Mara Benner

Executive coach · virtual

"True North Executive Coaching helps professionals achieve success through work that emphasizes leadership development, passion, performance and wellness." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Leadership Development Program
Fortune 100 companies, nonprofit associations, and start-ups
9 modules · Cohort-based sessions · One-on-one executive coaching · Leader SIMple Goals · Pre/post assessment on request
Personalized Executive Coaching
Professionals, including leaders at Fortune 100 companies, nonprofits, and start-ups
Personalized coaching · Leadership development · Navigating change · Creative problem solving · Strategic forecasting on request

As published on their website, read Nov 2, 2026.

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnononononono
Job search strategynononononono
Career direction and changenonoyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnonoyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Complete a pre-program assessment · Participate in cohort-based program sessions · Receive one-on-one executive coaching · Complete a post-program assessment · Receive a written impact report
Assessments
Pre/post leadership assessment
Before coaching
Leadership roles, Corporate and nonprofit organizations (25 years); Corporate-level professional reporting to the CEO, National healthcare company (15 years); Entrepreneur; Advocate, Healthcare policy change

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.
LeadershipPeer groups, feedback from your manager, reading.You have a mentor who has done the job.A first management role or a bigger team, often paid for by the employer.

Times are our estimates. Try Callings.

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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