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Qualified Coaches. Better Growth.
Finding a coach you can trust shouldn’t feel like guesswork.
At Leadership Coach Directory, every coach you see has been independently verified as fully qualified and certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), the global gold standard in coaching.
Unlike other platforms where anyone can list themselves as a coach, we keep standards high by limiting membership to 10% of ICF-credentialed coaches worldwide, ensuring you’re choosing from an elite group of professionals who meet the highest levels of training and ethics.
Our detailed search filters make it easy to find coaches who perfectly match your individual needs and professional goals.
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Executive & Leadership Coach
Heather Prather
Heather Prather, Ph.D., PCC, has over 20 years of consulting and coaching in STEM and other professions. She believes in her clients' ability to achieve a stronger sense of awareness and efficacy using valid, meaningful evaluations, and the right tools.
Heather's coaching approach is embedded in the science of Industrial-Organizational Psychology (workplace psychology) and Positive Psychology.
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Executive & Leadership Coach
Jacqueline Ashley
Jacqueline Ashley, DSW, PCC, partners with traditionally marginalized and ally leaders to harness emotional intelligence and step into courageous leadership. She helps clients dismantle the systemic scam of imposter syndrome to build confidence, cultivate transilience and antifragility to thrive, reclaim their power so work becomes a sustainable source of joy, and unlock leadership potential by innovating how they think and who they choose to be.
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Executive Coach & Mentor
Laurence Hewitt
With 18+ years of coaching, 14,000 hours of practice, and over 500 clients across 37 countries, Laurence has partnered with leaders and professionals at every level to create meaningful growth in their careers and lives.
His 30+ years of professional experience include leadership roles in international technology, marketing, and sales at IBM, Viacom, and Time Warner. He is accredited by both the ICF and the European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC).
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Leadership, Life, & Wellness Coach
Michaela Buck
What sets Michaela apart is her mix of internationally-recognized credentials and a deeply human, compassionate approach. She brings ICF and EMCC certifications, continuous professional training, and experience across industries and cultures.
At the same time, shaped by trauma-informed practice, Michaela listens beyond words and helps her clients uncover and transform what truly holds them back.
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Team & Executive Coach
Ellen Zimmerman
As an executive coach, professional trainer, and facilitator, Ellen Zimmerman, Ph.D., PCC, ACTC, EIA, has a broad range of experience working with organizations worldwide to develop customized learning programs with a focus on the areas that matter most; communication, leadership, human relations, and strategic direction. She supports the success of individuals and teams through coaching engagements that are often coordinated with training and facilitation for a strategic sense of direction.
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Leadership & Team Coach
Jennifer Bubleit
Jennifer brings positive energy and a grounded, results-driven approach to leadership and team coaching. She helps clients uncover their strengths while building confidence and clarity to grow into the leaders or teams they aspire to be. Known for fostering real conversations that go deeper than the surface, she believes authentic dialogue sparks meaningful growth. Whether guiding through challenges, strengthening teams, or shaping leadership identity,
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Leadership & Sales Coach
Shawna Quigley
Shawna Quigley, PCC, CSL, is a results-driven sales leadership coach who helps leaders build confidence, sharpen decision-making, and inspire high-performing teams. With 20 years of award-winning sales management experience and certifications in resilience, communication, and leadership, she brings practical strategies and a supportive coaching style to clients worldwide. Shawna empowers leaders at every level to thrive in today’s fast-paced business landscape.
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Life & Leadership Coach
Justin Saunders
Justin Saunders blends global leadership experience with a deep passion for people. Drawing on his hospitality background, marathon training, and family life, he creates warm, structured, judgement-free coaching spaces. Clients leave sessions feeling energised, confident, and ready for action – whether launching a business, rebuilding self-belief, or finding life clarity. Justin helps people grow in ways that feel true to them, achieving what once felt out of reach.
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Leadership & Executive Coach
Carylynn Larson
Dr. Carylynn Larson, Ph.D., creates space for leaders, teams, and organizations to thrive. She has coached 2,500+ hours with senior leaders across the public and private sectors and holds a Ph.D. in Industrial/ Organizational Psychology, teaches at American University, and is the author of two coaching books.
She’s also a nonprofit founder, keynote speaker, and passionate advocate for healing, high-performing teams, and whole-person leadership.
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Leadership & Mindfulness Coach
Córa Garvey
A career and leadership coach with over 25 years experience in global software product management, Córa blends evidence-based wellbeing practices with ambitious and driven individuals who want to accelerate their leadership acumen.
Her approach to coaching is ideal for those seeking to thrive in stressful work environments, while also enjoying and appreciating a healthy and happy personal life.
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