Sharmin Banu

Leadership coach · Seattle, WA · virtual

"I am an executive coach working with tech and STEM leaders since 2009." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Growth, Purpose and Joy : A Career Vision Webinar
mid-career tech leaders and individual contributors
1 session · Building greater awareness of the factors diminishing your zest · Using the vision focus model to make sustainable progress in day to day challenges · Leveraging your core values to create a more meaningful experience on request
Group Coaching Membership Program - Tech Leads’ Coaching Circle
mid-level manager or individual contributor in tech/stem
1 session · 4 weeks · Supportive peer group · Engaging live group sessions and offline discussions · Theme of the month and exploration of participant questions · Private recording of sessions $75 to $150
Individual Executive Coaching Engagement
executives and leaders
12 weeks · Assessments · Individual Development Plan (IDP) development · Alignment with manager · Bi-monthly coaching sessions · On-the-spot feedback on request

As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.

How they compare

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Where they fit

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

How they work

Process
Discovery and Goal Setting · Implementation · Wrap up
Assessments
emotional intelligence (EQ) assessments, personality assessments, 360 feedback, stakeholder interviews
Before coaching
software engineering manager, technology (16 years)

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Job searchA 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 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 are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  2. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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