Caroline Vial
Leadership coach · Chicago, IL · in person and virtual
Credentials they list: ICF PCC, CCE BCC, Hogan
"Upward Bound's transformative executive coaching programs support C-suite executives, entrepreneurs and rising talent from Fortune 100 companies and higher education institutions to small businesses." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Coaching for You C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, up-and-coming talent in innovative organizations |
Unlock leadership potential · Improve mindset, skills and behaviors · Lead with clarity, strength and measurable impact | on request |
| Executive Coaching for Your Team Leaders wanting to boost individual and team potential |
Tap into team members’ drivers of motivation and purpose · Create growth mindset culture · Mobilize strengths and skillsets · Boost performance and foster connection and belonging · Create measurable organizational impact | on request |
| Free Strategy Session | 1 session · Initial strategy discussion | on request |
| Coaching Session (Returning Client) | 1 session · Ongoing coaching session for returning clients | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- 15 years coaching; the median for leadership coaches in our directory is 15.
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 | yes | yes | yes |
| Career direction and change | no | no | no | yes | yes | yes |
| Leadership | no | no | no | yes | yes | yes |
| Personal brand | no | no | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Assessments
- CliftonStrengths, Hogan Assessments
- Before coaching
- Founding Executive and shareholder, woman-owned technology company; Executive head of business development, woman-owned technology company; Faculty member and Leadership Development Coach, Northwestern University McCormick School of Engineering; Coach, Chicago Foundation for Women
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
| Doing it yourself | Usually enough when | A coach earns the fee when | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job search | A 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 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. |
| Leadership | Peer 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
- What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
- What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
- Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
- Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)
What they publish
- Prices: not found on their website
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: yes
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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