Los Angeles is a city where innovation and influence intersect, creating a vibrant and competitive business environment. As leaders navigate the complexities of industries ranging from entertainment to technology, the demand for executive coaching has surged. In fact, there were over 1.5 million online searches each month in 2024 by individuals seeking management or executive coaching services, underscoring the growing recognition of coaching’s value in leadership development. Loeb Leadership
In 2025, executive coaching in Los Angeles is characterized by several key trends:LinkedIn
These trends highlight the evolving nature of executive coaching in Los Angeles, where coaches are not only adapting to the changing business landscape but also driving transformation within it. The following list features 15 executive coaches who are at the forefront of these developments, providing the guidance and expertise that leaders need to thrive in today’s dynamic environment.
This list isn’t pay-to-play. It wasn’t compiled through nominations, submissions, or follower counts. It’s based on publicly available information, evaluated with intention.
We looked for:
This is not an exhaustive list. It’s a curated reflection of coaches who are actively shaping the leadership landscape in Los Angeles—with insight, integrity, and real-world results.
In Los Angeles, leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all, and great coaching reflects that.
This city demands more than frameworks or goal-setting routines. Leaders here are navigating high visibility, rapid pivots, cultural influence, and often, dual roles as both visionary and operator. The best coaches meet that complexity with clarity and depth.
The standout coaches on this list:
This isn’t about performance polish—it’s about transformational substance. These coaches help leaders do the actual work beneath the role: building confidence, communication, resilience, and self-awareness in a way that lasts.
Leadership in Los Angeles is rarely confined to a boardroom. It shows up on stages, in studios, at startups, and across social platforms. Influence matters here, but so does intention.
The best LA-based coaches understand the nuance of ambition in this city. They work with leaders navigating public visibility, creative expression, cultural impact, and business scale—sometimes all at once. Their clients don’t just need strategy. They need space, clarity, and someone who can challenge without scripting the outcome.
These coaches don’t just coach leaders—they help shape culture, guide reinvention, and build clarity in some of LA’s most complex, high-visibility environments. From entertainment and tech to mission-driven startups, their impact runs deeper than titles. Each one brings a distinct blend of insight, presence, and practical wisdom to the table.
Focus Areas: Executive coaching, leadership development, Intelligent Leadership® framework
Certifications / Background: Recognized as the world’s #1 executive coach by Globalgurus.org in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025; developer of the Intelligent Leadership® Executive Coaching Certification Program
Client Types or Industries: CEOs, senior executives, and organizations across various industries
Notable Media / Content: Author of multiple bestselling books on leadership; featured in podcasts and media outlets discussing leadership and coaching
Focus Areas: Executive coaching, leadership development, career coaching
Certifications / Background: Master Certified Coach (MCC) through the International Coach Federation (ICF); over 10,000 hours of coaching experience
Client Types or Industries: Executives and leaders across various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, banking, healthcare, and higher education
Notable Media / Content: Founder of Glacier Point Solutions; featured in various coaching and leadership publications
Focus Areas: Executive coaching, leadership development, optimization strategies
Certifications / Background: Ph.D. in Psychology; over 30,000 hours of executive coaching; author of Optimal Thinking; former UCLA instructor; founder and CEO of The World Academy of Personal Development, Inc.
