Connie Whittaker Dunlop
Leadership coach · Fairfax, VA · in person and virtual
"Our programs cater to CEOs, key executives, technical leaders, business owners, and service providers, ensuring that you receive the tailored support you need to succeed." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Forum Membership CEOs, top executives and tech executives from non-competing companies of similar size |
Monthly half-day meetings · Educational Topic discussion led by local thought leaders · Focused Executive session on one member's challenge or opportunity · Roundtable for peer feedback and perspectives | on request |
| Executive Coaching Forum Members (Top Executives, Key Executives, Tech Executives) |
Professional coaching · One-on-one sessions with Forum Leader · Address leadership development priorities | on request |
| Strategies for Success Retreat Forum Members |
Annual off-site retreat · Educational programs for professional and personal growth · Peer groups and one-to-one executive coaching complementary | on request |
| Top Executive Forum - Thursday Forum Top Executives |
12 sessions · Monthly half-day meetings · Peer advisory process · Educational discussions · Focused executive sessions · Roundtable feedback | on request |
| Top Executive Forum - Tuesday Forum Top Executives |
12 sessions · Monthly half-day meetings · Peer advisory process · Educational discussions · Focused executive sessions · Roundtable feedback | on request |
| Key Executive Forum - Tuesday Forum (second Tuesday) Key Executives |
12 sessions · Monthly half-day meetings · Peer advisory process · Educational discussions · Focused executive sessions · Roundtable feedback | on request |
| Key Executive Forum - Tuesday Forum (first Tuesday) Key Executives |
12 sessions · Monthly half-day meetings · Peer advisory process · Educational discussions · Focused executive sessions · Roundtable feedback | on request |
| Tech Executive Forum CTOs, CIOs, chief scientists, engineers, VPs of R&D, technology leaders |
12 sessions · Monthly half-day meetings · Peer advisory process · Educational discussions · Annual full-day retreats for professional and personal development | on request |
| REF Northern Virginia Discovery Call Prospective clients interested in REF Peer Groups |
1 session · 15 minute exploratory call with CEO Lee Self | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- 20 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 | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Process
- Join Forum Membership · Attend monthly half-day meetings · Participate in educational topics, focused executive sessions, and roundtable discussions · Access executive coaching with Forum Leader · Attend annual retreats (for some forums)
- Before coaching
- Senior leadership roles, Communications industry (20 years); Business, managerial, and leadership experience, Fortune 500 companies (IBM, Siemens) (30 years); Consultant, facilitator, coach, Government, nonprofits, educational institutions (13 years); Professor, speaker, coach, Leadership and organizational behavior
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. |
Times are our estimates. Try Callings.
Questions to ask before hiring
- What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
- If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
- What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
- 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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