Leslie Monieson
Executive and business coach in Chicago, Illinois
| Hourly rate range | $175 to $325 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | CEO and founder coachingLeadership developmentExecutive presence and communicationTransitions and new rolesAssessments (360, DISC, CliftonStrengths)Startups and foundersCareer changeInterview coachingJob search |
| Works with | Founders and business owners, Executives, Managers and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Business coach, Career coach and Life coach |
| Based in | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Credentials | Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner (ELI-MP) |
| Practice | Monieson Coaching Solutions |
Leslie Monieson is a Chicago coach who works with business owners, entrepreneurs, and executives in middle to upper management. Her practice, Monieson Coaching Solutions, covers executive coaching, high potential coaching, and career transition coaching. She holds the Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner credential and uses its assessment with clients. She has served on several boards and knows startups well. Clients also come to her for interview prep and career search help.
What Leslie helps with
Leslie helps leaders make decisions, take risks, and share a clear vision. She also helps people who feel stuck in a job or career and want a new direction.
- Making decisions and taking risks as a leader
- Communicating a vision that motivates others
- Changing habits that hold back progress
- Expanding influence and increasing income or skills
- Moving on from a stale job, industry, or career
- Going from student to a first career path
- Starting out as your own boss
- Preparing for interviews and job searches
Who Leslie works with
Leslie coaches business owners, entrepreneurs, and executives in middle to upper management. She also works with professionals in career transitions, from students starting a career path to people ready to become their own boss. Her clients come from private and nonprofit sectors.
How Leslie works
Leslie uses the Energy Leadership Index assessment with clients. One client had weekly sessions with her over four months. She also recommends books and runs practice sessions for business conversations and interviews.
Background and qualifications
Leslie Monieson runs Monieson Coaching Solutions in Chicago. She is an Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner. She has a business background and has served on several boards, which gives her a close view of startups. She knows many industries, including some lesser known ones. She has coached clients in both private and nonprofit sectors. She has also appeared on Business Talk Radio.
Leslie Monieson pricing
Programs and services
- Executive coaching
- High potential coaching
- Transition and reinvention coaching
- Weekly one-on-one sessions
Leslie Monieson reviews
The CoachVouch take
She combines board service and startup knowledge with Energy Leadership Index assessment work.
Best for executives, managers, and business owners who want to lead with more clarity or plan a career change.
Common questions
How much does Leslie Monieson charge?
Coaching with Leslie runs $175 to $325 an hour. Message Leslie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Leslie Monieson help with?
Leslie Monieson helps with making decisions and taking risks as a leader, communicating a vision that motivates others, changing habits that hold back progress and expanding influence and increasing income or skills.
Is Leslie Monieson certified?
Leslie Monieson lists: Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner (ELI-MP).
What assessment does Leslie Monieson use?
She uses the Energy Leadership Index and holds the Master Practitioner credential.
How do I contact Leslie Monieson?
Send Leslie a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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