Libby Smoler

Leadership coach · Chicago, IL · in person and virtual

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"If you're unemployed or underemployed, we offer coaching and a pathway to help you achieve and sustain career success." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Weekly one-on-one career coaching
Professionals who are unemployed, underemployed, or ready for something more		 Personalized career coaching on request
AI & Hiring: What Jobseekers Need to Know
CTC clients and jobseekers		 Overview of AI-driven hiring · Applicant Tracking Systems and other automated hiring tools · Ethical, DEI, and compliance issues on request
Discovery: Knowing Yourself and Where You're Going
CTC clients navigating job search or career transition		 Examine job search and career transition · Identify success based on values and aspirations · Chart career direction · Begin a job-search strategy on request
Planning Your Career Portfolio
Job seekers		 Positioning and communicating an employment case · Resumes, emails, cover letters, and other job-search communications on request
Building Skills # 3: Networking: An Essential Tool for Career and Life
CTC clients		 Networking techniques and practice · Different types of networking · Networking across Discovery, Planning, and Action on request
Interviews That Get Results (Featuring Virtual Interview Skills)
Job seekers		 Interview types, including behavioral interviews · Tips and techniques to build comfort and confidence · Negotiating terms of employment on request
Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
Jobseekers		 Tools to manage emotions · Navigating challenging situations · Empathetic communication · Free online EQi assessment in advance on request
LINKEDIN Q&A Workshop
People seeking career development support		 Answers to questions about LinkedIn · Profile setup and use · Personal branding · Research, connecting, and networking on LinkedIn on request
Mastering the Art of Informational Interviewing
Job seekers		 Building comfort and confidence with informational interviews · Reaching out and asking for help and contacts on request
Peer Groups
CTC clients seeking progress and accountability in job search or transition activities		 Coach-facilitated peer group · Presenting a value statement · Brainstorming job-search activities · Peer connection and networking on request

As published on their website, read Oct 28, 2026.

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Where they fit

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

How they work

Process
CTC staff introduce the organization and its services · Provide personalized career transition support through coaching, workshops, peer support, and an AI-powered platform
Assessments
EQi

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
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.
Personal brandA 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.

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  2. Do you write it yourself, how many revision rounds are included, and do I keep editable files? (done-for-you writing)
  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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