Dana Hilmer

Life coach · Madison, CT · in person and virtual

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"I’m a speaker, coach and unshakable optimist dedicated to helping you build your dream and love your life." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Career and Life Coaching
Men and women ready to commit to living their truth and creating what they want in life		 Gain clarity and perspective · Rediscover or define passions · Tame inner critic · Define goals and why · Set clear goals on request
Executive Coaching
Motivated individuals ready to lead themselves and teams with passion and excellence		 Gain clarity and perspective · Know and use unique strengths · Rediscover or define passions · Tame inner critic · Become more courageous on request
PowerUp Leadership and Empowerment Program for Women
Women leaders and those who desire to emerge as leaders		 12 weeks · Pause & Perspective · Take Ownership of Your Life and Success · Work It · Engagement · Resilience on request
Happiness in the Workplace Workshop
Organizations		 1 session · Research-based strategies and tools for positive leadership, productivity, creativity, engagement, happiness and success on request
Work/Life “Balance” Workshop
Organizations		 1 session · Focus on creating work/life synergy · Gain clarity on priorities · Say yes to self and no to things that don’t align with dreams on request
Strength-Based Leadership Workshop
Organizations		 1 session · Focus on strengths for success and happiness · Experience flow · Discuss role of failure · Participants take VIA Strengths survey prior on request
Work and Live in the “Sweet Spot” Workshop
Organizations		 1 session · Understand sweet spot: intersection of passions, skills, and organizational needs · Aim for happy, engaged, passionate, productive teams 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 strategynononononono
Career direction and changeyesyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandyesyesyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Gain clarity and perspective · Rediscover or define passions · Tame inner critic · Define goals and why · Set clear goals · Explore strengths and resources
Assessments
VIA Strengths survey
Before coaching
Marketing Executive, Marketing; Marketing Executive and Consultant, Marketing

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
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.
Personal brandA consistent story across your resume, LinkedIn and a personal page. Callings builds the page, free.The role you want does not depend on visibility.Visibility or thought leadership is part of the role.

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

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