Sonia Mersch

Career coach · St Paul, MN · virtual

Credentials they list: ICF ACC, CPC, iPEC ELI-MP

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Leadership Recalibration
accomplished leaders who are successful on paper, but sensing something needs to shift
6 sessions · 6 private coaching sessions · Energy Leadership Index (ELI) assessment + personalized debrief · Personalized leadership energy profile · Between-session reflection prompts · Defined arc: Awareness -> Narrative shift -> Deliberate Action on request
Leadership Acceleration
leaders stepping into new or expanded responsibility who want to lead with more clarity, confidence, and intention
6 sessions · 6 private leadership sessions · Focused sessions on real leadership situations · Preparation for meetings, decisions, and key conversations · Delegation and leadership presence work · Real-time adjustment based on what's actually happening on request
Leadership Clarity Intensive
leaders needing focused support for a specific decision, transition, or leadership challenge
3 sessions · Three sessions designed to create movement where you need it most · Energy Leadership Index Assessment & Debrief on request
Energy Leadership Index Assessment & Debrief 1 session · Guided assessment experience to understand the patterns shaping how you lead, react, and make decisions under pressure 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 strategynonononoyesyes
Career direction and changenonononoyesyes
Leadershipnonononoyesyes
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Start with where you are · Determine the right level of support · Engage in coaching sessions with structured, reflective work · Use Energy Leadership Index assessment and personalized debrief · Between-session reflection and email support · Create intentional movement toward leadership goals
Assessments
Energy Leadership Index (ELI)

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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