John M. Collins

Leadership coach · Brighton, MI · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: SHRM SHRM-SCP, Gallup GALLUP_STRENGTHS

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"I help experts and decision-makers become trusted authorities" (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
One-on-One Coaching for Leaders and Experts
leaders and experts who carry significant responsibility		 judgment · communication · professional presence · decision-making under pressure · CliftonStrengths assessment on request
Show Up Strong Training
professionals who must engage difficult situations and challenging personalities		 assertive communication · boundary setting · disciplined emotional control · address tension directly · navigate disagreement constructively on request
Leadership and Professional Effectiveness Programs
current and emerging decision-makers with significant responsibility		 disciplined leadership · clear communication · responsible exercise of authority · personal strengths and personality dynamics · professional context on request
Administration and Leadership Academy for Government Supervisors
government supervisors		 3 sessions · strength-based leadership · public accountability · collective bargaining realities · performance management · high-stakes decision-making on request
Administration and Leadership Academy for Non-Supervisory Government Employees
non-supervisory government employees		 3 sessions · professional commitment · influence · emotional discipline · workplace relationships · readiness for public service on request
Advanced Expert Witnessing Training
forensic laboratory professionals		 2 sessions · courtroom effectiveness · mock-trial scenarios · authoritative voice drills · credibility · composure on request
Strength-Based Leadership and Teamwork Course
teams		 2 sessions · CliftonStrengths assessment · Big Five personality framework · individualized reports · dialogue about talent, temperament, and influence · collaboration on request
Customized Facilitation for Strategic Planning and Team Retreats
organizations and teams		 strategic planning · team retreats on request
Keynote Presentations and Featured Talks
organizations, conferences, professional associations		 high-stakes decision-making · disciplined exercise of authority · trusted expertise · character for leadership · real-world stories on request

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

How they compare

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnonoyesyesyesyes
Job search strategynonoyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenonoyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnonoyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnonoyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Initial conversation about goals, opportunities, and future · Use of evidence-based assessment tools · Develop self-awareness and practical strategy · Focus on steady, measurable growth
Assessments
CliftonStrengths, Big Five personality framework
Before coaching
Forensic Laboratory Administrator, forensic science (20 years)

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Interviews3 to 6 hours of practice out loud per interview process. Callings can prepare you for each job you track.Early rounds in a format you know.Final rounds, panels, a new kind of role, or you tend to freeze.
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.

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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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