Michael D. Sgro

Leadership coach · Syracuse, NY · in person and virtual

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"We coach extraordinary leaders and develop empathy as a core competency with love, community, excellence, creativity, innovation and fun." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Online Lunch and Learn Series (Package)
teams		 4 sessions · Four 1-hour sessions · Topics include Emotional Intelligence, Living the Platinum Rule, Effective Communication, Setting Values and Organizational Expectations, Self-Promotion and Creating a Personal Brand, Custom sessions $699
One-on-One Coaching (Premier Yearlong Leadership Program)
motivated leaders		 52 weeks · Initial survey · Coaching agreement · Non-disclosure agreement · Custom workbook · Detailed feedback & appointment review with action steps $387 to $550
Business and Leadership Group Coaching (2019 Cohort)
business owners and leaders with high motivation and goal orientation		 12 sessions · 48 weeks · Monthly 2.5 hour mastermind coaching session via video conference · Additional 1.5 hour remote coaching session per month · Extended DISC assessment · Emotional Intelligence appraisal · Unlimited phone/email support $225
Business and Leadership Group Coaching (2021 Cohort)
business owners and senior leaders with high motivation and goal orientation		 8 sessions · 32 weeks · Monthly 2.5 hour in-person mastermind coaching session · Additional 1.5 hour remote coaching session per month · Extended DISC assessment · Emotional Intelligence appraisal · Custom 90-performance plan $397
Downtown Group Business Coaching (2018 Cohort)
downtown business owners and leaders with high motivation and goal orientation		 8 sessions · 32 weeks · Monthly 2.5 hour mastermind coaching session · Additional 1.5 hour coaching session per month · Extended DISC assessment · Emotional Intelligence appraisal · Unlimited phone/email support $225

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

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnononononono
Job search strategynononononono
Career direction and changenoyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnoyesyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnoyesyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Initial survey and coaching agreement · Non-disclosure agreement · Custom workbook provided · Detailed feedback and appointment review with action steps · Unlimited email and telephone access · Assessments (Extended DISC, Emotional Intelligence)
Assessments
Extended DISC assessment, Emotional Intelligence appraisal
Before coaching
educator, higher education (20 years)

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
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.
Personal brandA consistent story across your resume, LinkedIn and a personal page. Callings builds the page, free.The role you want does not depend on visibility.Visibility or thought leadership is part of the role.

Times are our estimates. Try Callings.

Questions to ask before hiring

  1. If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
  2. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  3. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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