Michelle Tillis Lederman

Leadership coach · South Orange, NJ · in person and virtual

"Michelle Tillis Lederman is a people expert who inspires organizations and individuals to build REAL relationships and get real results." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Executive and Leadership Coaching
Executives and leaders
24 weeks · Kick off Meeting with coach, client, and sponsor · Qualitative 360 Feedback Assessment · 360 Feedback Debrief session · Development of Individual Development Plan (IDP) · Regular Coaching Sessions with interim and email support on request
Group and Team Coaching
Teams and groups in organizations
Tailored coaching programs for team needs and goals · Models and templates for implementation (visioning, IDPs, accountability partners, checklists, after action reviews) · Spotlight sessions for peer coaching · Individualized feedback and IDP development in one-on-one setting with team coach on request
Nail the Interview - Land the Job
Job seekers
Increase confidence and mindset preparation · Make best first impression and connect instantly · Craft compelling stories related to position · Navigate difficult questions with structured responses · Understand what questions you ask say about you on request
Coaching - Individual Customized Program
Leaders seeking to improve executive presence, build teams, and shift perceptions
Customized individualized program design · Live or virtual coaching sessions · Assessments and 360 feedback · Observations and manager updates · Full support including calls and emails between sessions on request
Relationship Driven Leader Curriculum - Keynote
Anyone who works with other people including employees, managers, leaders, executives, consultants, business owners, entrepreneurs
1 session · Build trust to improve productivity, morale, loyalty and retention · Improve collaboration, reduce conflict and increase influence · Lead with confidence and authenticity · Improve listening and flexibility · Communicate effectively with different personality types 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
Kick off Meeting with coach, client, and sponsor to discuss engagement structure and objectives · Qualitative 360 Feedback Assessment with key stakeholders · 360 Feedback Debrief session to review feedback · Development and iteration of Individual Development Plan (IDP) · Regular coaching sessions with interim and email support · Communications review for critical communications
Assessments
Thinking Preferences Assessment (TPA) by NBI®, 360 Feedback
Before coaching
CPA and financial executive, Finance (10 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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