Ken Volpert

Leadership coach · Santa Monica, CA · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: ICF ACC

"Helping executives and their teams consistently exceed" (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Executive Coaching Program (ECP)
executives
6 sessions · 12 weeks · two 90-minute coaching sessions per month · spot coaching as needed · vision work · action plan · skills building on request
Executive Consulting
executives in domestic and international businesses and non-profits
guidance on hiring and developing leaders · making sound decisions · building great teams on request
Team Development
executives and their teams
individual meetings with team members to address obstacles · facilitation of group meetings for mission clarity and teamwork 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
Request information on Executive Coaching Program (ECP) via 'get in touch' link · Make a free 30-minute inquiry appointment · Participate in coaching sessions and spot coaching as needed
Before coaching
Investment leader, Financial services (26 years); Head of investments for Vanguard Europe, Financial services (4 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. 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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