Michelle Gilbert

Leadership coach · Detroit, MI · virtual

"Leadership coaching for managers, directors, and VPs who are ready to stop second-guessing themselves and start leading with confidence." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Personalized Leadership Coaching
managers, directors, or VPs investing in their own growth
Navigating difficult conversations with confidence · Building stronger relationships up, down, and across the organization · Strengthening communication so your message lands the way you intend · Leading with clarity, calm, and influence even under pressure · Ongoing support between sessions via text or email on request
Crush the Interview Masterclass
anyone interviewing for the first time or after a long time
4 sessions · 4 weeks · 4 weekly live virtual sessions · Learn to talk about strengths without feeling like bragging · Prepare for common hiring manager questions · Create an authentic and confident story · Highlight valuable experience on request
Crush the Interview Masterclass Optional 1:1 Coaching Session
participants of the masterclass who want personalized support
1 session · Résumé refinement · Mock interview practice · Help preparing for a specific role on request
Interview Coaching
first-time job seekers, seasoned professionals, executives preparing for interviews
Craft a compelling story · Master every interview question · Sharpen resume and LinkedIn profile · Refine interview presence including body language and tone · Mock interviews with live feedback for behavioral, panel, or executive-level interviews on request
Leadership Development for Organizations
companies wanting to strengthen leadership capability at every level
Customized engagements · Interactive workshops to spark momentum · Group coaching · 1:1 coaching for senior leaders or high-potential managers · Practical strategies for communication, accountability, and business performance on request

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

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnononoyesyesyes
Job search strategynononononono
Career direction and changenononoyesyesyes
Leadershipnononoyesyesyes
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Start with client goals, leadership style, and key situations · Build a customized coaching plan · Tackle moments that matter most · Provide ongoing support between sessions · Use customized exercises to reinforce strategies and habits
Before coaching
corporate communications professional, corporate communications (30 years)

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.
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.
LeadershipPeer 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

  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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