Looking to find an executive coach? You’re in the right place.
In brief: Finding the right executive coach means clarifying your goals, vetting for credentials and chemistry, and working with a matching service that does the heavy lifting. At Enable Leaders, you share your needs, and we recommend 2–3 vetted coaches within 24 hours — so you can focus on growth, not searching. Read on to learn more.
Jonathan Dunnett is the CEO of Enable Leaders, a curated executive coach matching service. With decades of experience in leadership and leadership development, he’s passionate about helping emerging and senior leaders find the right executive coach for them, all at no cost for the match.
You’re stuck. You can see where you want to go, but something isn’t clicking: it might be your team, your influence, your next move. Maybe you’re stepping into a bigger role and want to get it right. Maybe you’ve been successful enough that there’s no one around you willing to tell you the hard truth anymore.
That’s exactly what finding the right executive coach is for: at Enable Leaders, we work with leaders across the public and private sectors, universities, financial services, and more — and we match you with a vetted coach who gets your world, usually within 24 hours.
Executive leadership coaching offers a dedicated space for self-reflection and strategic development, tailored specifically to your professional goals. Whether you’re leading teams, stepping into a new executive role, or refining your decision-making skills, a skilled coach can provide invaluable perspective and actionable strategies.
Our partner coaches at Enable Leaders specialize in a diverse range of areas, including:
We work with mid-career to senior-level professionals across various industries, from Financial Services and Fintech to Higher Education and Manufacturing. Our approach is designed to help you unlock your full potential and achieve measurable results.
At Enable Leaders, we take the guesswork out of finding an executive coach. Our unique matching service means you don’t have to spend hours researching credentials or interviewing multiple candidates. We do the heavy lifting for you.
You’ll receive your personalized coach options within 24 hours, ensuring a prompt start to your development journey.
This focused approach means you can quickly get to the core of what matters: impactful coaching.
Most searches start in one of three places: a large coaching platform, a searchable directory, or a recommendation from a colleague.
Platforms like BetterUp and CoachHub work well at scale, matching by algorithm across large employee populations. They’re built for HR teams running programs, not for one executive trying to find the right individual fit.
Directories give you a list of profiles and leave the vetting to you. Credentials are verified, but chemistry and context aren’t, so you’re left scrolling and guessing.
Asking a colleague feels safer, but what worked for them may not work for you. Their situation, industry, and working style are rarely identical to yours.
A curated matching service is the fourth option: someone reviews your specific situation personally and introduces you to 2-3 coaches who actually fit, instead of handing you a database to search yourself. See the full breakdown of platforms vs. matchmaking →
We work with mid-career to senior-level professionals across various industries, from Financial Services and Fintech to Higher Education and Manufacturing. Our approach is designed to help you unlock your full potential and achieve measurable results.
When considering how to find an executive coach, it’s crucial to focus on several key factors to ensure a successful partnership. The right coach will not only possess strong credentials but also align with your personal and professional values.
A coach’s background is critical: look for demonstrable expertise and a proven track record.
At Enable Leaders, our coaches are:
For example, Dr. Kimberly Harden brings a Doctorate in Transformational Leadership and real-world experience as a former Professor of Communication Studies. Matt Eichmann, a former Marine Corps officer and Chief Marketing & Sustainability Officer at a publicly traded company, offers invaluable perspective on leadership in high-pressure environments.
These diverse backgrounds ensure that no matter your challenge, we have a coach with relevant experience. We also have specialists in areas like Neuroscience-based coaching and manufacturing leadership, catering to niche requirements.
While general leadership skills are vital, a coach with experience in your specific industry or functional area can accelerate your growth. This ensures they understand the unique pressures, opportunities, and terminology of your field.
We have coaches with deep expertise in various sectors:
Devin Keane, for instance, has over 20 years in global financial services, having served as Americas Head of Recruiting Governance at UBS. Tracy Wilk brings three decades of tech and fintech leadership, including roles as VP & Chief Compliance Officer at Google Payments. This industry-specific knowledge is critical when you find an executive coach who can truly relate to your environment.
Credentials and specialization get you in the room. They don’t guarantee the coaching actually works. That gap, the space between knowing you need support and confidently choosing someone who’ll genuinely move the needle, is where most searches fall apart. Five things separate transformative coaching from wasted time:
1. Trusted Alliance. Your coach has to be unequivocally on your side, not your company’s, not your board’s. That only happens outside your organizational ecosystem.
2. Depth of Insight. The best coaches don’t just listen and affirm. They spot the patterns and blind spots you’re too close to see, and ask the questions that make you pause.
3. Authentic Connection. Credentials mean nothing if the chemistry isn’t there. You can’t assess this from a profile. It only shows up in an actual conversation.
4. Business Fluency. A coach who’s operated at the executive level speaks your language without needing it translated. Theory-only coaches struggle here.
5. Catalyst for Change. Great coaching creates real behavioral shift, not just interesting conversation. That takes a coach willing to be direct, even when it’s uncomfortable.
These are what our matching process actually filters for, beyond the credential checklist.
Executive coaching delivers the most value when you come in with at least a rough sense of what you want to work on. You don’t need a perfectly defined goal — your coach will help you sharpen that — but coaching works best when you’re motivated to grow, not just sent by someone else.
Not every coach is the right fit, and some warning signs are worth knowing before you start conversations:
A strong coach should be able to describe how they work — what frameworks they draw on, how they structure sessions, what accountability looks like — without being evasive or vague.
