We Connect World-Class Coaches with Clients Who Demand Excellence
Choosing the right leadership coach can dramatically transform your career, personal development, and overall effectiveness. However, finding the perfect match can feel overwhelming in a market saturated with thousands of self-proclaimed coaches. Whether you’re a seasoned executive, a rising leader, or someone navigating significant transitions, Leadership Coach Directory simplifies your search, saving valuable time and ensuring you’re matched with a world-class coach perfectly suited to your needs.
Leadership Coach Directory isn’t your typical coach-finder platform. Our mission is simple yet powerful: connect clients exclusively with coaches who have earned and maintain active International Coaching Federation (ICF) credentials. This approach guarantees clients partner only with highly qualified, deeply committed, and rigorously vetted coaches.
Our Quality Guarantee
We proudly only feature coaches who meet, and often exceed, these exceptional standards:
- 100+ hours (minimum 75+ paid hours) of coaching experience with at least 8 unique clients
- 60+ hours of coach specific education
- 10+ hours of mentor coaching
- Passed an International Coaching Federation Exam
A Win-Win for Coaches & Clients
For coaches, Leadership Coach Directory offers visibility and validation within an exclusive community recognized for excellence. Being part of our platform signals to clients that they’re among the elite in their field, highly qualified, deeply committed, and expertly trained.
For clients, our platform provides peace of mind, clarity, and confidence. Choosing a coach through Leadership Coach Directory means engaging with a vetted professional who can genuinely elevate your leadership skills, career trajectory, and overall effectiveness.
Only Trusted Results
The International Coaching Federation is is known worldwide as the gold standard for coaching excellence, ethics, and professional conduct. Limiting our directory to coaches who hold active ICF credentials ensures a consistent level of outstanding quality and professionalism.
ICF credentialing isn’t just another certificate; it’s a rigorous process involving extensive training, real-world practice, observation by master coach instructors, and adherence to stringent ethical guidelines. ICF-certified coaches consistently demonstrate excellence, skill, and deep commitment to continuous improvement and ethical practice.
The Four Types of ICF Credentials
Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
60+ hours
Coaching Experience:
100+ hours
Mentor Coaching:
10 hours
Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
125+ hours
Coaching Experience:
500+ hours
Mentor Coaching:
10 hours
Master Certified Coach (MCC)
200+ hours
Coaching Experience:
2,500+ hours
Mentor Coaching:
10 hours
Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC)
60+ hours
5 team coaching engagements over the last 5 years
5 hours of coaching supervision
Did You Know?
75% of coaches within our directory hold a PCC or higher.
That’s a minimum of 500 hours of professional, tracked, experience per coach.
Cut Through the Crowd
We prioritize quality over quantity. Instead of facing tens of thousands of coaches globally, our directory presents clients with a manageable, curated selection of proven elite coaches.
Every coach listed on Leadership Coach Directory undergoes regular vetting to ensure their credentials are valid, current, and aligned with professional standards..
Additionally, We deliberately limit the number of memberships to 10% of active, ICF-certified coaches keep our platform focused and highly selective.
Find Exactly the Right Coach
Our detailed search filters make it easy to find coaches who perfectly match your individual needs and professional goals.
- Featured Coaches
- Specialties
- Coaching Approaches & Structures
- Client Growth & Development Approaches
- Communication Styles
- Decision Making Styles
- And More!
