Do You Have to Have Been a CEO to Be a Great Coach to CEOs?
- Kate King
- Jul 1, 2023
- 2 min read
The Role of a CEO Coach: Context Over Content
When considering what makes a great coach for CEOs, it's essential to recognize that most CEOs don’t need someone to advise them on the specifics of their role. They have that covered, or they hire experts like McKinsey for strategy. So, what does a good coach add? It's all about context, not content.

The Unique Value of a CEO Coach
My clients hire me for several key reasons:
A Sounding Board and Compassionate Listening Ear
The top seat is a lonely one, and it helps to have someone to hold the space to talk through the trials of leadership confidentially. It helps them cut through the noise to come into presence with themselves, from which they get clarity on action.
A Challenging and Diverse Perspective
Having coached thousands of leaders in hundreds of organizations over more than 20 years through practical leadership challenges, I have seen most situations and have insights and stories to share.
A Shift in Their Inner Game
My specialism is helping leaders become aware of the limiting beliefs and patterns that drive their behavior at an unconscious level and make changes in these areas. Together, we build new strategies and behaviors and make a plan of action to implement these, with accountability.
To Feel Freer
Organizations can be constricting places to be oneself, especially when all eyes are on you. I help my clients be authentically and fully self-expressed, standing in their true and powerful identity from which to inspire their teams.
A Whole System Perspective
My expertise in team and organizational dynamics and effective change methodologies helps my clients implement actions to create the shifts they are looking for at the individual, team, and organizational levels.
Open Coaching Slots Available
I have a couple of coaching slots opening shortly for C-Suite leaders who want an experienced coach to help them master their inner game and be at their best. DM me for a complimentary exploratory call.
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