Melna Jones

Leadership coach · Elk Grove, CA · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: ICF PCC

"Helping emerging and transitioning leaders fill the gaps in their management skills AND gain the confidence to take the lead." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Leadership Strategy Conversation
leaders at different stages of their leadership journey
1 session · discussion of current leadership challenges · exploration of goals · identification of best support options on request
Unlocking Your Leadership DNA™ experience
leaders seeking insight into leadership patterns
structured assessment · guided debrief · clarity on leadership strengths · patterns under pressure · blind spots on request
Leadership Reset Lab
leaders needing to pause and recalibrate
reflection on leadership energy · clarification of priorities and boundaries · re-evaluation of leadership approach · renewed focus and direction on request
Leadership Coaching
leaders wanting to strengthen leadership effectiveness
strengthening confidence and presence · navigating difficult situations · improving communication and influence · developing decision-making and strategic thinking · aligning actions with values and goals on request
Executive Fast-Track Strategy Intensive
leaders needing uninterrupted strategic thinking time
1 session · preparation · six-hour strategy session · follow-up support on request
Leadership Development Workshops
organizations and leadership teams
practical leadership presentations · engaging workshops · confidence building · self-awareness strengthening · navigating complexity 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 strategynoyesyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenoyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnoyesyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Leadership Strategy Conversation · Discover Your Leadership DNA · Leadership Reset Lab · Leadership Coaching · Executive Strategy Intensive
Assessments
Unlocking Your Leadership DNA™
Before coaching
leader, military and multiple federal government agencies (25 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. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  3. Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
  4. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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