Kelly Ottman

Leadership coach · Milwaukee, WI · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: MBTI

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Executive Leadership Coaching and Consulting
local, national, and international executive leaders, leadership teams, and boards of directors from an array of industries and professions
leadership development lifespan from emerging through retirement · navigating change · managing complexities · seeking clarity · courageous conversations based in empathy on request
Leadership Coaching for Wauwatosa School District Leaders
leaders across the Wauwatosa School District organization
leadership coaching and development · support through critical transitions including COVID-19 and leadership changes · district-wide change management workshops to build leadership effectiveness, resilience, and organizational readiness on request
Asia Pacific Leadership and Team Development Consulting
Asia Pacific leadership teams
week long experiential leadership and team development sessions · servant leadership/service learning in Vietnam · coaching leadership team members on request
Leadership and Culture Consulting for Charter Manufacturing
leadership and teams at Charter Steel, Charter Wire, and Charter Manufacturing
leadership and team development consulting · focus on understanding and driving culture through growth, acquisitions and leadership transitions · on-site work in multiple locations on request

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

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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
Consultation to understand client needs · Customized coaching or consulting engagement · Experiential learning and action · Ongoing support and adjustment

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.

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