Sheila Markin Nielsen
Career counselor · Chicago, IL · in person and virtual
"Sheila specializes in executive coaching and career direction for lawyers and other business professionals." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Career Direction attorneys |
assessment · analysis · goal setting · coaching and continued counseling as needed · advice on alternative work-time options | on request |
| Executive Coaching attorneys |
delegation skills · time-management skills · work better with co-workers · start strong and excel as new associate · business development | on request |
| Outplacement Counseling/Coaching attorneys who have been let go by their firms |
manage negative reactions · identify market opportunities · job search blueprint · job search coaching and support · interview preparation | on request |
| Career Direction Services lawyers and non-lawyers with career direction issues |
discussion of current work situation · work and personal history review · workbook exercises for career possibilities · identify work life must-haves and avoidances · career move suggestions | on request |
| Skills for Success Training - Interpersonal Communication Module law firms and attorneys |
managing support staff · engaging with colleagues · facilitating meetings · leading teams | on request |
| Skills for Success Training - Networking Module law firms and attorneys |
managing and building circles of contacts · business development · image development in legal community | on request |
| Skills for Success Training - Organizational Skills Module law firms and attorneys |
managing time · delegating work · establishing priorities · overcoming procrastination | on request |
| Preparing for Success Course new hires in law firms |
projecting right image · having right attitude · managing relationships with peers, partners, support staff · strategies for dealing with difficult office personalities | on request |
| Strategies for Success Coaching associates and partners at all levels in law firms |
customized personal development plans · improve interpersonal and business development skills · leadership ability · workplace savvy · identify hidden issues at work | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- 30 years coaching; the median for career counselors in our directory is 19.
Computed by Callings from the prices and experience coaches publish. Not a rating.
Where they fit
| Students | Early | Mid | Manager | Director | VP / C-suite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resume and LinkedIn | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Interviews and offers | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Job search strategy | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Career direction and change | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Leadership | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Personal brand | no | no | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Process
- discussion of current work situation · work and personal history review · workbook exercises for career possibilities · identify work life must-haves and avoidances · career move suggestions · research and instructional phase
- Before coaching
- criminal prosecutor, law; Assistant District Attorney, state court; Assistant U.S. Attorney, federal court
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
| Doing it yourself | Usually enough when | A coach earns the fee when | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job search | A 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 direction | Weeks 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. |
Times are our estimates. Try Callings.
Questions to ask before hiring
- What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
- What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
- Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)
What they publish
- Prices: not found on their website
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: not found on their website
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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