Ellen Romberg

Executive coach · Evanston, IL · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: HRCI SPHR, MBTI

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"As a coach, I help executives and leaders enhance their people management competencies or prepare for transitions to a new role, team, or career change." (in their words, on their website)

Where they fit

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

How they work

Process
Explore stories and assessment data · Discover vision and direction · Plan how to get there with coaching support
Assessments
MRG™ Leadership Effectiveness Analysis, PACT™ Polarity Partnerships, Hogan™ Assessments, Perceptive Communications™, ProSci™ Change Management Certification, Benchmarks® and 360 by Design
Before coaching
Human Resources Leader and Executive Search Consultant, Human Resources and Executive Recruiting (25 years); Human Resource Leadership roles and Executive Search Consultant, Human Resources (25 years)

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
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.

Times are our estimates. Try Callings.

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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