D. Smith
Leadership coach · Los Angeles, CA · in person and virtual
Credentials they list: ICF PCC, Hogan
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Coaching and Organizational Strategy C Suite roles and those developing a public persona |
Conversational Intelligence tools · team development principles · professional services in public and private sectors · individual and group Coaching SuperVision | on request |
| Consulting as Organizational Strategist and Thought Partner | alignment of values-vision-mission · leadership sustainability · employee engagement · guidance on identity, change management, succession planning, decision-making, ethics, equity, inclusion, team development | on request |
| Coaching SuperVision Groups coaches |
explore ethical dilemmas · develop coaching interventions · increase self-awareness · achieve clarity, confidence, and courage · peer-learning for ethical considerations | on request |
| MBA Leadership and Executive Coaching MBA candidates at UCLA Anderson School of Management |
leadership and executive coaching · guidance towards transformative leadership · progress tracking and plan iteration · skills development in coaching, leadership, program management | on request |
| Business Coaching with Creating Futures That Work (CTFW) | arts-based experiential learning · strengthen agility, collaboration, innovation, empathy · use of CFTW Leadership and Innovation Skill Assessment (LISA)® · detailed data-rich report with actionable recommendations | on request |
| Executive Coaching with Center for Creative Leadership | contracted executive coaching services · integration into CCL coach community · use of Hogan Assessment and Workplace Big 5 Consultant tools | on request |
| Executive Coaching and Team Development with Ariel Group leaders, teams, and organizations |
executive coaching · executive onboarding · 360-degree feedback · team coaching and facilitation · conflict resolution and team intervention | on request |
| Corporate Career Transition Coaching executives |
career transition coaching on an on-call basis | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- 17 years coaching; the median for leadership coaches in our directory is 15.
Computed by Callings from the prices and experience coaches publish. Not a rating.
Where they fit
| Students | Early | Mid | Manager | Director | VP / C-suite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resume and LinkedIn | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Interviews and offers | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Job search strategy | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Career direction and change | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Leadership | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Personal brand | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
How they work
- Process
- Establish relationships and resources · Facilitate client visions into actionable accomplishments · Use Conversational Intelligence and team development principles · Provide coaching supervision and consulting
- Assessments
- Conversational Intelligence (C-IQ), CFTW Leadership and Innovation Skill Assessment (LISA)®, Hogan Assessment, Workplace Big 5 Consultant
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
| Doing it yourself | Usually enough when | A coach earns the fee when | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job search | A 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 direction | Weeks 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. |
| Leadership | Peer 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
- What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
- What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
- Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
- Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)
What they publish
- Prices: not found on their website
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: not found on their website
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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