Coaching Referral Program
![Coaching written on a chalkboard next to a cup of black coffee](/alumni/sites/default/files/styles/16_9/public/2024-05/coaching-acm_1.gif.webp?itok=CieE-EHV)
Coaching Referral Program
We are committed to providing resources for your career and professional success.
If you are seeking individual coaching services, the alumni association has partnered with a select group of talented Buckeyes who own coaching businesses. Please note that the coaches have agreed to offer one free session and a discount on their services to fellow Ohio State alumni. Fees will vary. All confidential interactions and provisions of services are between the coach and client and not that of the alumni association.
Find the right coach for you by reviewing their information below.
Possible topics to discuss:
- Career Transition
- Resume Review
- Interview Preparation
- Leadership
- Executive Presence
- Work/Life Integration
- Ministerial/Life Coaching
CAREER COACHING
![Sharon Hamersley](/alumni/sites/default/files/styles/16_9/public/2023-11/Sharon_Hamersley1.gif.webp?itok=WVwryMmk)
Sharon Hamersley
Sharon works primarily with mid-to late career candidates but is happy to work with new grads just starting out.
![Tom Luten](/alumni/sites/default/files/styles/16_9/public/2023-11/Tom_Luten1.gif.webp?itok=iPJnZIMr)
Tom Luten
Tom welcomes the opportunity to provide individualized graduate and professional school admissions counseling and career coaching.
![Ruth Sternberg](/alumni/sites/default/files/styles/16_9/public/2023-11/Ruth_Sternberg1.gif.webp?itok=SWJykqJ5)
Ruth Sternberg
Ruth is a certified Career Transition Coach as well as a certified resume writer and profile expert. Her mission is to help her clients look like superstars!
![Todd Suddeth](/alumni/sites/default/files/styles/16_9/public/2024-05/todd_suddeth_2.gif.webp?itok=dGOb4zdn)
Todd Suddeth
Todd is passionate about partnering with people to facilitate their career advancement.
![Bob-Towner-Larsen](/alumni/sites/default/files/styles/16_9/public/2024-05/Bob-Towner-Larsen-2.gif.webp?itok=i_wPX1BO)
Bob Towner-Larsen
Bob can help clients explore job options as well as develop job search strategies.
LEADERSHIP COACHING
![Catherine Baumgardner](/alumni/sites/default/files/styles/16_9/public/2023-11/baumgardner_1.gif.webp?itok=5bJTbuiu)
Catherine Baumgardner
As a Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach, Dr. Baumgardner uses her experience to customize an approach and increase impact.
![Tricia Dege](/alumni/sites/default/files/styles/16_9/public/2023-11/Tricia_Dege1.gif.webp?itok=Qp9sL2x2)
Tricia Dege
Tricia's areas of expertise include high performance coaching, leadership development and work-life balance.
![Scott Hagely](/alumni/sites/default/files/styles/16_9/public/2024-05/Scott-Hagely-headshot-2.gif.webp?itok=Y6DJJmni)
Scott Hagely
Scott is an experienced certified Professional Leadership and Transformation Coach who guides professionals in overcoming limiting beliefs that keep them stuck from achieving their highest potential.
![Dave Kollm](/alumni/sites/default/files/styles/16_9/public/2023-11/Dave_Kollm1_1.gif.webp?itok=vKS9dd9j)
David Kollm
David specializes in technology professionals experiencing career, management readiness and work-life balance issues.
![Rada Kuperschmidt](/alumni/sites/default/files/styles/16_9/public/2023-11/Rada_Kuperschmidt1_1.gif.webp?itok=NKTGRoNd)
Rada Kuperschmidt
Rada focuses on building trust with her clients and helps navigate goals by identifying strengths, opportunities and possibilities.
![Aliza Litke wearing a white blouse and kight jacket in front of a tan while smiling](/alumni/sites/default/files/styles/16_9/public/2024-01/Litke_0.jpg.webp?itok=kX2Y1cKn)
Aliza Litke
Aliza is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach striving to guide individuals and leaders to becoming the best version of themselves.
![Robert Mullins](/alumni/sites/default/files/styles/16_9/public/2024-05/Robert-Mullins-3.gif.webp?itok=-CDQ8go7)
Rob Mullins
Rob began Trusted Advice in 2020 to help others define, strategize and execute the future that they desire to achieve.
![Left to right: Georgie Shockey, Julie Jones](/alumni/sites/default/files/styles/16_9/public/2023-11/shockey_jones.gif.webp?itok=T89xKTwo)
Georgie Shockey & Julie Jones
Connect with one of two Ohio State alumni that work in the hospitality, healthcare and entrepreneurial areas.
EXECUTIVE AND ORGANIZATIONAL COACHING
![Steve Marshall](/alumni/sites/default/files/styles/16_9/public/2023-11/Steve_Marshall1.gif.webp?itok=4DJvne1E)
Steven Marshall
Steve consults with business leaders in executive and team development, organizational effectiveness and improvement of underperforming companies.
![Kristi Sink](/alumni/sites/default/files/styles/16_9/public/2023-11/Kristi_Sink1.gif.webp?itok=ERD2lG0M)
Kristi Sink
Kristi has deep experience as a healthcare executive, with more than 30 years leading hospital and healthcare entities and initiatives.
![Lillian Zarzar](/alumni/sites/default/files/styles/16_9/public/2023-11/Lillian_Zarzar1_2.gif.webp?itok=m-g68TdS)
Lillian Zarzar
Lillian specializes in helping entrepreneurial and emerging leaders sharpen their communication skills to stand out among others in their industries.
MINISTERIAL AND LIFE COACHING
![Deena C.M. Wingard](/alumni/sites/default/files/styles/16_9/public/2023-11/Deena_Miller_Wingard1.gif.webp?itok=nEgBnsL_)
Deena C.M. Wingard
Deena's experience as a Spiritual Life Coach is derived from years of serving as a Sunday School Teacher, Spiritual Counselor, Christian Education Director, Associate Pastor, etc.