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Executive Coaches In California

Executive Coaching FAQs

Executive coaching is for leaders who want to improve how they perform, manage, and make decisions. Sessions focus on communication, time management, strategic planning, and work-life balance with measurable results.

700% ROI

Average return on investment reported by executives

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Company Benefits

Companies that invest in executive coaching see stronger leadership, better productivity, and improved profits.

Key Outcomes:
  • Clearer communication and team alignment
  • Faster decisions and shorter project cycles
  • Improved retention of key talent
  • Stronger succession planning

Individual Benefits

Executives build stronger leadership skills, improve time management, make better decisions, and find work-life balance.

Personal Gains:
  • Clearer focus and fewer time-wasting meetings
  • Executive presence without theatrics
  • Practical tools for conflict and feedback
  • Confidential thinking partner

What is an executive coach?

Common misconception: Executive coaches don't need to be experts in your specific field. Their role is to help you think differently, challenge assumptions, and see blind spots—not do your job for you.

Strong coaches bring leadership experience, coaching training, and a clear process for goal setting and accountability. Good coaching isn't therapy or consulting—it helps you produce your own best answers and follow through.

The best sign you have the right coach: You think better after every conversation, and you keep your promises to yourself.

How does executive coaching work?

The Psychological Safety Impact

Executive coaching improves psychological safety within teams—the sense that people feel safe to speak up, share ideas, and take risks without fear. When leaders model curiosity and clarity, teams contribute more.

When psychological safety improves:
  • Teams share risks earlier
  • Managers catch issues sooner
  • Meetings shift from reporting to problem-solving
  • Steadier delivery with fewer bottlenecks

Typical Process:

1
Intake & Goals
Clear outcomes and baseline
2
Regular Sessions
45-60 min weekly/biweekly
3
Progress Tracking
Monthly metrics and notes

What's the ROI of executive coaching?

Near-term gains:

  • Faster decisions
  • Shorter project cycles
  • Fewer escalations
  • Improved win rates
  • Stronger retention

Risk reduction:

  • Fewer failed hires
  • Less compliance issues
  • Reduced conflict recovery time
  • Better board relationships

Many leaders find the investment paid for itself with just one or two wins—a retained employee, an unblocked project, or a saved account.

AI in Executive Coaching

Can AI help?

Yes, for drafts, summaries, practice prompts, and research. AI saves prep time so coaching focuses on judgment and behavior change.

Learning AI?

A coach can help you build an AI learning plan with use cases, tools, and guardrails that fit your role.

AI as coach?

Use AI as an assistant, not replacement. Bots miss context and can't hold you accountable like humans can.

Why leaders hesitate to use executive coaching

Cost concerns:

Start with one outcome that would pay back the fee—keeping a key person, saving a project, or landing an account.

Time constraints:

Coaching saves time by removing unnecessary meetings and fixing recurring issues. Most leaders gain hours weekly within a month.

Vulnerability fears:

Coaching is private with clear confidentiality rules. Good coaches create safe spaces for direct conversation.

Fit concerns:

Sample two coaches and pick the one who helps you think better in the first meeting.

Common Questions About Executive Coaching

I'm overwhelmed and struggle with my role. Can an executive coach help me?

Yes. Coaches work with leaders facing high pressure and stress. You'll build a plan that sets priorities, reduces context switching, and protects time for deep work. Many leaders report clearer focus and calmer weeks within the first few sessions.

I have a high-potential employee who lacks motivation. Can I hire a coach for them?

Yes. Many CEOs and HR leaders hire coaches to help high-potential employees sharpen skills and grow into leadership roles. The coaching targets ownership, communication, and delegation while keeping work grounded in business outcomes.

I was promoted to management but only have technical experience. Can a coach help?

Yes. This is common for skilled professionals like engineers, IT leaders, accountants, and physicians. You'll learn tools for setting direction, giving feedback, and running meetings, plus executive presence for peer and stakeholder interactions.

