Lena Morris

Leadership coach · Indianapolis, IN · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: MHS EQ-i 2.0, DISC

"Authentic Encounters helps CEOs, executive teams, and organizations strengthen leadership, transform culture, increase alignment, and develop people who can move the business forward." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Executive Presence Coaching for Women
women in senior leadership
communication authority and command in executive settings · gravitas and presence in high-stakes presentations and meetings · nonverbal leadership signals and body language awareness · navigating pushback and difficult conversations with confidence · holding a room, driving alignment, and closing conversations decisively on request
Executive Coaching for Women of Color
women of color in C-suite and senior leadership roles
identity-aware executive coaching and leadership development · executive presence for women of color at the senior level · organizational influence and stakeholder navigation · communication strategy for high-stakes environments · leadership 360 feedback and EQ-i 2.0 assessment on request
Executive Coaching
C-suite executives, VPs, directors, and high-potential managers
12 weeks · one-on-one coaching sessions (bi-weekly, 60 minutes) · certified assessments: EQ-i 2.0, DISC, StrengthsFinder · leadership 360 feedback design and debrief · executive presence and communication strategy · stakeholder influence and organizational navigation on request
New Manager Coaching Program
high performers newly promoted to manager
6 weeks · leadership identity work — defining what kind of leader you want to be · authority and boundary-setting with former peers · delegation frameworks that build your team's capacity · feedback delivery skills — affirming and developmental · building a team culture you're proud to lead on request
DISC Leadership Assessment
individual leaders
1 session · DISC leadership assessment · personalized report · private debrief · leadership-development action plan $397
EQ-i 2.0 Emotional Intelligence Assessment
individual leaders
1 session · EQ-i 2.0 assessment · personalized results · executive debrief · leadership-development plan on request
Working Genius Assessment with Private Debrief
individual leaders
1 session · Working Genius assessment · personalized results · private debrief · practical leadership-development recommendations on request
Working Genius Team Experience
teams and leaders
virtual team debrief · half-day facilitated experience · full-day leadership session · facilitated debrief to strengthen collaboration, clarify roles, improve handoffs, reduce frustration, and better align people with work 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
Take the Free Leadership Alignment Diagnostic · Book a Leadership Strategy Session · Engage in coaching sessions tailored to leadership goals
Assessments
EQ-i 2.0, DISC, StrengthsFinder, Working Genius
Before coaching
professional development, training, and coaching (15 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.

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Questions to ask before hiring

  1. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  2. Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
  3. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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