Brian Dowd
Leadership coach · Sacramento, CA · in person and virtual
Credentials they list: CTI CPCC
"Next Step works with leaders who have an entrepreneurial spirit." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Coaching Cohort Kingdom minded leaders with fire in their belly and a long horizon in front of them |
Apprenticeship in following Jesus · High impact Kingdom leadership · Together with a cohort of peers | on request |
| Rising Leaders Program Ministry leaders with 3+ years experience moving towards greater organizational leadership responsibility |
9 sessions · 39 weeks · 9 monthly gatherings (September to May) · Site visits to impactful ministries · Leadership teaching · Peer table discussions · Practical tools | $1,000 |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- Their packages start at $1,000. Of the 176 leadership coaches in our directory who publish a package price, 34% start at the same price or lower.
- 22 years coaching; the median for leadership coaches in our directory is 15.
Computed by Callings from the prices and experience coaches publish. Not a rating.
Where they fit
| Students | Early | Mid | Manager | Director | VP / C-suite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resume and LinkedIn | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Interviews and offers | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Job search strategy | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Career direction and change | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Leadership | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Personal brand | no | no | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Process
- Create a personal rhythm and operating system · Focus and organize priorities · Articulate a compelling vision · Understand best work and personal passion · Build confidence in decisions · Expand personal and professional development
- Before coaching
- Executive in healthcare industry, healthcare; Co-Founder and Executive Director, adventure business (30 years); CEO for USA division of international coaching firm, coaching; Nonprofit leader and high school football coach, nonprofit and sports coaching (20 years)
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
| Doing it yourself | Usually enough when | A coach earns the fee when | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job search | A 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 direction | Weeks 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. |
| Leadership | Peer 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
- If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
- What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
- Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
- Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)
What they publish
- Prices: yes
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: yes
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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