Megara Kastner

Leadership coach · virtual

"CGD works with individuals and groups of 2 to 200+ who want to thrive." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Individual Coaching
New supervisors, mid-level managers, and C-suite executives
Deep listening to core beliefs, values, issues, and self-talk · Co-creating desired changes · Strategies and techniques to integrate change · Ongoing support for sustainable change on request
Virtual and In-Person Team Coaching
Boards of directors, executive teams, supervisory teams, management teams, front-line working teams, temporary project teams, inter-agency taskforces, and inter-departmental teams
Assessing current team culture and future aspirations · Exploring each team member’s role in the culture on request
Team Building
Groups and teams
Virtual or in-person experiential activities tailored to readiness for change · Problem solving · Positive communication · Conflict resolution · Group dynamics on request
Presentations Conflict resolution basics · Working with difficult people · Non-adversarial communication · Experiential teambuilding · Leadership flexibility on request
Virtual and In-Person Classes/Trainings Unconscious bias · Respect and inclusivity in the workplace · Leading a blended workforce · Employee motivation and engagement · Leadership style and leading staff on request
Cohort 6 to-9 month Leadership Academies on request
Conflict Resolution Presentation
Individuals seeking to better understand conflict and possible ways to reach resolution
Overview and basic skills description on request
Conflict Resolution Training
People seeking to resolve conflict on their own
In-depth teaching and practice of specific conflict resolution skills on request
Mediation
Conflicting parties or groups
Facilitating the parties through the issues toward resolution on request
Conflict Resolution Coaching
Groups seeking sustainable change
Continuous support over a period of time on request

As published on their website, read Nov 7, 2026.

How they compare

Computed by Callings from the prices and experience coaches publish. Not a rating.

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnononononono
Job search strategynononononono
Career direction and changenononononono
Leadershipnonoyesyesyesno
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Assess individual and team readiness and needs · Co-create the change process plan · Develop flexible goals and objectives to measure progress · Determine benchmarks · Facilitate, mediate, or coach through the process · Create a dynamic evaluation method with regular feedback
Assessments
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Kiersey Temperament Sorter, Appreciative Inquiry, Learning Communities, Design Thinking, Skillscope 360
Before coaching
Manager/Supervisor, Local government, business, and education (20 years); Non-profit founder and executive director, Non-profit agencies; Development director, program developer, and volunteer manager, Non-profit agencies; City government middle manager, City government

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
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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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. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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