What Is COACHING, Powered by CHIEF? Executive Coaching, No Membership Required

Careers no longer move in straight lines.

AI is changing how we work and what organizations look like. Some of the institutions and playbooks that helped generations navigate their careers are disappearing. And leadership needs to shift with every stage, transition, and turning point.

Chief’s community of executive coaches has spent years meeting the world’s most senior executive women in that reality, guiding them through promotions, reorgs, and career pivots.

Now, we’re opening access to their expertise to every leader at a time when it’s needed most.

COACHING, Powered by CHIEF is 1:1 executive coaching, no membership required. Senior leaders of all kinds — women and men — can work with an ICF-credentialed coach on the goals that matter most to them. As a client, you meet coaches before you commit, then choose the plan based on level of support.

Here’s what to know about this new offering.

Who is COACHING, Powered by CHIEF for?

COACHING, Powered by CHIEF is built for executives, senior leaders, and founders who are already leading at the senior level and want an expert thought partner for the challenges that come with the role.

Anyone can purchase sessions directly through our platform, no membership or referral required.

The criteria to join the Chief network remains the same.

How Does COACHING, Powered by CHIEF Work?

To start working with a CHIEF Coach, you’ll:

1. Take the four-minute matching survey to tell us about your background, functional focus, leadership challenges, and coaching preferences.
2. Get recommendations for three potential coaches based on what you’re navigating. You’ll meet with two of them in 30-minute Match Sessions to decide who you want to work with. If neither fits, our team can help. You can also pick your coach from our full directory.
3. Choose your coach and plan based on your goals and the level of support you want to receive. We offer three-, five-, and 10-session options, which span 6–12 month terms. All happen virtually and can be scheduled any time throughout your term.
4. Set your goals in your first full session. Your coach will help you track progress and adjust the focus as your needs change throughout your engagement.

Who are CHIEF Coaches?

CHIEF Coaches are vetted experts who specialize in senior leadership, all of whom have firsthand experience operating at the VP level or higher. Every CHIEF Coach holds an ICF credential or an accredited equivalent and has spent at least 1,500 hours coaching executives, including women in the Chief community.

Explore our coach directory for details on their background, years of experience, and areas of focus.

What does COACHING, Powered by CHIEF cost?

We offer three COACHING, Powered by CHIEF packages based on the level of support you’ll receive:

If you want to meet potential coaches before you decide on a plan, you can book two Match Sessions for $250. We use this fee to pay for the coaches’ time, so it is not refundable but can be credited to whichever package you choose.

How is COACHING, Powered by CHIEF different from other executive coaching?

Most coaching platforms are built to serve everyone, from first-time managers up. COACHING, Powered by CHIEF is designed especially for senior leaders. Every coach holds an ICF credential or an accredited equivalent and has spent at least 1,500 hours coaching people at the executive level. You meet coaches in Match Sessions before you commit, and you can choose to be matched or pick your own coach from our directory. CHIEF Coaches have supported thousands of senior leaders since 2019.

What is the difference between COACHING, Powered by CHIEF and Chief membership?

COACHING, Powered by CHIEF offers 1:1 executive coaching on its own, available to all senior leaders.

Chief's Coaching membership tier pairs 1:1 coaching with access to Chief's vetted community of women executives, Clubhouses, leadership programming, and events. Additional COACHING, Powered by CHIEF packages are available to Chief Members at a discounted rate.

What results can you expect from working with a CHIEF Coach?

The results you’ll see from working with a CHIEF Coach will depend on the goals you set in your first session. In our Chief Member community, leaders partner with executive coaches to plan their next career move, navigate a new promotion or role, refine a strategy, hone their executive presence, and more. They tell us coaching helps them make better decisions faster, solve the right problems earlier and grow their impact in visible roles.

Coaching can't guarantee a specific outcome like a promotion, but it gives you focused, expert support on what matters most to you. Throughout your coaching term, you’ll track your progress with your coach and adjust your focus if and when your needs change.

How do you get started with COACHING, Powered by CHIEF?

If you are interested in COACHING, Powered by CHIEF, take our matching survey to see your recommended coaches, or browse our full coach directory.

If you are a Chief Member, reach out to [email protected] for more information.