BackgroundMy roots were formed in the Northeast, and I extended them across the U.S. After living a few years in Seattle and several in Colorado, I settled down in the Chicago area with my wife and two children. After 12 years living in downtown, we now love being in a Chicago suburb. Formerly, I was a therapist, and I have a doctorate in clinical psychology; I love the outdoors and I have interests in a variety of sports including skiing, tennis, golf, mountain biking, and sailboarding. The arts, music, philosophy, and spiritual growth play a major part in shaping who I am.
OccupationPersonal Effectiveness Coach
Corporate2003 President: International Coach Federation, Chicago Chapter.
EducationBA in Communication and Psychology.
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD).
Coach Training: Graduate of Coach U and The Coaches Training Institute.
Certification: Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC).
Professional Certified Coach (PCC).
DegreesBA, PsyD
SchoolsUniversity of Colorado at Boulder.
Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Chicago
Coaching MethodsTelecoaching and in person.
LocationsChicago, Illinois (and West suburbs)
Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin
LanguagesEnglish
Fee Range$400 - $1000
Free PromoI provide one free consultation session.
Testimonials
"This
is the first time in my life that I feel like I have total clarity around my
career and something I can go after and get excited about! It wasn't even close
to that when we started. It's funny, but I have more time in my life, even
though I'm doing more! Life is fuller and became less frenetic. I'm doing more
with less time. I can't believe the changes that have happened in only 3
months!"
--James
Kelly, New York, NY
"Al's
coaching is one of the main reasons tha I am now a successful independent
businessman. The time we spent together helped to raise my awareness about
strengths, challenges, and fears that affect my level of success as a
professional. And, our discussions were about more than just being aware. There
were about deciding who I was going to be and what I was going to do in order
to make postive changes. The results I achieved were definitely worth the
investment!"
--Mitch
Bienvenue, President, Accomplish, Inc.
"Al
helped me see the value of letting people contribute more to my life and ways
to prioritize myself and my needs!"
--Carmella,
Illinois
"I've
learned so many things from coaching but perhaps the biggest is that I have the
power to change my life. I know this sounds fairly obvious and slightly hokey,
but the power of it is undeniable. Al Spicer helps you access that power and
make change a natural process that reflects who you are and what is important
to you. Before you can make any kind of changes, you need to become aware of
what you want. Sometimes that's the hardest part of the journey. Al's warm and
insightful presence helps you cultivate that awareness, and once you have it,
taking steps and committing to them becomes easy."
--Jeff
Brandt, Chicago, IL
"In
the last 30 days I have become extremely productive, more focused,
accomplishing a lot more, eliminating what's getting in the way 'outside' and
'inside'. I've felt more happy and optimistic now than in the past two and a
half years!"
--Paul Budvitis, General Manager, DriveChicago.Com
"After
having had quite a few sessions with Al I would upgrade his title from
'Personal Effectiveness Coach' to 'A Directional Force."
--Don
Moravick, Design Director, Moravick & Associates
"I
found coaching with Al was a rewarding and productive experience. He helped me
more clearly define and prioritize my goals, and effectively implement a plan
for achieving them."
--Joe
Reynoso, President, Anteros Capital Markets LLC
"I
found that Al Spicer helped me discover invaluable insights into what was most
important in my life. Through his guidance I was able to gain a clearer
understanding of myself and develop effective ways to stay on track. I would
enthusiastically recommend Al as a coach to anyone who is looking to gain more
clarity about their lives."
--G.S., Chicago, IL
"Who
could believe that after 3 months I would be where I am now relative to when we
began! When I first started this process, I was skeptical of the results.
I thought the best you could do for me was skill identification and help
me get a better job. As it turned out, that wasn't the only focus,
thankfully. You helped me realize that strength really comes fro within,
that a change in foucs and drive is all that I needed to change my future.
It's the best I've been in over a year and a half! It's sad that my
company doesn't provide your services to its employees. I can't see a
person out there that couldn't benefit from your assistance."
-Bob
Dolan, Sales Director, Chicago, IL
"For
so many years I have only been able to accomplish a fraction of what I really
wanted. I am now on pace for a record year in commercial real estate
sales and have peace in areas that I assumed would trouble me through my life.
Al has taught me to fully understand myself and, more importantly, to
take control of my mind and overcome poor habits. Every great dream,
athlete, or competitor needs coaching. Highly skilled coaches make highly
skilled individuals. I am extremely fortunate to have Al's commitment to
my success!"
--Jeff
Enck, Senior Investment Advisor, Shane Investment Property Group
"Your
coaching has helped me to create a whole new meaning and definition for who I
am and what I want out of life. Your ability to help me really see ME,
has created an awareness of my potential and the positive impact I can hold for
myself, and others I come in contact with everyday. Wow, how lives can
change, and I will forever evolve with my heightened awareness of which you
helped me see. Thank you!"
--Randy
Minier, former President, Tuthill Corporation.