Leadership & Executive Coach

Career Guide

Leadership & Executive Coaches partner with senior leaders and managers to improve effectiveness, navigate change, and reach goals. They run focused 1:1 engagements, use assessments, set development plans, and hold clients accountable to drive lasting behavior change and business impact.

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Key Responsibilities

Conduct 1:1 coaching engagements with executives and high-potential leaders
Administer and debrief 360 feedback and leadership assessments
Co-create development plans with measurable goals and milestones
Facilitate leadership workshops and group coaching sessions
Align with sponsors (manager/HR) on objectives and progress
Track outcomes and report impact metrics to stakeholders
Maintain clear coaching contracts, ethics, and confidentiality

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Senior Executive Coach

Coaching Practice Lead / Head of Coaching

Director of Leadership Development

Transition Opportunities

Organizational Development Consultant

Talent Development Manager

Change Management Consultant

HR Business Partner

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Interpreting and debriefing psychometric tools (e.g., 360s, Hogan, MBTI)Structured coaching methodology applied to executive contextsCoaching contract design and sponsor alignmentMeasuring outcomes and demonstrating coaching ROIFacilitating group coaching and leadership workshops

Development SuggestionsComplete an ICF-accredited program with mentored coaching, then log 100+ supervised hours. Earn one leading assessment certification and practice debriefs with volunteer clients to build artifacts and confidence.

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Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry Level$65,000-$90,000

Mid Level$90,000-$130,000

Senior Level$130,000-$200,000

Growth Trend

growing — Employers investing in leadership for hybrid work and transformation

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

BetterUpKorn FerryEzra Coaching

Industry Sectors

Professional Services & ConsultingTechnologyHealthcare

Recommended Next Steps

Enroll in an ICF Level 1 program and pursue the ACC credential; schedule mentor coaching to prepare for the exam.

Build a portfolio: deliver 50–100 pro bono hours with structured intake, goals, and outcome reports; join a local ICF chapter for supervision.

Gain an assessment credential (e.g., Hogan or MBTI) and create sample debrief reports to showcase capability to employers/clients.