Client Types or Industries: CEOs, senior executives, and teams across industries including entertainment, consumer products, healthcare, energy, and government
Notable Media / Content: Author of the international bestseller Optimal Thinking; featured by Bloomberg, Fox News, CBS Weekend Magazine, and The New York Times
Focus Areas: Executive coaching, leadership development, organizational psychology
Certifications / Background: Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology from Alliant International University
Client Types or Industries: Technology, insurance, startups, Fortune 500 companies
Notable Media / Content: Author of “Hidden Strengths,” “The End of Work as You Know It,” “Job Spa,” and “Sink or Swim”; contributor to Huffington Post and Psychology Today
Focus Areas: Transformational change, millennial engagement, leadership development
Certifications / Background: Bestselling author of Leadership’s Perfect Storm: What Millennials Are Teaching Us about Possibilities, Passion, and Purpose
Client Types or Industries: Over 600 businesses across 40 industries, including small businesses and Fortune 500 companies
Notable Media / Content: Co-founder of Sawubona Leadership; featured in various leadership podcasts and interviews
Focus Areas: Executive coaching, leadership development, career transitions, emotional intelligence
Certifications / Background: Professional Certified Coach (PCC) accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF); Certified Hudson Institute Coach; Hogan Certified Coach
Client Types or Industries: High-achieving female leaders, C-suite executives, emerging leaders, creative executives
Notable Media / Content: Author of “Rethinking Imposter Syndrome” on LinkedIn
Focus Areas: Executive coaching, leadership development, emotional intelligence
Certifications / Background: Professional Certified Coach (PCC) accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF); coaching accreditation from the Hudson Institute; certified in Hogan and Workplace Big Five profile assessments; over 25 years of operational leadership experience
Client Types or Industries: Executives and leaders across various sectors, including entertainment and marketing
Notable Media / Content: Featured in various leadership and coaching platforms
Focus Areas: Executive coaching, leadership development, organizational transformation
Certifications / Background: Former CFO and EVP of Operations at 20th Century Fox; extensive experience in leadership roles within the entertainment industry
Client Types or Industries: Entertainment, media, corporate leadership across various sectors
Notable Media / Content: Author of “The Missing Piece: Transforming Leadership with a High-Performance Mindset”; featured in Exeleon Magazine for empowering transformative leadership
Focus Areas: Executive coaching, career development, leadership transformation
Certifications / Background: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology; over 20 years of experience in career and executive coaching
Client Types or Industries: Executives, emerging leaders, entrepreneurs across various sectors
Notable Media / Content: Author of “Career Compass: A Guided Journal for Discovering a Fulfilling Career Path and Designing a Life You Love”; featured in Women’s Health Magazine
Focus Areas: Conflict resolution, leadership development, cultural competence, career coaching
Certifications / Background: PharmD; Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the International Coaching Federation; certified in Emotional Intelligence (EQ-i 2.0/EQ 360), Talent Optimization, and Designing Your Life
Client Types or Industries: Asian-American professionals, emerging leaders, healthcare and pharmacy professionals, nonprofit leaders
Notable Media / Content: Co-author of Secrets of Next-Level Entrepreneurs; featured on platforms such as All Ears English, Business RadioX, and The Ultimate Coach Podcast
Focus Areas: Executive coaching, leadership development, team development, agile transformation
Certifications / Background: Professional Certified Coach (PCC) accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF); Master’s Degree in Organizational Psychology; Certified Scrum Master; Soft Skills Trainer; Mentor Coach Practitioner; qualification in Human Resources Development from UCLA
Client Types or Industries: Entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, teams across various industries
Notable Media / Content: Featured in Trusted Magazine’s Q&A on agile transformation and leadership coaching
Focus Areas: Workplace development, personal coaching, mental wellness
Certifications / Background: Certified Professional Coach (CPC); Master of Arts in Psychology from Pepperdine University; pursuing MLS/MDR at Pepperdine Caruso Law
Client Types or Industries: Government agencies, corporate teams, individuals seeking personal development
Notable Media / Content: Author of 28 Days to Happy and The Positive Side of the Bad Stuff; host of “The Habit of Happy” podcast; member of the National Speakers Association
Focus Areas: Executive coaching, leadership development, personal growth
Certifications / Background: ICF-certified coach; Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed; M.A. in Organizational Behavior and Leadership
Client Types or Industries: Corporate executives, emerging leaders, individuals seeking personal development
Notable Media / Content: Founder of Growth In Sight; featured on Terawatt as an executive coach and leadership facilitator
Focus Areas: Diversity and inclusion strategy, talent acquisition, leadership development
Certifications / Background: PHR, SHRM-CP, CDR; former senior leader in Inclusion and Diversity at Apple Inc.; roles at LinkedIn, NBCUniversal, AOL, and MCI
Client Types or Industries: Technology, media, telecommunications
Notable Media / Content: Featured in The Washington Post and SHRM articles; keynote speaker at SHRM Diversity & Inclusion Conferences
Focus Areas: Project management, leadership development, conflict resolution
Certifications / Background: Project Management Professional (PMP); MBA in Information Technology from California State University, Long Beach; Ph.D. in Religious Studies from University of the West
Client Types or Industries: IT professionals, project managers, corporate executives
Notable Media / Content: Author of “Carpooling with Death” and “Sitting with Death”; featured instructor on Coursera; recipient of UCLA Extension’s Distinguished Instructor Award
In a city that thrives on storytelling and scale, coaching is becoming more essential—and more nuanced.
