The following business coaches will be offering free sessions on April 16.

Amy Atcha, Customized Caring (Amy’s schedule is full on April 16.)
Amy Atcha is professional life and career development coach. Having worked full time and raised a family for the past 15+ years, Amy knows what it takes to find that work/life balance. Amy’s greatest success comes in helping others get from “Here to Where” — whereever that may be!

To reach Amy, visit her website or call 630-306-4480.

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Beth Bradfish, Beth Bradfish, Inc.
Beth Bradfish brings more than 25 years experience helping people succeed where they are, starting right now. Her clients define and realize their most productive and satisfying goals. She maintains a private coaching practice for professionals in business, healthcare, education and the arts. Her background includes developing and facilitating learning and coaching programs for internationally-recognized consulting firms and companies such as Motorola, McDonald’s, Allstate, and Ford Credit, among others. As a business entrepreneur she offers deep experience and broad expertise in marketing, business and people development. Beth is a member of the International Coach Federation.

Beth can be reached at 773-294-8097.

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Meg Herman, Women’s Business Development Center
Meg, Director, Entrepreneurial Services, joined WBDC in 2008. In this capacity she connects clients with our counseling and training services, plans new learning opportunities and outreaches to affiliate organizations to let emerging and established business know about WBDC services. Prior to joining, she maintained a successful professional coaching and consulting practice for over 10 years with Managing Horizons, LLC, where she was founding partner.  Meg designed and facilitated adult learning opportunities for profit and non-profit organizations for over 30 years, including staff and board retreats, adult learning strategies, diversity training and organization development, in order to improve business results and quality of life.  Meg’s coaching clients come to her for goal setting, organizational and personal performance improvement, and holding themselves accountable to their plans. Meg holds a Masters in Social Work from Jane Addams College, University of Illinois, and is a Professionally Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation, with training from Coach University and the Coaches Training Institute.  She has a Certificate in Non-Profit Management from the University of Illinois.

Meg can be reached through the WBDC website.

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Sheila Boysen-Rotelli, Professional Success Coaching
Sheila is a Coach, Human Resources professional, Assistant Professor and Ph.D. candidate. As a coach, she works with individuals and groups to help them find their passion, ideal career and reach important life goals. She completed her coach education at the University of Texas at Dallas in their Executive, Professional and Career Coaching program and will be receiving her PCC certification. Her doctoral studies at Benedictine University in Organization Development include extensive research on Coaching and Talent Management. She holds Bachelors of Science in Marketing from the University of Illinois, an MBA in Organization Behavior from Northern Illinois University and a Professional Human Resources certification from the Human Resources Certification Institute. She is currently a part time instructor at Kendall College, University of Maryland and the City Colleges of Chicago. Her passion is training, education and coaching individuals and groups to help them be as successful as possible. Sheila is available for individual, group and corporate coaching.

You can reach Sheila at her website or by calling 866-610-5468.

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Harriet Di Cerbo, Mosaic Path
Harriet is a former human resources and organizational development professional who has a unique and deep understanding of the art and science of human performance. Using her corporate background, her education and experience as a professional coach, and her exceptional insight into helping people rise above what’s blocking them, she gives clients the opportunity to finally achieve what they’ve always wanted for their work life. She is described as fun, intuitive, and able to create a safe space for people to be themselves, while inspiring them to be more than they ever imagined.

Harriet can be reached at 773-276-0814 or www.mosaicpath.com.

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Ben Dooley, BeDo Confidence Coaching
Now’s your change to help someone live a better, more richer and fulfilling life by helping yourself. That’s what coaching’s all about. Sure, you’ve got a pretty good life. Work and home are doing well, your relationships are just fine, and money… well that’s a whole nother topic. But what improvements would you make if you could? What would take that “just fine” experience and make it “AWESOME” and “AMAZING”? What dreams and desired have been lost? And what’s in your way from getting that back? Well, you can find out by participating in “Coaching For Good.” Contact me to schedule a time so you can start living the live you love.

You can reach Ben at 630-484-2336 or visit his website at www.bedo.org.

