What's the difference between leadership and executive coaching?

Both leadership coaching and executive coaching are coaching methods designed for people currently in or aiming to be in leadership positions. Their differences lie in their specific target audience and main focus. The main audience for leadership coaching is a lot broader than executive coaching. Leaders of all levels can benefit from such coaching, from emerging leaders to executives. Its main focus is to help you develop or strengthen skills so you can be an effective leader. Executive coaching, on the other hand, is targeted toward C-suite executives. Its main focus is to help you navigate challenges on the organizational level, whether that’s setting a vision for your company, maintaining important business partnerships, or making strategic decisions that will impact the entire organization.

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What is leadership coaching?

Leadership coaching is a coaching methodology focused on helping you develop or strengthen your leadership skills and identify your own leadership style.

Working with a leadership coach can help you:

Get promoted: Uncover what’s holding you back and create a clear path toward your next promotion or leadership role.
Increase your salary: Learn how to advocate for yourself and position your value to earn the raise or promotion you deserve.
Tackle a work challenge: Get expert guidance on high-stakes situations, from team dynamics to performance issues.
Improve your skills: Partner with an experienced coach to develop the capabilities you need to lead effectively.

However, unlike a career coach or a career mentor, a leadership coach doesn’t just focus on helping you achieve your career goals or clarify your career path. They will touch on those aspects, but will primarily focus...

How much does leadership coaching normally cost?

Leadership coaching rates vary hugely. Our research found leadership coaching available from just $40 per hour at the low level, to around $400 per hour, although you can easily pay even more. Highly experienced coaches may charge $500 to $1,000+ per session.

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