Dan Elliott

Leadership coach · Cedar Rapids, IA · in person and virtual

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"All business owners, executives and individuals have a problem they don’t want and there is a result that they do want, but don’t have." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Executive Leadership Development 6 weeks · Attitude Development · Interpersonal Skills · Goal Setting · Improved ability to influence followers · Enhanced ability to achieve goals on request
CEO Executive Coaching
CEOs leading companies, especially $100 million companies		 6 weeks · Neutral third-party assessment · Safe place to work through leadership topics · Tailored coaching focused on CEO success on request
Fast Track for HiPo’s and Emerging Leaders
High potential and emerging leaders		 6 weeks on request
Sherpa Services 6 weeks on request
Talent Assessment and Development Assessment tools for self-discovery · Understanding strengths and blind spots on request
Time Management 6 weeks on request
Individual Coaching 6 weeks · Understanding self and life value · Establishing life’s purpose · Developing attitudes, skills, and qualities for leadership · Goal accomplishment tools and processes 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
Begin with assessment tool for self-discovery · Tailor coaching process to individual needs · Meet for one-hour sessions, in person or virtually · Develop individual professional development plan · Continue coaching monthly for 6 months or longer based on progress
Assessments
ADVanced Insights, Organizational Assessment, 360° Reviews
Before coaching
Corporate Executive, Business (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. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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