Leon Cerna

Leadership coach · Denver, CO · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: SHRM SHRM-SCP, HRCI SPHR

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Complimentary Introductory Coaching Session
executives and managers in leadership roles, emerging leaders
1 session · 30-minute introductory coaching session on request
1-Hour Executive Coaching Session
executives and managers in leadership roles, emerging leaders
1 session · 1-hour coaching session · client-driven and tailored to needs · goal setting · creating actionable outcomes · managing personal growth on request
1.5-Hour Executive Coaching Session
executives and managers in leadership roles, emerging leaders
1 session · 1.5-hour coaching session · client-driven and tailored to needs · goal setting · creating actionable outcomes · managing personal growth on request
6-Month Executive Coaching Plan
executives and managers in leadership roles, emerging leaders
12 sessions · 24 weeks · Two 1-hour sessions per month · First and second sessions longer to define goals and assess tools or assessments · Targeted on-demand sessions available as needed · Targeted sessions 15-30 minutes, no extra charge, scheduled within 24-48 hours 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 strategynononoyesyesyes
Career direction and changenononononono
Leadershipnononoyesyesyes
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Identify goals and aspirations · Create strategies to reach personal and professional potential · Focus on goal setting, actionable outcomes, and personal growth · Explore self-awareness and identify obstacles
Assessments
Emergenetics, DISC, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), StrengthsFinder, Predictive Index, Harrison Assessment
Before coaching
Human Resources professional, insurance and retail, government and education; Leadership roles in Fortune 15 and 300 companies, Adams County, public education as Chief HR Executive, Human Resources (25 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.
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. If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
  3. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  4. Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
  5. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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