Rita Balian Allen

Leadership coach · Belmont, MA · in person and virtual

"Rita B. Allen Associates helps empower individuals to take charge of their careers, and organizations to maximize their talent potential." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Executive Coaching
Executives and managers; individuals and organizations
Self-assessment · Development and action plans · Practice and reinforcement · Leadership capability development on request
Career Coaching
Individuals seeking assistance reaching their maximum potential and fulfillment
Needs identification and self-exploration · Interests, skills, abilities, competencies and values assessment · 360 feedback exercise · Career exploration, enhancement and planning · Personal and professional development plan on request
Team Coaching
Leadership, management, project, newly formed and intact teams
Team needs assessment · Customized coaching initiatives · Team building and development · Resources and strategies for team development on request
Leadership Development
Individuals and teams
Recognizing and maximizing leadership potential · Strategies for development and success on request
Management Training
Organizations
Customized management training programs based on client needs on request
Career Development
Organizations investing in maximizing and retaining their talent
Career development consulting · Career development training · Strategies for growth, development and success on request
Personal Branding Group Coaching Program
Organizations and individuals; any level and discipline
12 weeks · Group coaching · One-to-one individual coaching · Peer coaching · Activities, resources and tools · Personal brand definition, development and articulation on request

As published on their website, read Nov 1, 2026.

How they compare

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnononononono
Job search strategynononononono
Career direction and changenononononono
Leadershipnoyesyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnoyesyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Identify needs and explore the self · Assess interests, skills, abilities, competencies and values · Conduct a 360 feedback exercise · Explore career options · Plan career enhancement and development · Create a personal and professional development plan
Assessments
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Situational Leadership, Strong Interest Inventory (SII), CPI 260, Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI), Motivation Factor

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
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.
Personal brandA consistent story across your resume, LinkedIn and a personal page. Callings builds the page, free.The role you want does not depend on visibility.Visibility or thought leadership is part of the role.

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Questions to ask before hiring

  1. What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
  2. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  3. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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