April Ristau

Leadership coach · Richmond, VA · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: ICF ACC

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Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Sales Excellence Academy™
clients across different industries and markets		 comprehensive sales training on request
48-Session Program on Communication and Leadership 48 sessions · communication skills · leadership skills on request
8-Session Business Course for Tibetan Entrepreneurs
Tibetan entrepreneurs		 8 sessions · business skills training on request
10-Session Program that Prepared Ex-Offenders to Secure Employment
ex-offenders		 10 sessions · goal setting · attitude assessment · taking responsibility · image/first impressions · resume preparation on request
4-Session Customer Service / Sales Training Program
associates at a Virginia winery		 4 sessions · customer service training · sales training on request
Sales Training Programs sales training on request
Customer Service and Leadership Programs
local city and county governments, news stations, clinical research associations, community banks, chambers of commerce		 customer service training · leadership training on request
Software Training Guides and Sessions
technical and non-technical users		 software training guides · training sessions on request
One-on-One Career Coaching
individuals changing careers or growing within their career		 resume creation · marketing plans for networking · interview skills and practice · salary negotiation tips · job search advice 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 LinkedInyesyesyesyesyesyes
Interviews and offersyesyesyesyesyesyes
Job search strategyyesyesyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changeyesyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipyesyesyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Needs analysis · Program design and development · Program delivery · Client coordination and partnership · Evaluation and feedback
Assessments
Insights Discovery, Kirkpatrick Evaluation Model

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.

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Questions to ask before hiring

  1. What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
  2. If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
  3. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  4. Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
  5. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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