Kelly Johnson

Leadership coach · San Francisco, CA · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: ICF ACC

"I partner with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process to maximize their professional and personal potential." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Executive Coaching for Women
female leaders and companies looking to foster growth, optimize performance, and increase the impact of their female leaders
unlock full potential through leadership coaching · enhance self-awareness · inspire action · drive meaningful transformation on request
Executive Coaching in San Francisco
individual clients and companies looking to foster growth, optimize performance, and increase impact
unlock full potential through leadership coaching · enhance self-awareness · inspire action · drive meaningful transformation 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
partner with client in a thought-provoking and creative process · expand awareness · incite action · drive transformation
Before coaching
intern, advertising agency (1 years); assistant account executive to account executive, advertising agency (3 years); account executive to account supervisor, advertising agency (1 years); account supervisor to management supervisor, advertising agency (3 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. Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
  4. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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