This International Coaching Week, Chief is celebrating the incredible executive coaches who help Chief Members transform their ambition into impact through our Core and Coaching programs.

Since 2019, Chief Guides have powered possibility for thousands of members, facilitating more than 72,000 peer group meetings and 5,000 one-on-one sessions.

And they bring world-class training and lived experience to the table:

  • 100% of Chief Guides have professional certifications.
  • 80% have been coaching for more than a decade.
  • 59% have held titles of vice president or higher.

“(My coach) is such a great thought partner and a wonderful source of content and inspiration. I benefited from her unique ability to exhibit patience while I worked through my thought process, while still pushing and challenging me. I especially appreciated her help in reframing hurdles that I was working to clear, enabling me to see challenges with a new perspective,” says Megan B., a Chief Member Chief Human Resources Officer.

Chief Member Gina M., a President and CEO, said she came into her coaching experience feeling like she was losing her enthusiasm and authenticity: “Coaching has really helped me stay true to myself and become a better leader for my team, as well as slow down in general.”

Whether the leaders in our community are working through a specific challenge or broader career transformation, the thought partnership they receive from their coaches is a cornerstone of their Chief experience. Here are four of the countless ways this crucial support takes shape:

1. A Clear Vision for a Career Transition

A career transition can be a time of great personal uncertainty. Members who are entering their next professional phase turn to their Chief Guides for confidential, strategic partnerships that help them shed their past identities and move forward more quickly, and with clarity. They walk away with:

  • Defined values, success criteria, and non-negotiables for their next role.
  • A practical roadmap, including timelines, milestones, and a vision for intentional decision-making.
  • A leadership story that showcases who they are becoming, not just where they’ve been.
  • Increased preparedness and confidence for high-stakes conversations and interviews.

2. Support in Launching and Scaling a Sustainable Business

Whether members are coming to their coach with just the kernel of an idea or an established business they’re looking to scale, they find a strategic partner who can provide accountability and sharpen their decision-making. Chief Guides help them:

  • Set goals, prioritize and make decisions as a founder.
  • Translate a big idea into strategic focus and execution.
  • Refine their business plan through the lens of what drives successful businesses.
  • Hone a pitch to confidently communicate their value to clients, partners, or potential investors.

3. Advice for Navigating a New Role or Expanded Scope

Members who are new to their organization — or seniority level — turn to their Chief Guides to scale their influence, visibility, and decision-making ability. These sessions help lower their learning curve and show up with confidence when expectations are highest. They walk away with advice for:

  • Making the transition from functional leader to enterprise leader
  • Managing relationships with their CEO and board
  • Elevating their executive presence and credibility
  • Developing a thought leadership presence and platform that resonates

4. A Strong, Authentic Personal Brand

Many members come to their Chief Guides wanting to be more intentional about how they present themselves publicly (and at work), without feeling performative or self-promotional. Their coaching experience helps them scale their influence alongside their role by:

  • Clarifying their leadership values and defining a differentiated leadership brand
  • Identifying thought leadership themes that align with their experience and point of view
  • Developing an authentic storytelling plan to build influence on the right channels
  • Building sustainable habits for visibility, without overextending themselves

Thank you, Chief Guides, for all you make possible.

Learn more about Chief’s Core & Coaching programs.