Ricky Padgett

Leadership coach · virtual

Credentials they list: ICF PCC, MBTI

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Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Executive Coaching
senior and executive leaders in Vermont and beyond		 confidential partnership · gain perspective · challenge assumptions · navigate complexity · strengthen leadership effectiveness on request
Leadership Coaching
emerging, developing, and experienced leaders in Vermont and beyond		 build self-awareness · strengthen relationships · navigate challenges · make intentional choices · focus on leader and organizational goals and challenges on request
Leadership Development
organizations in Vermont and beyond		 design leadership development experiences · facilitated learning · assessments · experiential activities · reflection on request
THRIVE Leadership Development Program
emerging and mid-level leaders with at least 3 direct reports, early to middle stages of leadership journey		 4 sessions · experiential learning · reflection · practical tools · real-world application · core foundations of leadership on request
MSCEIT Emotional Intelligence Assessment
individuals and teams seeking greater self-awareness and practical insights		 1 session · assessment and debrief · understand emotional intelligence results · explore leadership and relationship impact · identify growth opportunities on request
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Assessment
individuals and teams seeking greater self-awareness and practical insights		 1 session · assessment and debrief · understand preferences · recognize strengths and blind spots · appreciate communication and decision differences on request
Hogan Personality Assessments
leaders seeking deeper self-awareness and leadership insights		 1 session · assessment and debrief · understand identity and reputation · explore strengths and derailers · consider values and motivations on request
Emotional and Social Competency Inventory (ESCI) 360
leaders seeking feedback on emotional and social intelligence		 1 session · self-assessment and rater feedback · insight into self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management · coaching to use feedback for leadership improvement on request

As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.

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
partner with client to clarify goals · encourage self-discovery · elicit leader-generated possibilities and solutions · provide accountability framework
Assessments
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT), Hogan Personality Assessments, Emotional and Social Competency Inventory (ESCI) 360
Before coaching
controller, director, chief financial officer, chief operating officer, finance and healthcare sectors (30 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.

Times are our estimates. Try Callings.

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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