These 30 professionals represent the kind of coaching that lasts. Not trend-driven. Not performance for performance’s sake. Just deep, human work that helps leaders show up with clarity, courage, and integrity.
We’re proud to recognize them—and to keep learning from the ways they’re evolving leadership in Los Angeles.
Why wasn’t I featured?
This is a curated list, not an exhaustive one. If you or someone you know is doing great work in coaching, reach out—we’re always listening.
How were these coaches selected?
All featured coaches were chosen based on publicly available content, professional credibility, and a clear coaching focus. No nominations or paid placements.
Is this a Cloverleaf partner list?
No. This list reflects our broader respect for the coaching profession. These coaches are not affiliated or sponsored—we’re simply highlighting great work where we see it.
New York is a city built on ambition.
Founders, executives, and team leaders here are navigating scale, speed, and complexity on a daily basis. The stakes are high, and the pressure is constant.
Great coaching isn’t a luxury in this environment. It’s a competitive edge. The best coaches don’t just help leaders think clearly. They help them lead with purpose, adapt with resilience, and grow teams that thrive under pressure.
This list highlights 35 executive coaches in NYC who are doing precisely that. They may not all be household names, but they’re trusted by the people who make things happen. Their work runs deep. Their impact is lasting.
This list isn’t based on follower counts or paid placements. It’s grounded in credibility.
Each coach was selected using publicly available information—no nominations, sponsorships, or submissions. We looked for:
This is not an exhaustive list. It’s a curated snapshot of coaches who are actively shaping what leadership looks like in NYC right now—and where it’s heading next.
Coaching isn’t one-size-fits-all, and the best coaches don’t try to be.
What sets standout coaches apart today isn’t just training or credentials. It’s how well they adapt to the context: the company’s culture, the leader’s style, the team’s dynamics, the moment in the business. It’s not about offering advice—it’s about asking the right questions at the right time.
These are coaches who:
Great coaching doesn’t look the same for everyone. But it does leave a mark.
These coaches bring more than insight—they bring results. Whether they’re guiding founders through scaling pains or helping senior leaders navigate complexity, each of the professionals below has built a coaching practice that blends depth, clarity, and credibility.
Focus Areas: Conflict resolution, negotiation strategy, leadership development, organizational change
Certifications / Background: Master of Science in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution from Columbia University; Professional Certified Coach (PCC) accredited by the International Coaching Federation
Client Types or Industries: Government agencies, educational institutions, corporate leaders, nonprofit organizations
Notable Media / Content: Featured in Mediators Beyond Borders International’s Member Spotlight; contributor to Torch’s “Ask a Coach” series
Focus Areas: Executive coaching, leadership development, women in leadership, organizational change
Certifications / Background: Ph.D. in Psychology; former leadership development executive at IBM; author of Executive Coaching: A Guide for the HR Professional and Developing Women Leaders
Client Types or Industries: Senior executives and high-potential leaders across Fortune 500 companies
Notable Media / Content: Featured in Harvard Business Review and Psychology Today; frequent speaker on executive leadership and gender diversity in the workplace
Focus Areas: Executive coaching, leadership development, organizational strategy, talent management
Certifications / Background: Founding partner of JER HR Group; decades of experience in HR consulting and executive leadership; specializes in aligning talent strategy with business growth
Client Types / Industries: Nonprofits, education, corporate and government sectors
Notable Media / Content: Contributor to JER HR Group’s thought leadership on topics such as inclusive leadership, strategic HR, and board governance
Focus Areas: Executive coaching, leadership development, custom learning programs
Certifications / Background: Author of The Giving Game; experienced leadership facilitator
Client Types / Industries: Tech, media, finance, healthcare, and energy
Notable Media / Content: Speaker and contributor in learning and development thought leadership
Focus Areas: Talent management, team building, leadership coaching, strategic planning, project management, instructional design
Certifications / Background: MBTI® Master Practitioner; Certified DISC Facilitator; Certified in Restorative Practices; over 20 years of experience in education, including roles as a high school teacher and higher education professional
Client Types / Industries: Education, non-profit organizations, corporate sectors
Notable Media / Content: Creator of self-paced online courses such as “Type: Beyond the Letters” and “Managing Stress: Mind-Body Connections and MBTI®”
Focus Areas: Executive coaching, leadership development, career coaching
Certifications / Background: Licensed clinical social worker; over 25 years of coaching experience
