Ann Brody

Career counselor · Chicago, IL · in person and virtual

"At the Highlands Company, we are passionate about seeing personal career visions come to fruition for adults, students, career counselors, and organizations." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Don’t Waste Your Talent Coaching Program
Adults and students who have completed the Highlands Ability Battery assessment
8 sessions · 8 sessions with a Highlands Certified Consultant · Online self-paced assignments · Reflection on 8 factors of the Whole Person Model · Creation of a Personal Vision Statement · Development of a Career Vision on request
Highlands Ability Battery (HAB) Assessment and Debrief
Individuals seeking to discover natural talents and abilities
1 session · Online aptitude assessment with 19 timed exercises · 30+ page personalized report · In-depth debrief session with a Certified Highlands Consultant on request
Personal Vision Coaching Program
Individuals seeking holistic life and career fulfillment
8 sessions · Guided self-discovery · Evaluation of 8 essential factors of the Whole Person Model · Development of a Personal Vision Statement · Support from a Highlands Certified Consultant on request
Moving From Stress to Balance Program
Individuals experiencing stress and discontent with work
Understanding the Stress Cycle · Learning the Balance Cycle · Strategies to achieve work-life balance on request
Crisis as a Catalyst for Change Program
Individuals at turning points in life or career
Reflection on life turning points · Guidance for positive change and growth · Support for making deliberate changes on request

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

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnononononono
Job search strategyyesyesyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changeyesyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Complete Highlands Ability Battery online assessment · Receive feedback consultation with Highlands Certified Consultant · Engage in coaching sessions (e.g., Don’t Waste Your Talent Coaching Program) · Reflect on Whole Person Model factors · Create Personal Vision Statement · Develop Career Vision
Assessments
Highlands Ability Battery (HAB)

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.

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Questions to ask before hiring

  1. What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
  2. If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
  3. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  4. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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