Steve Buisson

Leadership coach · Greensboro, NC · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: ICF PCC, CPC, iPEC ELI-MP

"Insightful, experienced executive coaching, mentoring, and transition advising to help high performing leaders balance purpose, profits and people as they grow their businesses." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Executive Coaching
senior executives and business owners
listening to leadership situation · identifying patterns holding back · clarifying desired leader identity · building awareness and skills · confidential and customized engagements on request
Transition Advising
senior leaders and business owners
navigating career transitions with intention · maintaining self-identity on request
Mentoring
leaders who want to build wisdom, not just skills
honest conversation · deep listening · investment in client’s future 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
Listening to leadership situation · Collaborative identification of patterns holding back · Clarify desired leader identity · Build specific awareness and skills · Sustained monthly coaching sessions
Assessments
variety of quality assessments measuring strengths, values, and emotional intelligence, Energy Leadership Index (ELI)
Before coaching
Engineer, Aerospace Engineering; Chief Risk Officer, Financial Services (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. 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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