Client Types / Industries: Corporate executives, leaders across various industries
Notable Media / Content: Featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and CNN for expertise in leadership and career coaching
Focus Areas: Leadership development, executive coaching, organizational culture, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B)
Certifications / Background: Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology; over 25 years of experience in professional development facilitation and executive coaching
Client Types / Industries: Mid-sized to large law firms, corporate organizations across various industries
Notable Media / Content: Appointed to the Board of the New York State Council for the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) in June 2024, focusing on promoting DEI&B within workplaces
Focus Areas: Executive coaching, leadership assessment, organizational development
Certifications / Background: Certified executive coach with a background in psychology
Client Types / Industries: Senior executives across various industries
Notable Media / Content: Published articles on leadership effectiveness and organizational culture
Focus Areas: CEO coaching, leadership transitions, board advisory
Certifications / Background: Extensive experience in executive assessment and development
Client Types / Industries: CEOs, board members, senior executives
Notable Media / Content: Co-author of “Riding Shotgun: The Role of the COO”; featured in Harvard Business Review
Focus Areas: Executive coaching, leadership development, team performance enhancement, scalable coaching solutions
Certifications / Background: Founded in 1996, headquartered in Redwood City, California; offers a range of leadership development programs including 1:1 coaching, group coaching, and consulting services
Client Types / Industries: Serves Fortune 500 companies, startups, and organizations committed to developing exceptional leadership
Notable Media / Content: Developed the C4X coaching platform, combining integrated 360 assessments with scalable content and metrics; leadership team includes Thuy Sindell, PhD, Founder and President of the Executive Coaching Division, and Milo Sindell, MS, President of the Coaching Scaled Division
Focus Areas: Executive leadership coaching, technologist coaching, abrasive leader transformation
Certifications / Background: Extensive corporate leadership experience; certified executive coach
Client Types / Industries: Technology leaders, corporate executives
Notable Media / Content: Contributor to articles on leadership development and emotional intelligence
Focus Areas: Leadership development, executive coaching, organizational enhancement
Certifications / Background: Founder and President of Arden Coaching since 2007; extensive experience in leadership strategy
Client Types / Industries: Corporate executives across various industries
Notable Media / Content: Contributor to the Arden Coaching blog on topics like feedback processing and leadership strategies
Focus Areas: Executive coaching, leadership development, organizational performance optimization, human capital solutions
Certifications / Background: Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB); team includes professionals with advanced degrees in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Sport and Performance Psychology; certified by organizations such as the International Coaching Federation and the Society of Industrial Organizational Psychology
Client Types / Industries: Public and private sector clients, including small businesses, mid-sized companies, Fortune 500 corporations, government contractors, and military organizations
Notable Media / Content: Offers the Resilient and Adaptable Leadership Program; provides executive coaching services in New York City and Washington D.C.; featured in various publications for their work in leadership training and executive coaching
Focus Areas: Executive coaching, personal development, leadership transformation
Certifications / Background: Over 20 years of experience in creating breakthroughs and transforming lives
Client Types / Industries: Individuals seeking personal and professional growth
Notable Media / Content: Affiliations with organizations such as Inspire & Develop Artists, Staten Island Chamber of Commerce, and Covenant House
Focus Areas: Executive coaching for individuals, teams, and organizations
Certifications / Background: Founder of NYC Coach Collective; committed to The 10% Commitment initiative
Client Types / Industries: Corporate leaders seeking personal and professional development
Notable Media / Content: Advocates for integrating personal growth with professional success
Focus Areas: Executive coaching, leadership development, organizational consulting, career advancement
Certifications / Background: Ph.D. in Psychology; over 25 years of experience in organizational and leadership consulting
Client Types / Industries: Corporate leaders, healthcare executives, non-profit organizations, small business owners
Notable Media / Content: Active member of professional associations including the American and New York State Psychological Associations, the Society of Consulting Psychology, and the Organization Development Network
Focus Areas: Executive coaching, leadership development, emotional intelligence, mindfulness
