Katie Riker Sternberg

Leadership coach · Chicago, IL · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: ICF PCC

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"Offering a range of services for personal, professional, and team growth." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Individual Executive Coaching
individuals		 develop leadership skills · make better decisions · improve communication · strengthen relationships on request
Team Executive Coaching
teams		 improve team dynamics · boost productivity · manage conflict · address group communications dynamics · clarify mission on request
Assessments & Tools Voices®360° · DISC · TotalSDI on request
Group Peer Coaching: Coming Soon
young leaders		 confidential supportive environment · facilitated space for voicing challenges · realtime feedback · make connections · career advancement path on request
Workshops (custom designed)
teams or groups		 effective communication · team trust · collaboration · personal branding · mindfulness on request

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

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnononononono
Job search strategynonoyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenonoyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnonoyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Assessments
Voices®360°, DISC, TotalSDI, Korn Ferry 360, Strengths Deployment Inventory (TotalSDI)
Before coaching
corporate professional, corporate America; consultant; mental health professional

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.
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. 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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