Kerry Secrest

Leadership coach · Brattleboro, VT · in person and virtual

"Kerry pairs her experience working on four continents with a passionate, community-minded approach, helping her clients enhance effectiveness, achieve goals, and deepen personal fulfillment." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Application Fee (Non-Refundable)
Women who want to participate in the Women's Leadership Circles program but cannot pay full tuition
Funds used for scholarships $25
WLC Tuition Payment in full including $250 deposit
Participants in Women's Leadership Circles program
Full tuition payment including deposit $3,036
Executive Coaching Program
Senior leaders, business owners, important individual contributors, high-potential employees
36 weeks · Thorough interview and assessment · Personalized program design · Twice monthly coaching sessions · Quick check-ins between sessions · Opening retreat in Vermont on request
Team Coaching Program
Dynamic teams, executive leadership, management/staff, strategic business partnerships, project teams
24 weeks · Assessment phase with interviews, surveys, or diagnostic assessment · Comprehensive team profile · Identification of priorities and action plan · Customized coaching program · Facilitated meetings on request
Organizational Coaching Program
Organizations or companies committed to culture and productivity improvement
24 weeks · Diagnostic assessment of culture health and productivity factors · 6-12 month action plan · Leadership development programs (6 months to multi-year) · Engagement and inspiration of high potential leaders · Leadership and management skills building 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
Assessment and creation of purpose and objectives · Program design and ongoing coaching · Program completion
Assessments
360-degree feedback tool, Performance reviews, Coaching goals, Conversations with supervisor and key staff, Variety of personal assessment tools, Written survey or data-driven team diagnostic assessment
Before coaching
Competitive gymnast; Worked at the Embassy of Lithuania, Diplomacy

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 are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  2. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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