Jillian Penkin

Leadership coach · Buffalo, NY · in person and virtual

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Executive Coaching Programs
Executives and companies looking to excel
One-on-one sessions · Goal discovery & alignment · Strategic planning · Ongoing support & accountability · Actionable insights & tools on request
Corporate Leadership Programs
Organizations and teams
Customized coaching programs · Address workplace productivity and environment issues · Individualized support · Topics include expectations & boundaries, office culture, real life scenarios, onboarding, email & phone etiquette on request
Jobsite Safety Mental Health First Aid Toolbox Talks and Safety Stand Downs
Construction teams and employers
Reducing stigma · Encouraging open conversation · Tools to see and say something · Focus on mental health and safety on request
Thought Leading & Public Speaking Engagements
Public or corporate events, teams, organizations
Customized speaking engagements · Seminars · Dynamic and creative topics · Focus on leadership, gender equity, history, and modern issues on request
Customized Executive Coaching and Leadership Programs
Executives and organizations
Tailored coaching to individual and organizational needs · Focus on leadership growth, employee satisfaction, reduced turnover, increased productivity · Use of research-backed assessments on request
Workplace Culture and Leadership Training Custom Sessions
Organizations and teams
Navigating workplace sexual harassment · Employee conflicts · Office politics · Work/life balance · Jobsite safety on request

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

Where they fit

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

How they work

Process
Initial free consultation · Tailored coaching program design · One-on-one or group coaching sessions · Ongoing support and accountability · Strategic planning and goal alignment · Implementation of customized training or speaking engagements
Assessments
Research-backed assessments (unspecified)
Before coaching
Construction professional, HVAC, plumbing, building automation, flooring (16 years)

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Interviews3 to 6 hours of practice out loud per interview process. Callings can prepare you for each job you track.Early rounds in a format you know.Final rounds, panels, a new kind of role, or you tend to freeze.
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. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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