Susan Barbee

Career coach · Evanston, IL · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: ICF PCC, CPC, iPEC ELI-MP

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Leadership development coaching
individuals and organizations
leadership coaching and advising · professional development programming and delivery on request
Career & career change coaching
individuals and organizations
career coaching · career change coaching · discovery and goal attainment guidance on request
Wellness & mindset coaching
individuals and organizations
mindset coaching · wellness coaching · cultivating mindset for professional and personal growth on request
Professional development workshops
organizations
customized coaching programs · professional development workshops 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 strategynononononono
Career direction and changeyesyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipyesyesyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Build foundation of trust · Help clients find their own answers · Visualize client goals and obstacles · Formulate intentions and goals · Take small steps to create bigger change · Build confidence to act professionally and personally
Assessments
Energy Leadership Assessments, Clifton StrengthsFinder, Core Success Factor Analysis

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.

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