Coaching is about drawing out your thinking, not delivering lectures. If a prospective coach spends your discovery call talking about themselves, that’s a preview of what sessions will look like.
Anyone guaranteeing a promotion or a fixed timeline is overselling what coaching can control.
Lived experience at or near your level matters more than a polished bio.
Effective coaching adapts to you. Watch for a rigid framework applied regardless of context.
Good coaches work themselves out of a job.
Before committing to a coaching engagement, a brief conversation with any prospective coach should answer these:
What is your coaching approach or methodology?
You’re looking for a coherent answer — not jargon, but a genuine explanation of how they work with clients.
What kind of clients do you typically work with?
Industry, seniority level, and the types of challenges they’re most experienced with all matter.
What does a typical engagement look like?
Session frequency, length, communication between sessions, and how progress is measured.
How do you handle it if we’re not a good fit?
A coach confident in their process will have a clear, honest answer to this.
Can you share an anonymized example of a client challenge similar to mine?
This reveals whether they actually have relevant experience, not just general credentials.
Tracy Wilk was my leadership coach, and he was amazing. He helped me improve my leadership skills and professional growth. He’s very knowledgeable, supportive and insightful. We covered topics such as leadership development, change management, communication skills and personal branding. He challenged me to think critically and creatively. He also facilitated a 360-leadership review with feedback from my peers. This was very valuable and helped me understand my leadership impact. He also shared his experiences and insights from his leadership career, while always encouraging me to be authentic, ‘intentional’ and proactive. He consistently shared learning resources throughout our journey. Working with Tracy was a fantastic experience that I highly recommend.
The cost of executive coaching varies based on factors like the coach’s experience, program length, and the scope of work. We offer flexible investment options to suit different needs and budgets.
| Program Type | Investment Range |
|---|---|
| Single Sessions | $250+ |
| Short Programs | $750 – $1800 |
| Comprehensive Programs | $2,500 – $7,500+ |
Most leaders working on a specific challenge start with a short program; those navigating a major transition or new role typically invest in a comprehensive engagement.
These varied options make it accessible for mid-career to senior-level professionals to invest in their leadership journey, whether for a specific challenge or a long-term development plan.
At Enable Leaders, our commitment to your growth extends beyond one-on-one coaching. We provide a comprehensive ecosystem of resources to support your continuous leadership development.
Our extensive blog features articles and insights on critical leadership topics, from decision-making to building resilient teams. We cover a wide array of subjects designed to inform and inspire leaders at every stage.
Explore our leadership content and resources to deepen your understanding and discover practical tools for daily challenges.
Your search to find an executive coach ends here. Let Enable Leaders simplify the process and connect you with a vetted professional who can make a tangible difference in your leadership journey.
When you want to find an executive coach, start with credentials: look for ICF or EMCC certification (ACC or PCC level), relevant advanced degrees, and significant C-level or global leadership experience.
These ensure the coach has both a solid theoretical foundation and practical understanding of executive challenges. Every coach at Enable Leaders is rigorously vetted against these standards.
You share your goals, challenges, and what you’re looking for. Within 24 hours, we select 2–3 coaches from our vetted network whose expertise, industry knowledge, and coaching style align with your needs.
It’s the fastest way to find an executive coach without spending hours on research or sitting through mismatched discovery calls.
Most clients see meaningful growth in leadership presence, strategic decision-making, team performance, and career clarity.
Improved communication, stronger problem-solving, and a clearer leadership vision are common outcomes — both professionally and personally.
Executive coaching is valuable at every stage — whether you’re stepping into your first management role, developing your leadership style, or preparing for a C-suite position.
Our programs are designed to meet you where you are. When you find an executive coach through Enable Leaders, we match based on your specific situation — not just your title.
Investment varies based on the coach’s experience, program length, and scope. At Enable Leaders, options range from single sessions ($250+) to short programs ($750–$1,800) to comprehensive multi-month engagements ($2,500–$7,500+).
When you share your budget in the matching form, we factor it in — so you find an executive coach who fits both your goals and your investment range.
Yes. When you use our matching service to find an executive coach, you can specify your industry and the challenges you’re facing.
We have coaches with deep experience in Financial Services, Fintech, Higher Education, Manufacturing, and more — so your coach understands the nuances of your environment, not just leadership in the abstract.
Just let us know. Chemistry matters, and we’d rather find you a better fit than have you settle.
We’re committed to helping you find an executive coach with whom you genuinely connect — and we’ll keep working until you do. No pressure, no obligation.
The terms overlap significantly. “Executive coaching” typically refers to work with senior leaders — C-suite, VP-level, and directors with significant organizational responsibility. “Leadership coaching” is broader, covering anyone developing leadership capability including emerging managers.
At Enable Leaders, our coaches work across both contexts. When you find an executive coach through us, we match based on your actual situation — not just what the label on your business card says.
It depends on your goals. Single-issue engagements — a specific challenge or transition — can wrap up in a handful of sessions over a month or two.
More comprehensive development work typically runs three to six months, with sessions every one to two weeks. When you find an executive coach through Enable Leaders, we’ll recommend the right scope based on what you share during matching.
The vetting gap is the space between knowing you need coaching support and confidently choosing someone who’ll actually move the needle. It exists because coaching is unregulated, credentials vary wildly, and chemistry can’t be assessed from a profile alone.
Five things matter most: a trusted alliance where you can think out loud without consequence, real depth of insight from the coach, genuine chemistry, business fluency from lived executive experience, and a willingness to push you forward rather than just validate you.