Certifications / Background: Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Georgia; MPA from NYU Wagner School of Public Service; Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation; certified in Hogan Assessment Suites, EQ-i2.0 Emotional Quotient Inventory, Leadership Circle Profile (LCP 360), and MBTI
Client Types / Industries: Senior executives, government leaders, underrepresented leaders across various industries
Notable Media / Content: Instructor in Leadership at NYU, iCoachGlobal, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH); featured panelist at NYU Wagner’s Women in Consulting Panel
Focus Areas: Business management, organizational behavior, leadership development
Certifications / Background: Details about specific certifications or educational background are not provided in the available sources.
Client Types / Industries: Primarily involved in higher education, teaching undergraduate students in business management.
Notable Media / Content: No specific publications or media features are noted in the available information.
Focus Areas: Executive coaching, leadership development, communication strategies, personal growth
Certifications / Background: Extensive experience in coaching individuals and leaders to enhance communication and confrontational skills
Client Types / Industries: Professionals across various sectors seeking to improve assertiveness and leadership capabilities
Notable Media / Content: Author of insightful blogs on confrontation and leadership; offers workshops and individual coaching sessions
Focus Areas: Real estate coaching, business development, leadership training, social media marketing
Certifications / Background: Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker with over 15 years of experience. Creator of the G.E.M. Coaching Program, specializing in enhancing real estate agents’ marketing skills. EXIT Realty International Corporate Trainer. Holds multiple designations, including ABR, GRI, MCNE, SRS, PSA, e-PRO, CBR, ITI. Certified Speaker, Trainer, and Coach with the John Maxwell Team.
Client Types / Industries: Real estate professionals, entrepreneurs, business executives
Notable Media / Content: Featured speaker at various real estate conferences and events. Developer of training programs focused on sales, marketing, branding, and advanced social media lead generation strategies.
Focus Areas: Leadership and mindset coaching, personal and professional development, entrepreneurship, women’s empowerment
Certifications / Background: Certified Consultant of the Proctor Gallagher Institute; over two decades of corporate experience; multilingual professional recognized for achievements in the sales industry
Client Types / Industries: Business leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals seeking personal growth, with a focus on empowering women
Notable Media / Content: Contributor to The Daily Drip; creator of the Female Fatal Academy; featured in Bold Journey Magazine
Affiliated Firm: Ralph Lauren
Position: Associate Manager, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Focus Areas: Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); learning and development; people operations; university recruitment; systems analysis; change metrics
Certifications / Background: Extensive experience in DEI initiatives and people operations within the fashion industry
Client Types / Industries: Fashion and retail sectors
Notable Media / Content: Active contributor to DEI programs and initiatives at Ralph Lauren
Focus Areas: Executive coaching, leadership development, organizational design, complexity, consciousness, emergence, learning
Certifications / Background: MBA from Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University; Professional Certified Coach (PCC); former design and product executive with over a decade of experience; certified Realization Process teacher
Client Types / Industries: Visionary leaders and teams across various industries committed to building better futures
Notable Media / Content: President of the Interaction Design Association (IxDA); creator of the cohort-based course “Leader as Coach”; author of “The Becoming” and “Words Make Worlds” newsletters
Focus Areas: Organizational behavior change, leadership development, psychological safety, growth mindset
Certifications / Background: Ph.D. with 25 years of experience as a business practitioner, entrepreneur, and advisor to Fortune 100 and Global 500 organizations in the Financial Services and Manufacturing industries
Client Types / Industries: Fortune 100 and Global 500 organizations, particularly in Financial Services and Manufacturing
Notable Media / Content: Featured speaker in the Friday Conversation Series discussing psychological safety and the SCARF model
Focus Areas: Executive communication coaching, public speaking, leadership presence, presentation skills
Certifications / Background: MFA from New York University; BFA from the University of Minnesota; professional acting experience with appearances on CBS’s The Good Wife and Person of Interest
Client Types / Industries: CEOs, executives, emerging leaders across various industries
Notable Media / Content: Contributor to Fast Company; featured speaker in various workshops and bootcamps on effective communication
Focus Areas: Sales effectiveness, business growth strategies, organizational development
Certifications / Background: Over 30 years of experience in sales and business development; co-founder of Opus Partners, Inc.
