Coaching is not about giving answers, but asking powerful questions.

Services

  • Career Coaching

    What’s your long-term career goal, and what are the steps it will take to get there? What do you need to feel truly fulfilled and successful? You don’t need to know the answers right now! I’ll help you generate a “fingerprint” of what job areas you might tap into and provide accountability and a sounding board as you start moving in your new direction.

    I can help with the practical steps of shifting from mindless applications to clarity on the specific companies and roles you’re after. I’ll guide you through finding the informational interviews and introductions you need to get in “through the back door.” We can also work on developing the confidence and leadership presence to have these conversations with real people.

  • Life Coaching

    Oftentimes career coaching reveals areas of your personal life that need work too. Together, we’ll come to a psychological understanding of who you are while you gain awareness of yourself and your environment. When we have a good working definition of you and your environment, we’ll assess your alignment, set new goals and shift the context so you can achieve them.

    I especially love helping my clients identify specific patterns that aren't allowing them to get to their next level. It may be a relationship with someone else or yourself, limiting beliefs about what you can achieve, the idea that there’s one "right" way to succeed or a number of other things. It’s an emotional journey, but raising your awareness and making intentional choices is how you find where you belong.

  • Career Success Without Compromise

    Putting your needs last may get you in the door, but eventually you have to figure out what you want and keep asking until you get it. Innovation and flexibility are more valuable today than they were just a few years ago. The time is right to embrace your uniqueness and create your own opportunities.

  • Benefits of One-on-One Coaching

    We’ll meet four times a month for at least six months. Message me anytime in-between.Start with assessments and map out a customized approach for your personality and career goals.Gain access to my wide network of STEM professionals and get yourself out there.

FAQs

Is one-on-one coaching right for me?

If you are looking to make a profound and lasting transformation, yes, this is for you! If you’ve tried taking courses and making a career change on your own, only to get discouraged and distracted, then it’s definitely for you. The two things I look for in potential clients are a real desire to change your situation and the commitment to making it happen.

How long does a coaching engagement typically last? How many sessions does it include?

I work with most of my clients for at least six months, and our engagements can last up to a year or more. We’ll meet four times a month and you can message me anytime.

What can I expect from coaching with Svetlana?

You can expect me to listen with my full attention and gently challenge you to get outside your comfort zone. That’s where the growth happens! I know how to navigate the job search process to get results, and I’m well connected with STEM companies and organizations in Chicago. I’ll be your partner through all the wins and losses on the way to your next level.

What will I get out of my coaching experience with Svetlana?

If you’re fully committed to this transformation, you’ll learn a lot about yourself, brush up on some new people skills and take some steps forward in your career.