Mark Strozik

Leadership coach · virtual

Credentials they list: ICF PCC

"Helping accomplished leaders sharpen judgment, elevate influence, and lead their next chapter with confidence." (in their words, on their website)

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnoyesyesyesyesyes
Interviews and offersnoyesyesyesyesyes
Job search strategynoyesyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenoyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnoyesyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
pre-alignment with company leadership regarding desired outcomes · integrating that pre-alignment with assessment and feedback to increase client awareness about needed change · targeted development planning, goal setting and implementation of new behaviors for greater impact and effectiveness · ongoing coaching to support learning, refinement, and sustainability of new capabilities
Assessments
Energy Leadership™ Index (ELI) assessment, Hogan Personality Inventory (HPI), Hogan Development Survey (HDI), Hogan Motives, Values, Preferences Inventory (MVPI)
Before coaching
Board Member; Senior Vice President / Human Resources; Global Head of HR; Vice President / Human Resources

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Resume4 to 8 hours for a strong base, then about 30 minutes per posting. Callings can tailor it to each job.You are staying in the same field and level and have recent results to cite.You are changing field or level, coming back after a long break, or many applications brought no interviews.
Interviews3 to 6 hours of practice out loud per interview process. Callings can prepare you for each job you track.Early rounds in a format you know.Final rounds, panels, a new kind of role, or you tend to freeze.
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.

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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