Brian Arao

Leadership coach · virtual

Credentials they list: ICF ACC

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"I coach leaders who aspire to build inclusive, high-performing organizations that unlock their full potential by cultivating healthy cultures and empowering diverse talent." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Brave Space Workshop - Essentials
Organizational Leaders, Educators, and Facilitators		 1 session · 3 hours of focused content · required pre-work for all attendees on request
Brave Space Workshop - Deep Dive
Organizational Leaders, Educators, and Facilitators		 1 session · 6 hour extended session · enhanced practice · case studies · application opportunities on request
Brave Space Workshop - Blended Course
Organizational Leaders, Educators, and Facilitators		 5 weeks · 5-week flipped classroom approach · asynchronous content · activities · live interactive sessions on request
Leadership Coaching with Dr. Brian Arao
Leaders from directors to CEOs across diverse industries, especially those committed to DEI and minoritized identities		 personalized coaching agenda · focused topic exploration · significance and desired outcomes discussion · concrete next steps · listening on request
Team Coaching
Leadership teams addressing organizational needs such as vision development and strategic planning		 support for leadership teams · vision development · goal articulation · action plan development · mutual support on request
Group Coaching
Cohorts with shared development goals, even from different organizations		 shared development goals coaching on request
Evolve Institute for Higher Education Leadership rich asynchronous content · 1:1 coaching · group coaching on request
Chrysalis Coaching Program rich asynchronous content · 1:1 coaching · group coaching on request
Executive Advising
Senior leaders navigating sensitive, complex, and closely scrutinized concerns including DEI		 expert counsel · complement to coaching on request
Leadership Team Development
Leadership teams		 learning and planning to achieve objectives · vision development · goal articulation · action plan development · mutual support 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
Collaboratively create personalized coaching agenda · Explore focused topic and significance · Discuss desired outcomes · Identify concrete next steps · Listen deeply and ask powerful questions · Provide feedback, information, resources, and activities
Assessments
Cultural Intelligence (CQ) assessment, CQ 360 assessment
Before coaching
Senior leader, Higher education (23 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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