Sonya Shelton

Leadership coach · Los Angeles, CA · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: ICF PCC

"Executive Coaching For leaders who want to keep pace with their organizational growth. Freshly promoted employees who need to get to the next level." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Executive Coaching
Leaders who want to keep pace with their organizational growth; freshly promoted employees who need to get to the next level; new leaders who want to start strong
Thorough assessment to understand how you work, what drives you, and how your capabilities fit with the organization · Deep dive into how you’re perceived by others · Goal setting aligned with Red Thread Leadership™ model · Creating alignment · Integrating purpose and vision into your role on request
Strategic Planning Creating a plan to get where you want on request
Strategic Communications Fuel your plans and processes with the right communication on request
Team Alignment Assessment of team’s alignment · Bringing everyone together to stay connected to purpose and maintain strong culture on request
Organization Design Structuring your organization's design around your goals on request
Process Improvement Continually improve your processes to help you flourish in the long run on request
Change Management Let change lead you towards growth on request
Leadership Development Develop your leaders to be a dream team 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
Start with a thorough assessment · Gain insight into how you work and your fit with the organization · Deep dive into perception by others · Set goals aligned with Red Thread Leadership™ model · Create alignment · Integrate purpose and vision into role

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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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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