Ruth Tongen
Life coach · Minneapolis, MN · in person and virtual
"Partnering with Ruth Tongen provides you a process and place to ask and answer powerful questions, gain clear vision, and feel great living it out!" (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Brilliant Transition Individuals transitioning to retirement or next life chapter |
24 weeks · Six months of one-on-one coaching and consulting | $1,800 |
| Brilliant Transition-6 Monthly payments Individuals transitioning to retirement or next life chapter |
24 weeks · Six months of one-on-one coaching and consulting | $400 |
| Focus on a Goal Individuals seeking focused coaching on a specific goal related to retirement or life transition |
Focused coaching sessions tailored to a specific goal | $1,200 |
| Focus on a Goal--Monthly Individuals seeking focused coaching on a specific goal related to retirement or life transition |
Focused coaching sessions tailored to a specific goal | $425 |
| Personal Summit Individuals seeking a personal coaching session or event |
1 session · Personal coaching session or event | $250 |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- Their packages start at $1,200. Of the 170 life coaches in our directory who publish a package price, 68% start at the same price or lower.
- $250 a session. Of the 229 life coaches who publish a session price, 91% charge the same or less.
- 8 years coaching; the median for life coaches in our directory is 13.
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 | no | no | no | no | no |
| Career direction and change | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Leadership | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Personal brand | no | no | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Process
- Ask and answer powerful questions · Gain clear vision · Feel great living it out · Get clear on readiness to retire · Create a unique life plan for retirement or next stage · Develop exit strategy and timeline
- Assessments
- RQ Assessment
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
| Doing it yourself | Usually enough when | A coach earns the fee when | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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: yes
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: yes
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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