Gardner Barrier

Leadership coach · Winston-Salem, NC · in person and virtual

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"Gardner Barrier helps school leaders, non-profit executives, and founders navigate consequential decisions, clarify strategy, and build steadier leadership habits." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Strategic Retainer
leaders and organizations		 ongoing thought partnership for decisions, priorities, communication, and execution on request
Coaching
leaders who want more steadiness and less internal chaos		 1:1 support on request
Consulting
organizations that need clearer direction and better follow-through		 practical help for organizations on request
Workshops and curriculum
leaders, educators, and parents		 practical experiences on leadership, culture, trust, sustainable ambition, and formation on request
Quiet Formation cohorts
people who want achievement to remain connected to character, meaning, and a life well lived		 small communities built around curiosity, humility, courage, reflection, and intentional growth 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

Before coaching
classroom teacher and coach, education; Division Director and Assistant Head of School, education (11 years); Head of School, education; Adjunct faculty member, education

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. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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