Tara Perman

Leadership coach · Chicago · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: ICF ACC, CPC

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Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Career Exploration Coaching
People exploring new paths, pivoting careers, or leveling up in their current role		 Explore strengths, values, and career goals · Clarify ideal roles · Build a personal brand · Create a strategic plan to pursue fitting opportunities on request
Leadership Coaching
Leaders across industries		 Develop leadership skills, strategies, and mindsets · Build confidence · Address leadership challenges and decisions on request
Group Coaching
Teams and groups		 Introduce skills and strategies · Facilitate peer discussion and practical application · Self-reflection · Commit to a concrete goal or action on request
Ad-hoc coaching session 1 session on request
Thankful Thoughts Card Deck Gratitude reflection prompts $25

As published on their website, read Nov 9, 2026.

How they compare

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Where they fit

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

How they work

Process
Explore strengths, values, and career goals · Clarify what work and life the client wants · Create a practical plan · Take tailored steps toward fitting opportunities
Assessments
Wheel of Life, Value Assessment, Productivity Assessment
Before coaching
Learning and Development professional, Leadership development and professional services (23 years)

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.

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  3. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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