Karlin Clayton

Leadership coach · Colorado, CO · in person and virtual

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

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"An executive, leadership, and career coach creates a safe space for you to explore struggles and aspirations." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Executive and Leadership Coaching
Leaders and professionals		 EQ-i 2.0 self-assessment or 360 assessment and debrief · One-hour coaching sessions every other week · Action planning on request
Career Development and Transition Coaching
Professionals pursuing career development or transition		 Values definition · Presentation preparation, practice, and feedback · One-hour coaching sessions every other week · Curriculum topics may include career change analysis, career deal-breakers, career reflection, skill development, job analysis through a strengths lens, job satisfaction, ideal-job visioning, and job preferences on request
Group EQ-i 2.0 Assessment and Debrief Group EQ-i 2.0 assessment and debrief on request
EQ-i 2.0 Virtual Training Series: EQ Connections™ Virtual training series on request
Group Energy Leadership Index (ELI) Assessment and Debrief Group ELI assessment and debrief on request
One-time workshops 1 session on request
Group coaching sessions A series of group coaching sessions focused on team performance, alignment, or other common goals on request
COR.E Leadership Dynamics™ Program on request
Custom corporate packages
Organizations		 on request
Organizational learning function evaluation or development
Organizations		 Evaluate the current learning function or build one from the ground up · Learning strategy and program design on request

As published on their website, read Nov 8, 2026.

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnoyesyesyesyesyes
Job search strategynononononono
Career direction and changenoyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnoyesyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Work together over a series of one-hour sessions · Set growth-oriented goals · Take small steps toward goal achievement
Assessments
EQ-i 2.0, Energy Leadership Index (ELI), Hogan 360, Change Style Indicator® Second Edition (CSI™ 2)
Before coaching
Corporate HR and technology professional, Human resources and technology (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.
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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