Carol Fitzgibbons

Leadership coach · Chicago, IL · in person and virtual

"I believe with all have the potential to achieve our goals and be our best, and it doesn’t have to be hard." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Individual Executive Coaching
executive leaders
focus on leadership behaviors to sustain cultural change on request
Team Effectiveness Coaching
executive teams and HR teams
4 sessions · aligning around vision · identifying barriers to transformation · reviewing progress · outlining organizational constructs · assessing gaps on request
Custom Onboarding Coaching Program for New Leaders
new leaders
individual development plan · one-on-one coaching sessions · new leader & team acceleration sessions · executive presence coaching on request
Personalized Coaching Plan for Leading Through Change
leaders undergoing organizational change
key stakeholder feedback reviews · strategic vision-setting · one-on-one coaching · executive presence coaching · executive presentation coaching on request
New Leader Coaching Plan to Develop Leadership Mindset
new leaders
12 weeks · individual development plan · one-on-one coaching sessions · executive presence coaching · executive presentation coaching · navigating conflict & emotions on request
Coach-the-Coach Training Program for Building Coaching Culture
internal leaders and functional leaders
individual development plans · group and one-on-one coaching on strategic priorities · leading high-performing teams coaching · competency modeling on request
Outplacement & Career Transition Support Program
individuals in career transition
individual career coaching sessions · career assessments · expert feedback · resume and LinkedIn profile development · interview practice on request
Executive Team Coaching Program
executive teams
4 sessions · exploratory interviews · surveys and assessments · four team coaching sessions · continuous involvement of executive sponsors · frequent assessment of team progress 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 strategynononoyesyesyes
Career direction and changenononoyesyesyes
Leadershipnononoyesyesyes
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Initial exploratory interviews, surveys and assessments · Conduct team coaching sessions targeting fundamental behaviors · Continuous involvement of executive sponsors to align goals and progress · Frequent and focused assessment of team progress · Facilitation by international cadre of coaches · Tailoring approach to senior team needs
Before coaching
head of Organization Development, software company (6 years); internal OD/HR roles, Kraft Foods and ComEd; consultant, EY, Deloitte, Andersen, Capital H Group

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. 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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