Michael Forlenza

Career coach · Pittsburgh, PA · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: ICF PCC

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"I offer evidence-based coaching for busy people struggling with stress, overwhelm, and burnout in their personal and professional lives." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
ADAPT Career Coaching
students, trainees, Fellows, and Faculty in academic science programs		 career exploration · career planning and goal setting · interviewing · career transitions · reflective inquiry on request
Professional Coaching
busy professionals		 sustained conversation · reflection and insight · learning, action, and growth on request
Developmental Coaching
adults seeking vertical development and maturity growth		 support vertical development · make better sense of the world · make better choices and decisions · take better, more effective actions on request
Trauma Mitigation Coaching
coaches and clients needing trauma-informed support		 trauma-informed coaching · trauma-responsive leadership development · hold space for difficult paths on request
Conflict Coaching & Mediation
individuals, dyads, and groups stuck in conflict		 conflict coaching · mediation · transformative conflict approach · conflict management models · Internal Family Systems 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
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
sustained conversation · reflection and insight · open new possibilities for learning, action, and growth
Before coaching
professional dancer, dance; massage therapist, movement therapist, personal trainer, health and body therapies; researcher in psychoneuroimmunology and cancer, psychology and health research; faculty member, health sciences

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.

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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. 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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