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Common signs that coaching would benefit you include: feeling stuck or uncertain about your career direction, stepping into a new leadership role and wanting to start strong, struggling with specific challenges like difficult conversations or stakeholder management, wanting to build confidence or executive presence, or simply feeling that you're not performing at the level you know you're capable of.
If any of these resonate, a free discovery call is the best next step.
Leadership coaching is broader, serving managers and leaders at all levels who want to develop their leadership skills, emotional intelligence, and team effectiveness. Executive coaching is specifically for senior leaders and C-suite professionals dealing with strategic-level challenges like board dynamics, organisational transformation, and stakeholder complexity.
Not sure which is right for you? Explore our leadership coaching and executive coaching pages for more detail, or book a free call to discuss.
Executive coaching focuses on drawing out your own solutions through guided questioning, structured reflection, and accountability. A coach helps you think more clearly and act more effectively. Mentoring, by contrast, typically involves an experienced professional sharing direct advice based on their own career experience. Both are valuable, but coaching tends to create deeper, longer-lasting behavioural change because the insights come from within.
Read our detailed guide: Executive Coaching vs Mentoring.
Most executive coaching programmes run for 3 to 6 months, with sessions every 2 to 3 weeks. The Focused Programme runs for 2 months and is ideal for addressing a specific challenge, while the Leadership Programme runs for 6 months and supports deeper transformation. Some clients continue with ongoing monthly sessions as a long-term thinking partnership.
A typical coaching session begins with a check-in on progress since the last session. You’ll then work on your most pressing challenge or development area, using a combination of guided questioning, reflection, and practical exercises. Sessions end with clear action points and accountability commitments. Between sessions, I will provide follow-up notes and additional support if needed.
The exact duration of a coaching session depends on the format, your goals, and the coach’s methodology.
The length and style of coaching sessions often break down as follows:
According to the International Coaching Federation, the ideal structure of a session focuses heavily on what you want to achieve, your progress, and new insights rather than just filling a set block of time.
Yes, completely. Everything discussed in coaching sessions is strictly confidential. Even if your coaching is sponsored by your organisation, the content of your sessions remains between you and your coach. This confidentiality is essential for creating the trust and psychological safety needed for effective coaching.
Executive coaching in the UK typically ranges from £150 to £500 per session for standard leadership coaching, and from £500 to £2,000 per session for C-suite coaching. At The One Coach, we offer transparent and competitive pricing with flexible programme options. I recommend booking a free discovery call to discuss which option best fits your goals and budget.
Research from top consulting firms suggests executive coaching can deliver up to 7x return on investment. The ICF Global Coaching Study found that 70% of coaching clients report improved work performance, 80% report increased self-confidence, and 86% of organisations report recouping their coaching investment. Benefits include better decision-making, improved team engagement, higher retention, and faster career progression.
Absolutely. Research consistently shows that online coaching is equally effective as in-person coaching. At The One Coach, all sessions are delivered online via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or your preferred video platform. This provides maximum flexibility, eliminates travel time, and allows you to receive coaching in the comfort of your own environment.
Learn more about our online coaching approach.