Client Types / Industries: Various industries seeking to enhance sales processes and achieve growth
Notable Media / Content: Contributor to the Opus Partners blog, sharing insights on sales strategies and business growth
Affiliated Firm: Ralph Lauren
Position: Manager, Social Partnerships & Philanthropy
Focus Areas: Social impact, corporate philanthropy, partnership development
Certifications / Background: Extensive experience in managing social partnerships and philanthropic initiatives within the retail apparel and fashion industry
Client Types / Industries: Retail apparel and fashion
Notable Media / Content: Active contributor to Ralph Lauren’s social impact strategies and philanthropic programs
Focus Areas: Executive and leadership coaching, behavioral authenticity, organizational development, emotional intelligence
Certifications / Background: Professional Certified Coach (PCC) accredited by the International Coach Federation; Columbia Certified Professional Executive and Organization Coach (3CP); Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) by the Society for Human Resource Management; over 30 years of C-suite experience in professional services, non-profit management, human resources, financial management, administration, and operations
Client Types / Industries: Executives, senior leaders, and organizations across various industries seeking leadership development and organizational growth
Notable Media / Content: Developer of “The Triad of Discovery” coaching framework; featured in interviews and articles discussing leadership development and encore careers
Focus Areas: Executive and career coaching, mid-career reinvention, leadership development, organizational effectiveness
Certifications / Background: Over 22 years of corporate experience, including significant roles during a company’s growth from 750 to 45,000 employees; extensive experience in hiring and leading top-tier teams
Client Types / Industries: Mid-career professionals, executives, and organizations seeking career advancement and leadership development
Notable Media / Content: Contributor to HuffPost on topics related to mid-career reinvention; developer of the “CareerDNA” coaching program
Focus Areas: Executive coaching, leadership development, organizational change, emotional courage
Certifications / Background: B.A. from Princeton University; M.B.A. from Columbia University; recognized as the #1 executive coach by Leading Global Coaches; ranked as a Top 30 thought leader by Thinkers 50 Radar
Client Types / Industries: CEOs and senior leaders in organizations such as Allianz, Twilio, Electronic Arts, CBS, Mars, Citi, and numerous VC-backed startups
Notable Media / Content: Host of the Bregman Leadership Podcast; regular contributor to Harvard Business Review; author of multiple best-selling books, including Leading with Emotional Courage and 18 Minutes
New York City has always been a proving ground for leaders, and the same is true for coaches.
The individuals on this list aren’t just coaching frameworks. They’re listening closely, challenging thoughtfully, and showing up for the real work of growth. In a space that often gets crowded with surface-level advice, these professionals are setting a new standard—one built on substance, context, and trust.
We’re honored to spotlight them—and to continue learning from their example.
Why wasn’t I featured?
This is a curated list, not an exhaustive one. If you or someone you know is doing great work in coaching, reach out—we’re always listening.
How were these coaches selected?
All featured coaches were chosen based on publicly available information, including content, credentials, focus areas, and the clarity of their online presence.
Are these paid placements?
No. This list is not sponsored, paid, or submitted. It’s grounded in independent research and guided by professional credibility, not popularity.
