Sherri Blix

Leadership coach · Evanston, IL · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: ICF PCC, CTI CPCC

"We partner with organizations to architect culture and HR functions that drive business outcomes and value creation." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
HR Functional Assessments
organizations
in-depth functional review · custom growth plans on request
Fractional and Interim HR Executive Support
organizations
dedicated HR consulting team · flexible HR leadership and support on request
Talent Acquisition
organizations
attract and hire diverse workforce · align hiring with strategy on request
Onboarding and Engagement
organizations
new leader assimilation · executive coaching for first 100 days on request
Organizational Development
organizations
culture transformation · people practices improvement on request
Performance Management
organizations
performance improvement · engagement strategies on request
Succession Planning
organizations
build diverse talent pipeline · selection assessments · development tools on request
Workforce Planning
organizations
strategic workforce alignment · talent gap analysis on request
Policies, procedures, and due diligence
organizations
policy development · compliance and due diligence on request
Executive Search
organizations
target key behavioral and technical competencies · emphasis on diversity · candidate care · onboarding plan · executive coaching for new leaders 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 offersnonoyesyesyesyes
Job search strategynonoyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenonoyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnonoyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnonoyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
In-depth functional review · Design and execute custom growth plans · Utilize psychometric assessments and tools · Implement onboarding and coaching plans · Build assessment strategies · Provide feedback and development insights
Assessments
psychometric assessments, Hogan Leadership Series, Leadership Effectiveness Analysis, Individual Directions Inventory, Predictive Index
Before coaching
Chief Human Resources Officer; practicing therapist

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Interviews3 to 6 hours of practice out loud per interview process. Callings can prepare you for each job you track.Early rounds in a format you know.Final rounds, panels, a new kind of role, or you tend to freeze.
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.

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Questions to ask before hiring

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  2. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  3. Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
  4. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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