Frequently Asked Questions

Coaching focuses on future goals, performance improvement, and leadership development. Counseling addresses emotional patterns, past experiences, and mental health. Barbara uniquely combines both — her "Inside Out" approach uses counseling depth to accelerate coaching results, giving you tools that address both the strategic and personal dimensions of leadership.

Barbara works with high-performing professionals and leaders who are experiencing burnout, career plateaus, decision fatigue, or leadership transitions. Whether you're a VP navigating organizational change, a director building a high-performing team, or an executive seeking work-life integration — if you're ready to invest in yourself, coaching is for you.

Most clients work with Barbara for 3-6 months, meeting bi-weekly. Some engagements are shorter (focused performance sprints) and some are longer (deep leadership transformation). The first session is always a free 30-minute discovery call where Barbara helps you determine the right approach for your situation.

Absolutely. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Barbara is bound by strict ethical and legal confidentiality standards. Nothing you share leaves the room — not with your employer, your HR department, or anyone else. This creates a safe space where you can be fully honest about your challenges.

Yes. Barbara offers both in-person sessions in Green Bay, WI and virtual sessions via secure video conferencing. Many clients prefer a mix of both. Virtual sessions are just as effective and offer flexibility for busy schedules.

Investment varies based on the program and duration. Barbara offers individual coaching, group coaching (more affordable), and organizational development programs. Contact Barbara for a free consultation where she'll recommend the right program and discuss pricing transparently.

Barbara is one of the few coaches who is also a Licensed Professional Counselor. This dual expertise means she can address the emotional and psychological dimensions that most coaches can't touch — burnout, anxiety, imposter syndrome, and the deeply personal challenges that come with high-level leadership. Her "Inside Out" approach creates lasting change, not just surface-level strategies.

Yes! Many organizations invest in executive coaching for their leaders. Barbara works with companies on individual coaching, team coaching, and leadership development programs. She can provide documentation for employer reimbursement or work directly with your HR/L&D department.