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Theresa Garwood, Kelsa Coaching
Theresa has over fifteen yrs experience in business. She is a lifelong learner and is an experienced facilitator, working with cross-functional teams to change critical business processes to reduce costs, eliminate waste, and create efficient business processes. Her coaching expertise is in career development, working with cross-functional teams, and personal budgeting. Education: MBA, Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, Six Sigma Black Belt, IPEC Certified Empowerment Coach, Certified Online Teacher.

Theresa can be reached at 847-452-1894.

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Teresa Harris Saxton
Teresa is an executive coach with over 20 years experience in organizations ranging from start-ups, family owned businesses, and partnerships to Fortune 1000 and Fortune 500 companies. In partnership with Elizabeth McAloon CPCC, she successfully developed and implemented the new online career transition program Kangaroo©. Through executive coaching, Teresa leverages the most satisfying aspects of her long career—helping individuals to develop strategies for attaining professional goals as well as to shift perspectives and behaviors in order to maximize career potential and personal satisfaction. Teresa is also Founder & Principal of ABC’s for Coaches. Her company focuses on advising professional coaches on the most advantageous way to structure their practices. As a CPA she leverages her extensive experience to consult with coaches about business best practices and as a QuickBooks ProAdvisor is an expert at QuickBooks installation, conversion and training. Her commitment is to ensure that coaches do what they do best: COACH. Teresa has a bachelors degree in accounting from DePaul University in Chicago and is a registered CPA in Illinois; she also holds an MBA in Finance from DePaul. She is trained in Co-Active coaching from The Coaches Training Institute and is a student of the distinguished CTI Leadership program. Her memberships include the International Coach Federation, Chicago Coach Federation, Professional Women’s Club of Chicago, Illinois CPA Society and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. On a personal level, Teresa is known for her sense of humor, strategic vision, and resourcefulness. When she has free time, she enjoys cooking, traveling, going to concerts, and spending time with friends.

You can reach Teresa through her website or by calling 708-624-8185.

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Sue Koch, Soaring Solutions
Sue Koch spent 15 years in consulting and corporate roles building and managing the internal business systems and organizational structures of small technology companies in Chicago. Joining early stage companies gave her exceptional coverage in all aspects of running a business. In pursuit of her entrepreneurial goals, she took what she loved most from her career and created Chicago based Soaring Solutions, LLC to help others grow, thrive, and reach new levels of engagement and success in their businesses. Her business experience from start-up to divestiture, technology experience from software development to social marketing, and background in business intelligence, customer service & leadership development have provided a unique foundation to help others while doing what she is most passionate about. Sue is also an AFAA certified Zumba Fitness instructor who loves bringing another source of fun, energy and motivation to others through this passion.

Sue can be reached via her website or by calling 773-844-4438.

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Matt Naskrent, PCC
I specialize in working with ambitious, passionate Small Business Owners and Chiropractors. Most of my clients are already quite successful in business, while others are “on the rise” and up to big things. Common focus areas include Business Development, Work-Life Balance, Self-Sabotage Breakthrough, Stress Reduction, Time Mgmt, and Vision & Strategic Path Clarity. My greatest passion is to facilitate your Personal Discovery & Development Path, which in turn has the greatest potential impact on your business and life. I’m here to empower you to step boldly into your true potential and create the impact, fulfillment, balance and peace of mind you’re looking for. My background includes: -Marketing & Sales Degree from Northern IL Univ. -10yrs of Success/Happiness/Personal Development study and training. -Completion of the “masters degree level” of training from one of the premier Coach Training Organizations (The Coaches Training Institute) -Successful 3yr Insurance & Financial Planning practice with Northwestern Mutual -Successful 4yr(going on 30yrs) Coaching & Training business. You’ll find my coaching style to be Passionate, YOU Focused, Intuitive, Non-Judgmental, Straight Forward, Bold, Encouraging, Fun, High Expectations and Strong Accountability. Ready for change? Let’s do this!

You can reach Matt by visiting his website, www.PinnacleSuccessSource.com, or calling 847-494-1904.

