Eric Fridman

Career coach · Glenview, IL · in person and virtual

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"I coach leaders and leadership teams to live and work with greater awareness, intention, and impact." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Wisdom Circles 2026
Accomplished leaders with a track record of success committed to lifelong learning and growth		 6 sessions · 12 weeks · Six 90-minute virtual group sessions bi-weekly on Saturday mornings · Voluntary reflective, reading, and writing exercises · One hour of 1-on-1 coaching at conclusion $1,499
Executive Team Coaching
Leadership teams and executives		 Workshops · Small group breakouts · Personal reflection exercises · Building trust and psychological safety · Reaching consensus on shared goals on request
Individual Coaching
Executives and leaders facing professional challenges		 Building emotional intelligence and resilience · Leadership development · Responding skillfully to leadership crucibles · Increasing confidence and intentionality 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 brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Initial assessment of client needs and goals · Develop detailed plans for skill development, behavior modification, relational capacity, and habit cultivation · Work on building trust and psychological safety in teams · Use workshops, group breakouts, and reflection exercises for team coaching · Facilitate group discussions and 1-on-1 coaching in Wisdom Circles
Before coaching
Marketing Executive, Marketing; Technology and University Leader, Technology and Higher Education (40 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. If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
  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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