Blue Bridge Leadership

Career coach · Grand Rapids, MI · in person and virtual

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"At Blue Bridge Leadership (formerly Kimberly Gleason Coaching), we serve clients all over the nation by phone or Skype." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Career Coaching for Transition and Advancement
Individuals in career transition or seeking advancement		 In-person or phone coaching and strategic planning sessions · Comprehensive career assessment(s) and/or other assessments · Tailored Career Development Plan · Research-based Job Search Systems · Interview coaching (if desired) on request
Executive Coaching and Leadership Coaching
Executives, leaders, emerging leaders, managers, directors, business owners, and other professionals		 Individualized and focused development · Personal learning, support, and accountability · Develop leadership skills · Become more self-aware · Capitalize on strengths on request
Job Interview Coaching
Individuals preparing for job interviews		 Interview coaching · Negotiation coaching · Safe and supportive environment on request
Resumes and Cover Letters
Job seekers		 Professional, polished resumes · Customized cover letters · Resume review and feedback option on request
LinkedIn Profile Development and Training
Job seekers and professionals wanting to improve LinkedIn presence		 LinkedIn profile creation or revision · Feedback on existing profile · Training on LinkedIn for career goals and job searching on request
Personal Coaching and Life Coaching
Individuals wanting to get unstuck, manage stress, or find clarity and purpose		 Design the life you want · Achieve what’s most important to you on request
Leadership Retreats and Group Facilitation
Companies and teams needing retreats or facilitation		 Customized leadership retreats and team retreats · Design and facilitate events, activities, and workshops · Provide keynotes and breakout or panel session speakers · Facilitate meetings and strategic planning sessions · Set up venue and food service on request

As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInyesyesyesyesyesyes
Interviews and offersyesyesyesyesyesyes
Job search strategyyesyesyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changeyesyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipyesyesyesyesyesyes
Personal brandyesyesyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Initial free consultation to ensure good fit · Create coaching goals and determine success measures · Create customized Coaching Plan · Administer assessments if applicable · Provide feedback session based on assessment results · Meet 2-4 coaching and strategy sessions per month
Assessments
360 assessment, Personality assessments, Career assessments, Strengths assessments

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Resume4 to 8 hours for a strong base, then about 30 minutes per posting. Callings can tailor it to each job.You are staying in the same field and level and have recent results to cite.You are changing field or level, coming back after a long break, or many applications brought no interviews.
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.
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.

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. Do you write it yourself, how many revision rounds are included, and do I keep editable files? (done-for-you writing)
  3. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  4. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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