Leadership/Teamwork Coach

Career Guide
Leadership/Teamwork Coaches help individuals and teams build leadership capability, collaboration, and conflict resolution through assessments, 1:1 coaching, and facilitated workshops. They set development goals, track behavior change, and align coaching to business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct intake assessments and 360 feedback to diagnose needs
  • Deliver 1:1 and team coaching sessions
  • Design and facilitate leadership and team‑building workshops
  • Create development plans with measurable goals
  • Debrief assessments (e.g., MBTI, DiSC) and translate insights to action
  • Track outcomes and report impact to stakeholders
  • Coach managers on communication, feedback, and conflict resolution

Career Progression

Can Lead To
Executive Coach
Leadership Development Manager/Director
Organizational Development Manager
Transition Opportunities
HR Business Partner
Change Management Consultant
Learning and Development Manager
Management Consultant

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills
ICF-aligned coaching competenciesFacilitated group process and conflict mediationAssessment administration and debriefing (360, MBTI, DiSC)Linking coaching outcomes to business metricsDesigning experiential workshops
Development SuggestionsComplete an ICF-accredited program and log supervised hours toward ACC; earn MBTI or DiSC certification and practice by coaching volunteer teams and debriefing 360s under supervision.

Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range
Entry Level$55,000–$75,000
Mid Level$75,000–$115,000
Senior Level$110,000–$175,000
Growth Trend
growing

Companies Hiring

Major Employers
BetterUpKorn FerryEzra Coaching
Industry Sectors
Professional Services & ConsultingTechnologyHealthcareFinancial Services

Recommended Next Steps

1
Enroll in an ICF-accredited coach training program and plan your path to ACC (coaching log, mentor coaching, exam).
2
Obtain a team-relevant assessment credential (MBTI or Everything DiSC) and facilitate at least two pilot workshops.
3
Build a results-focused portfolio with coaching case studies linking goals to measurable business outcomes; join your local ICF chapter to network and find pro bono clients.