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Jo Ann M. Radja, Energy & Coaching Co
Over 25 years corporate financial services experience. 1989 B.A. DePaul University. Since 2006, I have been a Volunteer Coach/Mentor, ad hoc basis, to the present, for DePaul University Alumni Sharing Knowledge. Professional Volunteer for two non-profit charities, 2008 to present. Nov. 2009 sole owner of coaching business subsequently named Energy & Coaching Co. Nov. 2009 became a Professional Advisor, ad hoc basis, at School for New Learning, DePaul University. Certified Professional Coach June, 2010 and Certified Energy Leadership Index-Master Practitioner (both from iPEC). Oct., 2010 Volunteer Coach @ National Society of Hispanic MBA’s Convention in Chicago, IL.

You can connect with Jo Ann via LinkedIn or by calling 847-227-7549.

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George Rounds, Spectrum Associates
I am trained and certified by Coaches Training Institute and have practiced personal, executive, and corporate team coaching for more than 10 years. My business background includes 25+ years in not-for-profit executive management, publishing and public relations.

You can reach George via his website or by calling 847-274-1197.

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Shannie Russel, Authentic Development
I love coaching. I have dedicated my life to helping others with coactive coaching as a deeply empowering method for helping them experience their own transformations. The coaching tool-set and a deep care for others makes that much more impactful to my clients. I am a strategic business-woman. I am a talented account manager and sales consultant at one of the largest corporations in the world. Experienced in the corporate culture including many years in Human Resources. Continuing education is a way of life. I have a love of learning with a degree in Psychology from University of Illinois-Champaign/Urbana. Currently in extensive training with The Coaches Training Institute (CTI) with a focus on a certification in 2011. I am married to a loving and dedicated husband, Travis. Newlywed in October 2010 with a honeymoon in beautiful Sonoma, California. Our dog Artie completes the family. I am a Chicagoan. I was born and raised in small town Illinois and now reside in bustling Bucktown. I have fun! We love to travel, cook, go to the movies, experience art and music, and generally soak in all that the urban Chicago scene has to offer.

You can reach Shannie through her website or by calling 773-837-7491.

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Paul Van Ness, Paul Van Ness, LLC
Paul’s coaching is empowering and results-oriented. He will help you increase your happiness, energy, and clarity. Paul fully commits to clients, helping them discover their greatness and power. As a Professionally Certified Coach and an experienced professional, he started coaching to help individuals, small business owners, and leaders create real success much more quickly than they would on their own. Paul helps his clients become more self-aware and tap into their potential through the powerful questions.

Paul can be reached at 513-850-9559 or at his website.

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Kelly VanReeth, Kelsa Coaching (Kelly is leading workshops only)
Kelly is an Organizational Effectiveness professional, Program Manager and Coach with over 15 years of experience in such industries as Pharmaceuticals, Retail and Corporate Dinning. Her Core areas of focus are: performance management, building and leading teams, leadership development, and designing programs to develop future Leaders. Kelly received her Business degree from Concordia University. She also received a culinary degree from Johnson and Wales University in RI.  Kelly completed her coaching certification requirements with IPEC and also has her ACC with ICF.  In addition Kelly is a PDI 360 Practitioner. Her passion is partnering with her client in order for them to live the vision they desire.

You can reach Kelly at 815-334-0163.

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Sharon Wilson, ALIGN Training & Coaching, LLC
Sharon is an intuitive coach and trainer who brings with her a diverse professional background, spending the last 20 years in the corporate, education, and not-for-profit sectors. She is a Certified Professional Coach through the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (IPEC) who not only draws on these professional experiences, but shares her own experience in creating the life she wants, by focusing her career on developing and facilitating self-leadership programs. These programs provide her clients with a heightened awareness of themselves and the world around them; challenging them to consider and find ways to live their life in a new way – empowering them to align their lives to their values, purpose and passion! Sharon enjoys working with clients who are ready to make a change…who are uncomfortable and unsettled now! Perhaps they are feeling unmotivated or have reached a plateau in their career, or are struggling with a major life change and need some assistance gaining clarity and action around that change. Sharon has a unique ability to help her clients explore these thoughts and feelings, “cut through the clutter”, gain clarity, and remove roadblocks in order to create intentional action around the ultimate change they desire.

Sharon can be reached through her website or by calling 847-714-6245.