Valerie Sokolosky
Leadership coach · Dallas, TX · in person and virtual
Credentials they list: ICF PCC
"Helping high performers to become good leaders - and good leaders to become great ones." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Coaching executives and senior leadership team |
develop authentic leadership brand · improve executive presence · personal branding coaching · team coaching for maximum impact | on request |
| Personal Coaching and Team / Group Programs individuals and teams |
customized coaching programs · insightful and inspiring sessions · impactful coaching | on request |
| Keynote Speaking conference and event attendees |
inspirational and practical presentations · engaging and relevant messages · charismatic delivery · customized keynote addresses | on request |
| Leadership Development Programs emerging and senior leaders |
customized leadership programs · team building retreats · transformational leadership training · coaching high performing teams | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- 36 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 | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Career direction and change | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Leadership | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Personal brand | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
How they work
- Process
- Initial discussion to understand client needs · Customized coaching or program development · Ongoing coaching sessions or program delivery · Support for leadership growth and skill development
- Before coaching
- Publisher, Women’s Enterprise national news magazine; Monthly Contributor, Southwest Airlines Spirit Magazine (10 years); Executive roles, IBM, Philips NV, Bell Atlantic, Compaq Computer Corporation, AT&T, CompuAdd, Hyundai’s Computer Division (30 years)
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
| Doing it yourself | Usually enough when | A coach earns the fee when | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job search | A 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. |
| 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. |
| Personal brand | A 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. |
Times are our estimates. Try Callings.
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: yes
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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