Executive Coach

Coach senior leaders on performance, leadership and decision-making - usually 6-12 month engagements.

This UK executive coach career guide covers what the role involves day to day, typical salary at each stage, the usual entry route, the skills employers expect, and related careers worth comparing.

Quick facts

Starting salary
£45,000 - £65,000
Mid-career salary
£80,000 - £130,000
Senior salary
£150,000 - £300,000+
Work environment
Online or client offices
Time to entry
3 - 7 years (senior background + accreditation)
Degree required
Preferred - ICF MCC widely valued
Category
Business, Finance and Legal

What a Executive Coach does

Coach senior leaders on performance, leadership and decision-making - usually 6-12 month engagements.

How to become a Executive Coach

  1. Look up Executive Coach roles on LinkedIn or Indeed and read 5 real job ads
  2. Talk to someone already working as a Executive Coach - even a 15-minute call helps
  3. Find one beginner course or qualification used by people in this role
  4. Build one small piece of evidence you've explored this (project, shadowing, short course)
  5. Apply to one entry-level role or related opportunity within the next month

Key skills

  • Coaching mastery
  • Business acumen
  • Psychometrics
  • Sales