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CA Executive Coach JaVon  Payton Stevenson Esq

JaVon Payton Stevenson Esq BA, Owner and Certified Executive Coach at the P-Suite, LLC | Employment Attorney | Vanderbilt Law Alumna | B.A. in Communication Studies

Executive Coach, Leadership Coach
8.7 Noomii Score
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I am an employment attorney who coaches various high-level executives (i.e., C-suite, V-level, D-level, and B-level) regarding workplace issues, thereby contributing to risk-reducing progress. See Full Profile →
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    Location: Huntington Beach, California 92647

    CA Executive Coach Kathleen McMahon

    ACC Kathleen McMahon Doctorate in Education

    Executive Coach, Life Coach, Leadership Coach
    8.7 Noomii Score
    Rated 5.0 out of 5 3 reviews
    I coach women and leaders navigating life and career changes, getting unstuck from negative daily patterns/beliefs, growing their leadership and creating more fulfilling lives. See Full Profile →
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      Location: Los Angeles, California 90012

      Mona Khalil

      ACC Mona Khalil BA, MBA

      Life Coach, Leadership Coach, Executive Coach
      8.9 Noomii Score
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      The ideal client for my coaching practice might be someone navigating significant transitions, facing challenges in their personal or professional lives, and seeking clarity and direction. See Full Profile →
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        Location: Pasadena, California 91104

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        Malcolm Avner

        Malcolm Avner BA, MBA, TQM Leadership, Solution Selling, San Diego Professional Coaches Alliance, Conscious Capitalism Chapter Chairman

        Business Coach, Executive Coach, Leadership Coach
        8.7 Noomii Score
        Rated 5.0 out of 5 12 reviews
        I believe in business as a means to elevate humanity. By inspiring and empowering leaders to improve their life, organization and company performance; we uplift the work and lives of all stakeholders. See Full Profile →
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          Location: San Diego, California 92037

          Chris M King

          Chris M King MA, Spirituality Psychology

          Executive Coach, Performance Coach, Business Coach
          8.6 Noomii Score
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          I help professional women and women-run organizations and teams become more efficient, more empowered, and more successful with less energy output. It's your kingdom. Make it REIGN. See Full Profile →
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            Location: Los Angeles, California 90045

            Sharon Carlsen

            Sharon Carlsen BA, University of California

            Life Coach, Executive Coach, Leadership Coach
            8.7 Noomii Score
            Rated 5.0 out of 5 6 reviews
            I work with people as they navigate changes and transitions in their personal and/or professional life. I understand the process, the challenges, and above all, I know how to be helpful. See Full Profile →
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              Location: Santa Monica, California 90402

              Zak Forrest

              Zak Forrest Masters in Counseling Psychology

              Executive Coach, Relationship Coach
              8.6 Noomii Score
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              I work with executives who want to develop their understanding of themselves and others to improve interpersonal dynamics, communication, decision making ability. See Full Profile →
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                Location: San Francisco, California 94102

                Steve Thompson

                ACC Steve Thompson MPT, CPCC, ACC, Certified Working Genius Facilitator, Credentialed Designing Your Life Coach, Life Purpose Coach

                Executive Coach, Business Coach, Life Coach
                8.6 Noomii Score
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                Struggling and feeling stuck in your business? I help small business and healthcare entrepreneurs gain freedom to realize your dreams, grow your business, or move on to your next great adventure! See Full Profile →
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                  Location: San Anselmo, California 94960

                  Mahesh Thakur

                  Mahesh Thakur Marshall Goldsmith Certified Executive Coach

                  Career Coach, Executive Coach, Performance Coach
                  8.7 Noomii Score
                  Rated 5.0 out of 5 6 reviews
                  Are you struggling in your career? Getting to interviews but not getting the job? My mentees have found new opportunities at Facebook, Google, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft and well funded startups. See Full Profile →
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                    Location: San Jose, California 95125

                    Sherwin Chasen

                    Sherwin Chasen MBA

                    Career Coach, Executive Coach, Performance Coach
                    8.7 Noomii Score
                    Rated 5.0 out of 5 7 reviews
                    Retired executive with experience as a HR exec as well as a COO. Experience from "both sides of the desk", will provide you with a unique perspective! Will focus on coaching, interviewing & branding See Full Profile →
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                      Location: Carlsbad, California 92011

                      Tana Slomowitz

                      Tana Slomowitz MA, Clinical Psychologist (South Africa)

