Colleen Steele

Career coach · Downers Grove, IL · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: CCE BCC

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"THRIVE COACHING™ for Adults is designed to bridge the gap between intention and action." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
THRIVE COACHING for Adults
Adults Lacking Focus, high-achieving professionals, College students		 Reducing procrastination and demand resistance · Building time management skills and processes · Building practical systems for organization and planning · Developing do-able routines that support wellbeing · Overcoming perfectionism that leads to paralysis on request
THRIVING PARENT Coaching
Parents of children struggling with focus, organization, follow-through, or emotional regulation		 Understanding the executive functioning skills your child is still developing · Supporting emotional regulation and reducing daily power struggles · Strengthening routines for mornings, homework, transitions, and bedtime · Learning what actually drives motivation, task initiation, and follow-through · Responding to big emotions with effective co-regulation strategies on request
THRIVE COACHING for Teens
Teens with ADHD, student-athletes, gifted and creative teens		 Strengthening organization and planning skills · Building time management habits and addressing time blindness · Reducing procrastination, avoidance, and task initiation struggles · Developing routines that support academic and emotional wellbeing · Developing mental toughness and emotional resilience- on and off the field on request
Next Chapter Coaching
Adults Navigating Life Change, Young adults seeking clarity, athletes post-sport		 Re-establishing your priorities and personal identity · Purpose exploration and values alignment · Navigating the grief that can arise with change and letting go of old patterns · Developing routines and wellness practices that support your current season · Mental performance tools for increased focus and resilience on request

As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnononononono
Job search strategyyesyesyesnonono
Career direction and changeyesyesyesnonono
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Initial assessment and understanding client needs · Personalized coaching sessions weekly · Use of neuroscience-informed strategies and tools · Setting clear, measurable goals · Providing accountability and support · Reflection and skill-building exercises
Before coaching
Licensed Learning and Behavior Specialist, Board Certified Coach; School counselor and clinical crisis counselor; Educator, university instructor, middle school math interventionist (20 years); Reading Specialist and Executive Function Coach, Education (20 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.

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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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