Executive Coaches In United Kingdom
Executive Coaching FAQs
Executive coaching is for leaders who want to improve how they perform, manage, and make decisions. Sessions focus on communication, time management, strategic planning, and work-life balance with measurable results.
Average return on investment reported by executives
Company Benefits
Companies that invest in executive coaching see stronger leadership, better productivity, and improved profits.
- Clearer communication and team alignment
- Faster decisions and shorter project cycles
- Improved retention of key talent
- Stronger succession planning
Individual Benefits
Executives build stronger leadership skills, improve time management, make better decisions, and find work-life balance.
- Clearer focus and fewer time-wasting meetings
- Executive presence without theatrics
- Practical tools for conflict and feedback
- Confidential thinking partner
What is an executive coach?
Common misconception: Executive coaches don't need to be experts in your specific field. Their role is to help you think differently, challenge assumptions, and see blind spots—not do your job for you.
Strong coaches bring leadership experience, coaching training, and a clear process for goal setting and accountability. Good coaching isn't therapy or consulting—it helps you produce your own best answers and follow through.
The best sign you have the right coach: You think better after every conversation, and you keep your promises to yourself.
How does executive coaching work?
The Psychological Safety Impact
Executive coaching improves psychological safety within teams—the sense that people feel safe to speak up, share ideas, and take risks without fear. When leaders model curiosity and clarity, teams contribute more.
- Teams share risks earlier
- Managers catch issues sooner
- Meetings shift from reporting to problem-solving
- Steadier delivery with fewer bottlenecks
Typical Process:
Clear outcomes and baseline
45-60 min weekly/biweekly
Monthly metrics and notes
What's the ROI of executive coaching?
Near-term gains:
- Faster decisions
- Shorter project cycles
- Fewer escalations
- Improved win rates
- Stronger retention
Risk reduction:
- Fewer failed hires
- Less compliance issues
- Reduced conflict recovery time
- Better board relationships
Many leaders find the investment paid for itself with just one or two wins—a retained employee, an unblocked project, or a saved account.
AI in Executive Coaching
Can AI help?
Yes, for drafts, summaries, practice prompts, and research. AI saves prep time so coaching focuses on judgment and behavior change.
Learning AI?
A coach can help you build an AI learning plan with use cases, tools, and guardrails that fit your role.
AI as coach?
Use AI as an assistant, not replacement. Bots miss context and can't hold you accountable like humans can.
Why leaders hesitate to use executive coaching
Cost concerns:
Start with one outcome that would pay back the fee—keeping a key person, saving a project, or landing an account.
Time constraints:
Coaching saves time by removing unnecessary meetings and fixing recurring issues. Most leaders gain hours weekly within a month.
Vulnerability fears:
Coaching is private with clear confidentiality rules. Good coaches create safe spaces for direct conversation.
Fit concerns:
Sample two coaches and pick the one who helps you think better in the first meeting.
Common Questions About Executive Coaching
I'm overwhelmed and struggle with my role. Can an executive coach help me?
Yes. Coaches work with leaders facing high pressure and stress. You'll build a plan that sets priorities, reduces context switching, and protects time for deep work. Many leaders report clearer focus and calmer weeks within the first few sessions.
I have a high-potential employee who lacks motivation. Can I hire a coach for them?
Yes. Many CEOs and HR leaders hire coaches to help high-potential employees sharpen skills and grow into leadership roles. The coaching targets ownership, communication, and delegation while keeping work grounded in business outcomes.
I was promoted to management but only have technical experience. Can a coach help?
Yes. This is common for skilled professionals like engineers, IT leaders, accountants, and physicians. You'll learn tools for setting direction, giving feedback, and running meetings, plus executive presence for peer and stakeholder interactions.
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Geraint Thomas BA, MA, EMCC EIA Practitioner
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Trelleck, Wales NP25 4AN
+447962237744
Alec Pearson
MBA, Gallup Strengths Coach, Chartered Manager (CMI), Fellow of The Institute of Leadership, Belbin Team Roles Accredited, Energy Leadership Practitioner
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London, England W1A
07881 807529
Susan Bassett
BA, MBA, Brain Based Coaching
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Winchester, England SO22
+44 07865 610208
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Executive Coach United Kingdom
Karsten Alva-Jorgensen Imposter Syndrome & LIfe Navigation
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London, England SW1X 9PD
+447785243257
Zarir Shroff
BA, Management Leadership Programme-Rice University Certified Practitioner - (LCP) Member (ICF) (EMCC), Mentor (London and Partners) Mentor/Trainer (AFC)
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London, England HA1 4PL
0044 (0)7958575116
Grace Anderson Breakup & Divorce Recovery Coach, Couples' Relationship and Personal Empowerment Coach.
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Blackpool, England FY4 1EW
+44 7398992373
Ben Henry EMCC Associate Coach | Diploma with Optimus Academy, London
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Bristol, England BS8 2EJ
+447375775341
Gregory Styan BE.d
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Braintree, England Cm7 3ry
+447985664861
Vanessa Almeleh
MA, Certified Mental health Fitness Coach (2023), Certified First Aider for mental health (2023)
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Scotland EH10 4SW
07817440397
Marcelle Michail ILM level7
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Broxbourne, England EN10 7ET
00447968124222
Tina Collins ILM L7 Coaching and mentoring for Senior Leaders and Executives
Stratton, England EX23 9NP
07865098253
Nicholas Clother-Sinclair
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London, England SW1W 8ED
0027826570398
Jonathan Holburn
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London, England N22 6SE
Joe Garces
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London, England SW2 2RR
Monica Mundo
Economics, Leadership Coaching, Diploma Transformational Coaching, Qualified Career Change Coach, Strengths Practitioner, Corporate Mental Coach
London, England W8 7DS
Polly Wain BA, EIA, EMCC, Dip. Oxford Coach Mentoring Group, PG Cert. PCL
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Pangbourne, England RG8 7LF
Justyna Waloch
Leadership Mastery, Business Coaching, Career coaching
Hans Schumann
Diploma in Personal Transformation Coaching, NLP Practitioner
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London, England SW4 7LG
Claire Vivyan Roberts WABC Registered Corporate Coach™, ICF Diploma in Integrative Coaching
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London, England N8 9AN
Paul Corke Masters in Executive Coaching & ILM 7 in Executive Coaching & Mentoring
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Birkenhead, England Ch41 0du
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