Expert FAQ

• forumWhat's the day-to-day like for an Executive Coach??

  Most coaches work with a roster of clients. Sometimes all of a coach's clients will work at the same company, but more often they'll work across different companies and sometimes even completely different industries.

  Typically a coach will meet with a client for 45-60 minutes every 2-3 weeks, as well as doing regular check-ins by email, text or phone. Depending on locations, schedules and client preferences, coaching sessions can be done in-person, by phone, or by video call.

  The day-to-day for a coach includes running coaching sessions with different clients; collating actions, notes, and resources for their clients; and also working on marketing and business development. Rather than being retained on a salary within an organization many coaches either work freelance or as part of a larger practice, so generating new business is a key part of their work.

  A coach's work may include some travel as well as regular professional development through training courses, meetups, and other learning opportunities.

  — Howard G.

  
• forumWhy did you decide to become an Executive Coach??

  As a company founder I noticed I found it very fulfilling to help the people I worked with to overcome challenges, get unblocked, and become more successful (although it was only much later that I realized what I was doing was coaching!)

  I decided to train as an executive coach because I could see many people in my industries (creative and tech) lacked support and guidance: whether they were becoming an executive within a company, or building their own business. I knew about these challenges first-hand, so becoming a coach felt like a great way to help others strive to become the best version of themselves.

  — Howard G.

  
• forumWhat's the best part of being an Executive Coach??

  I really enjoy being able to support people in making progress in their careers, and to play a small part in their successes. Hearing about and celebrating my clients' breakthroughs - whether large or small - is always hugely rewarding. My work as a coach also enables me to meet a diverse range of people from different industries, age groups, and geographies - and because of that I'm always learning something new.

  — Howard G.