Rick Copeland

Career coach · Edgewater, MD · virtual

Credentials they list: HRCI SPHR

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"Providing confidential, experience-driven mentoring for senior executives, helping them navigate leadership challenges and accelerate their impact." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Executive Jumpstart Mentoring Program
new leaders in new roles		 matching with a mentor experienced in their functional area · guidance on leadership challenges · real-world insights · ongoing support and accountability on request
Succession Planning Activation Program
high-potential future leaders		 16 sessions · 8 weeks · targeted self-reflection and journaling · 90-day plan development · executive skills development through 16 sessions · ongoing mentorship · alignment with organizational values on request
Leadership Succession Program
emerging leaders preparing for senior roles		 one-on-one mentoring · tailored development plans · guidance from experienced leaders · confidential environment · cross-functional perspective on request
Executive Mentoring
senior executives		 confidential mentoring · guidance on leadership challenges · accelerate impact · trusted sounding board · increase self-awareness and emotional intelligence on request
Leadership Development & Succession Readiness
leaders preparing for succession or promotion		 leadership skill development · succession readiness · executive presence building · strategic thinking · change management on request
Executive Onboarding Mentoring
newly hired executives		 structured mentoring · build confidence and clarity · culture-fit support · functional expertise and assimilation skills on request

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

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnonoyesyesyesyes
Job search strategynonoyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenonoyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnonoyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Identify future leaders · Targeted self-reflection and journaling · Develop 90-day plan and align with culture · Build executive skills through sessions · Provide continuous mentorship and support
Before coaching
executive recruiter and human resources leader, manufacturing, industrial, technology, logistics, distribution, and B2B (25 years); business transformation leader and military officer, U.S. Army and corporate leadership; marketing communications professional, Fortune 500 marketing communications (20 years)

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
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.
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.

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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