Joe Scherrer

Leadership coach · Saint Louis, MO · in person and virtual

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"The Leadership Forge helps leaders tap into their natural talents to make a lasting mark on their organizations." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
The Leadership Challenge Workshop
leaders		 group activities · individual exercises · seven curriculum components · five modules on The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership on request
The Human Element Workshop
organizations		 exercises to increase honesty · reduce defensive behaviors · eliminate distortions undermining relationships and motivation on request
Executive and Leadership Coaching
senior leaders		 24 weeks · enhance critical thinking, agility and confidence · close knowledge gaps · take on new roles with increased authority and responsibility · align leadership styles with organizations’ cultures · improve team performance on request
Compete to Thrive™ strategy development program
senior leaders		 business model analysis · understanding strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and plans · develop measurable business growth strategy · acquire tools and resources to implement strategy · measure effectiveness and adjust on request
Speaking Engagements - Keynote Speeches
organizations		 hard-hitting stories · no-nonsense insights · useful tools · interactive exercises · customized relevant content 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
Reflect deeply on their situation · Challenge their assumptions and thought processes · Formulate effective strategies and actions · Motivate themselves to move forward
Before coaching
officer, United States Air Force (24 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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