Career Coaching & the Highlands Ability Battery in Charlottesville
Career coaching and the Highlands Ability Battery for students, athletes, and adults across Charlottesville, Albemarle County, and the surrounding region.
Why we work in Charlottesville
Of every city we serve, this one has the deepest concentration of independent schools, a UVA undergraduate population that needs post-grad direction, and a thriving alumni network of professionals who are mid-career and reconsidering. The Highlands fits all three.
How engagements work here
Charlottesville is home base. Benjie grew up here, learned lacrosse at The Covenant School, and returned in 2026 as the Covenant's Lacrosse Program Director. Most in-person engagements happen at a downtown office; school engagements happen on campus.
What we offer locally
- Highlands Ability Battery & Debrief — $495, 3.5 hours of assessment plus a two-hour conversation in Charlottesville or over video.
- Personal Vision Coaching Program — $1,300, eight sessions built on the Highlands assessment and the Whole Person Model.
- Group Workshops for Schools & Teams — tailored cohort engagements for independent schools, athletic departments, and leadership teams in the Charlottesville area.
Independent schools we serve in the Charlottesville area
We work with families and administrators at these schools. Each school below has its own page with detail on how the Highlands fits the families and students who attend.
- The Covenant School — Charlottesville, VA
- St. Anne's-Belfield School (STAB) — Charlottesville, VA
- Tandem Friends School — Charlottesville, VA
- Miller School of Albemarle — Charlottesville, VA
- The Field School of Charlottesville — Charlottesville, VA
- Charlottesville Catholic School — Charlottesville, VA
- Peabody School — Charlottesville, VA
- Free Union Country School — Free Union, VA
- Village School — Charlottesville, VA
- The Renaissance School — Charlottesville, VA
Frequently asked, locally
Do I have to come to Charlottesville in person?
No. The Highlands Ability Battery is taken online, and the two-hour debrief can happen in person, over video, or split (e.g., debrief in person, follow-up over video). Most clients choose at least one in-person session because the conversation is materially better face-to-face.
Where do you meet in Charlottesville?
We use a small set of professional spaces — typically a downtown office or a quiet co-working spot. Specific location is confirmed when you book.
Is there a payment plan?
Yes. The Highlands assessment is straightforward at $495. The eight-session coaching program is offered in two installments. We’ll walk through it on the initial call.