Marilyn Fettner

Career coach · Northbrook, IL · virtual

Credentials they list: NCDA CCC, NBCC NCC

"I am passionate about helping you achieve your goals and live your best professional and personal life." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Executive Coaching for Women in Leadership
Women in the C-suite
assessment data · customized structured plan to build confidence · techniques for assertive communication · authoritative public speaking style · reworked professional image on request
Executive and Leadership Coaching improve business and working relationships · communication and decision-making skills · creativity and problem-solving abilities · organization and follow-through · define desired goals and design practical plan on request
Leadership Development Coaching
Executives and high-achieving leaders
enhance leadership skills · drive transformational change · improve emotional intelligence · promote engagement · uncover hidden opportunities on request
Career Counseling Services explore career paths · address obstacles · recognize opportunities · comprehensive approach · specialized training in career guidance, workplace relationships, work-life issues on request
Life Coaching identify new possibilities for solutions · empower with strategies for coping, problem-solving, and positive change · clarify personal vision · set practical values-based goals · strategies for communication, organization, and time management for ADHD, LD, Asperger’s 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 LinkedInnonoyesyesyesyes
Interviews and offersnonoyesyesyesyes
Job search strategynonoyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenonoyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnonoyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnonoyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Initial assessment to identify client’s situation and needs · Build a customized coaching plan based on assessment · Work on targeted skills such as communication, leadership, presence, and strategy · Use validated assessments to reveal strengths and guide coaching · Set smart goals and benchmarks to track progress
Assessments
Highlands Leadership Report, Myers-Briggs Personal Impact Report
Before coaching
Director of Training, Event Management; Manager, Real Estate

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Resume4 to 8 hours for a strong base, then about 30 minutes per posting. Callings can tailor it to each job.You are staying in the same field and level and have recent results to cite.You are changing field or level, coming back after a long break, or many applications brought no interviews.
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.

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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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