Janet Blum
Executive coach · Chicago, IL · in person and virtual
Credentials they list: DISC
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Coaching leaders at all levels of an organization |
individual coaching · career challenge navigation · feedback instruments to identify strengths and development opportunities · focus on long-term success | on request |
| Team Coaching teams |
team coaching · organizational development · achieving business objectives · strengths and weaknesses identification · developing clear processes | on request |
| Organizational Development Consulting organizations |
organizational development · change management · team development · business culture understanding · diversity, equity, and inclusion engagements design and leadership | on request |
| Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Engagements organizations |
DEI needs assessment · vision of success identification · education roadmap building · strategic planning · relationship management | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- 34 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 | no | no | no |
| Career direction and change | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Leadership | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Personal brand | no | no | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Process
- Create partnership based on trust, openness, honest feedback, integrity and respect · Identify goals · Recognize and address strengths and weaknesses · Develop clear processes to achieve desired results · Use feedback instruments to identify strengths and development opportunities · Facilitate DEI engagements including focus groups, vision of success, education roadmap, strategic planning
- Assessments
- 360 feedback assessments, Benchmarks® from Center for Creative Leadership, DiSC/Everything DiSC Profile, Forte Communication Style Survey, Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI), Strengths Finder
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
| Doing it yourself | Usually enough when | A coach earns the fee when | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
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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: not found on their website
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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