Sharon Barbour
Career coach · Madison, WI · in person and virtual
Credentials they list: ICF PCC
"My clients tend to be purpose-driven Leaders and Executives, Climate and Sustainability Leaders, Creative Professionals, Innovators, Changemakers and Visionaries, Women in Transition." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Single Jumpstart Session People curious about coaching or with a single topic needing one session |
1 session · Up to 1.5 hours coaching · New insights · Application strategies | on request |
| 6-Month Sponsored Coaching Package Individuals sponsored by their organization |
24 weeks · 6 months coaching · Three sessions with client, coach, and sponsor (beginning, middle, end) · Personalized Guide · Twice monthly 45-60 minute sessions | on request |
| Month-to-Month Coaching Individuals without sponsorship committing verbally to 3 months beyond Foundation Session |
Month-to-month coaching · Twice monthly 45-60 minute sessions · Personalized Guide · Fieldwork designed to fit client life | on request |
| Mentoring for Coaches - 10-Hour Package Coaches seeking ACC or PCC status or renewal |
10 hours mentoring · Mix and match mentoring elements · Audio reviews · Habit change work · Skill drills | $1,700 |
| Mentoring for Coaches - Hourly Coaches seeking ACC or PCC status or renewal |
1 session · Mentoring by the hour · Personalized mentoring | $180 |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- Their packages start at $1,700. Of the 905 career coaches in our directory who publish a package price, 85% start at the same price or lower.
- $180 a session. Of the 683 career coaches who publish a session price, 62% charge the same or less.
- 18 years coaching; the median for career coaches in our directory is 14.
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 | no | no | yes | yes |
| Career direction and change | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Leadership | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Personal brand | no | no | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Process
- Complimentary 30-minute exploratory session · Questionnaire sent to client · Foundation Session to define goals and measures of success · Creation of personalized Guide · Coaching sessions twice a month for 45-60 minutes · Each session ends with new insight and actions or experiments
- Before coaching
- Program development and evaluation, Academia and non-profits
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. |
| Career direction | Weeks 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. |
Times are our estimates. Try Callings.
Questions to ask before hiring
- What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
- Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
- Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)
What they publish
- Prices: yes
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: yes
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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