Jose Samayoa
Executive and career coach in Connecticut for leaders and professionals
| Hourly rate range | $140 to $235 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | New managersLeadership developmentExecutive presence and communicationConflict and difficult conversationsTransitions and new rolesCareer changePromotions and advancementMilitary transitionLeadership and team building |
| Works with | Founders and business owners, Executives, Managers, Professionals and Veterans |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Business coach |
| Based in | Connecticut, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
| Practice | Eels Professional Development |
Jose Samayoa is an executive and career coach in Connecticut. He helps leaders, first-time managers, career changers, and small business teams. He runs Eels Professional Development. His work draws on 20 years of leadership in the military, corporate management, and small business operations. He uses a framework built on Experiences, Expectations, Feedback, Actions, and Self. Sessions can be virtual, in an office, or onsite at a client's workplace.
What Jose helps with
Jose works on leadership growth, career moves, and communication. He also helps teams handle hard conversations.
- Building leadership skills
- Moving into a first management role
- Preparing for a career move
- Leading tough conversations
- Strengthening leadership pipelines in an organization
- Transitioning from military service to civilian work
- Support for first-generation professionals
- Improving communication skills
Who Jose works with
Jose coaches executives, first-time managers, and leaders of leaders. He also works with aspiring leaders, individual contributors, entrepreneurs, and career changers. His clients include small and medium-sized businesses. He offers coaching for veteran and first-generation professionals.
How Jose works
Jose uses a coaching framework that focuses on Experiences, Expectations, Feedback, Actions, and Self. He offers tailored coaching packages for different client types. Sessions are held virtually, in an office, or onsite. He also offers a Power 90 Session. The work is consultative and aims at practical outcomes in leadership development, career advancement, and communication.
Background and qualifications
Jose has 20 years of leadership experience. It spans military service, corporate management, and small business operations. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA). He leads Eels Professional Development, a Connecticut-based executive and career coaching firm. The firm serves leaders, professionals, and organizations. His coaching draws on this real-world experience across different types of workplaces.
Jose Samayoa pricing
Programs and services
- Executive Coaching
- Career Coaching
- First Time Manager Coaching
- Tough Conversations Coaching
- Veteran Transitions and First Gen Coaching
- Power 90 Session
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The CoachVouch take
Jose combines military, corporate, and small business leadership experience with a named five-part coaching framework.
Best for new managers, veterans, and small business leaders who want practical help with leadership and career moves.
Common questions
How much does Jose Samayoa charge?
Coaching with Jose runs $140 to $235 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Jose Samayoa help with?
Jose Samayoa helps with building leadership skills, moving into a first management role, preparing for a career move and leading tough conversations.
Does Jose Samayoa coach online?
Jose is based in Connecticut, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Jose Samayoa certified?
Jose Samayoa lists: Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Can Jose coach in person or online?
He offers virtual, office-based, and onsite sessions.
How do I contact Jose Samayoa?
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