25 years coaching; the median for leadership coaches in our directory is 15.
Computed by Callings from the prices and experience coaches publish. Not a rating.
Where they fit
Students
Early
Mid
Manager
Director
VP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedIn
no
no
no
no
no
no
Interviews and offers
no
no
no
no
no
no
Job search strategy
no
no
no
no
no
no
Career direction and change
no
no
no
no
no
no
Leadership
no
no
yes
no
yes
yes
Personal brand
no
no
no
no
no
no
How they work
Process
Start with psychometric assessments, stakeholder feedback, and performance context · Tie coaching to the client's strategic priorities · Identify leadership patterns and work on changing them
Assessments
Hogan, EQ-i, 360 Feedback, Predictive Index
Before coaching
C-suite executive and senior leader, including officer-level roles, Fortune 100 company (25 years)
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
Doing it yourself
Usually enough when
A coach earns the fee when
Leadership
Peer groups, feedback from your manager, reading.
You have a mentor who has done the job.
A first management role or a bigger team, often paid for by the employer.