Lauren Russo

Leadership coach · Austin, TX · in person and virtual

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"The Creative Executive helps growing or in-transition companies level-up quickly through large-scale coaching engagements." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
1:1 Executive Coaching
directors, senior leaders, and C-suite executives		 Hone your leadership competencies · Develop formulas for inspiration + motivation · Refine communication styles + build influence and executive presence · Build coaching skill set for career path development + mentoring teams · Learn responsive tools to effectively lead remote and/or hybrid teams on request
Communications + Executive Presence Workshops
executives and C-suite leaders		 Refining communication techniques · Leading with influence · Building executive presence on request
Team Coaching
functional or cross-functional leadership teams		 Align teams · Develop peer support networks · Improve collaboration and team cohesion · Assessment program with frameworks like 360s, DiSC, Leadership Circle Profile on request
Group Learning + Development Workshops
groups of leaders		 Skills or goals-based workshops · Virtual, in-person, or hybrid delivery · Level-up individual leadership competencies on request
Leadership Development Programs
organizations with specific goals and challenges		 Team, cohort + 1:1 coaching · Qualitative + quantitative assessments · Workshops + learning events on request
Events + Off-Site Experiences
executive teams		 Topical workshops + learning events · Strategic meetings + executive retreats · Team building + engagement on request
Annual Career Plan Guide
senior leaders, managers, individual contributors		 12 weeks · Identify quarterly goals · Figure out skills + competencies needed · Determine key actions · Assess progress throughout the year 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
Discovery · Gather + Synthesize · The Roadmap
Assessments
Interview-Based 360 Assessments, Leadership Circle Profile, DiSC, StrengthsFinder

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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  4. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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