                      Executive Coach, Leadership Coach, Team Coach
                      8.5 Noomii Score
                      Rated 5.0 out of 5 3 reviews
                      I coach executives and teams. I help my clients navigate interpersonal dynamics within their organizations while focusing on building the business and personal competencies necessary for success. See Full Profile →
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                        Location: San Diego, California 92037

                        Daniel Olexa

                        MCC Daniel Olexa BS, Certified DiSC Facilitator, LPI Trained Coach, Certified Transpersonal Hypnotherapist, ICF Mentor

                        Leadership Coach, Spirituality Coach, Executive Coach
                        8.7 Noomii Score
                        Rated 5.0 out of 5 1 reviews
                        I reawaken gifted individuals who are bored living the small lives they've been told to have, to remember their talents and be extraordinary. See Full Profile →
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                          Location: Cloverdale, California 95425

                          Dr. Emily M.  Devor

                          Dr. Emily M. Devor Trained in organizational leadership and complex change, Dare to Lead trained, 25 years in Education, College Instructor, Author

                          Leadership Coach, Life Coach, Executive Coach
                          8.7 Noomii Score
                          Rated 5.0 out of 5 8 reviews
                          I support professional women in navigating transformation and wanting to root themselves in confidence, clarify, and ultimately themselves. Together we will align your core values and action steps. See Full Profile →
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                            Location: Riverside, California 92508

                            Santosh Vijay

                            ACC Santosh Vijay Stakeholder Centric Coaching

                            Career Coach, Leadership Coach, Executive Coach
                            8.7 Noomii Score
                            Rated 5.0 out of 5 5 reviews
                            I coach individuals to craft a fulfilling career path and grow into being the leader they were meant to be while maintaining a thriving work-life integration. See Full Profile →
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                              Location: Placentia, California 92870

                              Victor Bullara

                              ACC Victor Bullara BA

                              Executive Coach, Entrepreneurship Coach, Leadership Coach
                              8.5 Noomii Score
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                              High potential leaders looking to advance their careers to the c-suite. Other senior leaderslooking to achieve breakthrough results, increase their skills to inspire employees See Full Profile →
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                                Location: Lake Forest, California 92630

                                Teresa Ann Foxworthy

                                Teresa Ann Foxworthy Re-Evaluation Counseling, Dating & Relationship Skills, Emotional IQ, Design Consulting, Yoga & Meditation

                                Executive Coach, Life Coach, Relationship Coach
                                8.5 Noomii Score
                                Rated 5.0 out of 5 12 reviews
                                Professionals seeking support & guidance to navigate change, learn relationship skills, find meaning, make informed decisions, grow spiritually, reduce stress, and live an inspired life. See Full Profile →
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                                  Location: Carlsbad, California 92011

                                  Carla McNamara

                                  ACC Carla McNamara MBTI Practitioner

                                  Career Coach, Business Coach, Executive Coach
                                  8.7 Noomii Score
                                  Rated 5.0 out of 5 6 reviews
                                  I coach individuals going through career and life transition. I help them discover a career path that is an optimal expression of their interests, values and passion. See Full Profile →
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                                    Location: Redding, California 96001

                                    Sarah  Anassori

                                    Sarah Anassori

                                    Life Coach, Career Coach, Executive Coach
                                    8.7 Noomii Score
                                    Rated 5.0 out of 5 4 reviews
                                    I coach women navigating career transitions to reconnect to their intuition & creativity, gain clarity on their essential mission, learn to identify & overcome fear, and take bold, strategic action. See Full Profile →
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                                      Location: Santa Monica, California 90402

                                      Kymberli Boynton

                                      Kymberli Boynton BA, MA, MFT

                                      Executive Coach, Relationship Coach, Life Coach
                                      8.5 Noomii Score
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                                      I work with individuals and couples for life coaching and relationship coaching as well as youth and pre-teens/teens coaching. I help my clients find a healthy balance of mind & body total wellness. See Full Profile →
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                                        Location: Lake Elsinore, California 92530

                                        Curtis Crosby

                                        Curtis Crosby BA, MA, PhD

                                        Executive Coach, Leadership Coach, Business Coach
                                        8.5 Noomii Score
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                                        My sweet spot is the Senior Director to CEO hungry to take their leadership skills to the next level. My clients should exhibit courage, humility, and have the discipline to follow an action plan. See Full Profile →
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                                          Location: Burlingame, California 94010

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