness, calibrate with sponsors, strategize for sustained success, acknowledge success
Assessments
Predictive Index®, DISC, Insights Discovery, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

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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