
The Top Leadership Coaches
THE TOP LEADERSHIP COACHES
In this article, I bring you insights from some of the top leadership coaches around the world.
These experts have shared their unique approaches to coaching and the key factors that have contributed to their success.
As you read through their responses, you'll discover a variety of methods and philosophies that set them apart in the field of leadership coaching.

From Dr. Stacey Ashley's focus on elevating leadership practices to Donna Karlin's innovative Shadow Coaching methodology, each coach offers a distinct perspective on helping leaders achieve their full potential.
I hope these insights inspire you to think about leadership in new and exciting ways.
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In Brief : The Top Leadership Coaches
- Dr Stacey Ashley - Leading Possibility with Passion. A Leadership Performance & Coaching Expert with 30+ Years' Experience, Guiding Thousands to Develop Leadership Competence, Confidence, and Credibility. Six-Time Recipient of International Stevie Awards.
- Hulya Kurt - Former Corporate Professional Turned Passionate Coach, Mentor, and Workshop Facilitator. Motivating and Empowering Management Teams and Employees, Specializing in Growth Management for Young Adults and Teens. An Inspirational Speaker, Author, and Recipient of the Best Life Coach Award.
- Jaya Bhateja - Coach Educator and Renowned Contributor to Leadership Development. Recognized with Accolades, Including the Young Leader Award by ICF Global and 100 Best Global Coaching Leaders Award by World HRD Congress.
- Dr Patrick Williams - Psychologist, Author, Speaker, and Leadership Coach. Pioneer in Whole Life Coaching, Founder of the Institute for Life Coach Training. Master Certified Coach with the ICF since 1999, Honored as Inaugural Member of ICF’s Circle of Distinction.
- Lucy Shenouda - ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC), EMCC Practitioner in Team Coaching, Coach Supervisor, and Published Author. Former Corporate Leader in Marketing and Strategic Planning for Fortune/Global 500 Organizations.
- Damian Goldvarg - Master Certified Coach, Past President of the International Coach Federation (ICF) in 2013 and 2014. Recipient of the 2018 Circle of Distinction from the ICF and the 2019 Supervision Award from EMCC for Global Contributions.
- Donna Karlin - Award-Winning Author and Speaker, a Pioneer in Leadership Coaching. For Four Decades, Her Innovative Coaching/Psychology Model has Influenced Leaders on Six Continents. Coach to TED Fellows and Sundance Institute
- Denice Hinden - Transforming Nonprofit Leaders' Experiences into Joyful and Rewarding Journeys. A Master Certified Coach with Over 3000 Coaching Hours, Denice Cultivates Trusting Conversations, Thriving Organizational Cultures, and Leadership Consciousness.
- Martina Doleshal - Achievement & Leadership Coach, Innovation Consultant, Guiding Clients from Start-Up CEOs to Multinational Companies. With 18+ Years of Experience, Martina Helps High Achievers Design Personal and Professional Success Authentically and with Self-Love.
- Yengyee Lor - President and Founder of Faithful Consulting, Aiming for Social Change in the Workplace. Featured on Podcasts like SocialXChangeProject, The Entrepreneur Way, and More. Keynote Speaker for Organizations like Girls Scouts of America, Money Conference, and University of Oshkosh.
- Desiree Musselman - Certified Coach and Professional Trainer, Specializing in Developing Leadership Skills for New to Mid-Level Managers. With Over 3000 Hours of Corporate Training and a Background Leading Multi-Million Dollar Businesses, Desiree Excels in Doubling Profits and Earning Leadership and Sales Awards.
- Sarah Devereaux - A Proud Master Certified Coach (MCC) in New Zealand, Leading the Charge in Transformative Coaching. With a Decade at the Forefront of Coaching Education, Sarah Trains Leaders, Managers, and Professional Coaches, Aiming for a Ripple Effect of Positive Change.
- Lisa Pachence - Lisa Pachence: Mentor Coach for Coaches, Owner of LP Coaching, and Author in 'Success in any Season.' One of the Youngest Master Certified Coaches, Lisa Focuses on High-Achievers at Crossroads in Their Careers. Specializes in High Performing.
- Janet M. Harvey - Bestselling Author, Speaker, Visionary CEO, and ICF Master Certified Coach with Nearly 30 Years of Experience. As the Leader of inviteCHANGE, a Coaching and Human Development Organization.
- Dr. Jacqueline Ashley - Award-Winning Social Worker and Executive-Leadership Coach, Partnering with Inclusive Leaders to Level Up, Lead with Courage, and Achieve Sustainable Success as Catalysts of Social Change.
- Suzie Whitfield - Global Leadership Coach with a Passion for Unleashing Human Potential. Supercharging Performances Through Growth in Clarity and Confidence. Expert in Revealing Clients' 'TRUTHs' and 'DAREs.
- Jay Hidalgo - Business and Leadership Coach, Guiding Executives to Improve Leadership, Develop Teams, and Grow Companies. Former Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Annuitas, a Marketing Consultancy.
- Kelly Meerbott - Thought Leader, Author, TEDx Speaker, and Leadership Coach. For 14 Years, Leading YOU – Loud & Clear, Inc., Guiding Senior Leaders, Military Officers, and the C-Suite Through Personalized Change Management.
- Chris Diller - ICF-Credentialed Leadership Coach and Agilist with Diverse Experience from Entrepreneurship to Fortune 500 Companies. Passionate About Guiding Emerging Leaders to Discover Their Authentic Leadership Style
- Meera Remani - Leading Executive & Leadership Coach, Trusted by Organizations Worldwide, Including Microsoft, Amazon, Google, CapGemini, JP Morgan Chase, and More.
- Sally Helgesen - Internationally Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Leadership Coach. Cited in Forbes as the World’s Premier Expert on Women’s Leadership. Ranked Number 6 Among the World’s Top 30 Leadership.
- Elena Kienle - Accredited, Certified Leadership Coach and Facilitator with a Background in Business Psychology and Human Resources. Working with Global Leaders to Amplify Impact and Lead Authentically.
- Louis Carter - CEO and Founder of Best Practice Institute, Most Loved Workplace, and Results-Based Culture. Author, Organizational Psychologist, and Expert in Organizational Culture. Renowned for Eleven Books in Leadership and Management.
- Varada Murthy - Internationally Certified Leadership and Success Coach (CEC and CLC, certified by ICF). Specializing in Guiding Youth, Budding Entrepreneurs, Owners of Institutions, School Leaders, and Teacher Educators to Become High-Performing Contributors
- Indroneil - Indroneil is an acclaimed Guru of Change and a Top Ten Thinker. With 16 years of rich IT industry experience and two decades as an international transformational enabler, Indroneil is a Human Alchemist. As a leadership coach.
- Megumi Miki - Megumi Miki, an award-winning author, coach, speaker, and consultant, challenges traditional assumptions about leadership through her work at Quietly Powerful. As the Founder of Quietly Powerful, Megumi focuses on developing hidden quieter talent into Quietly Powerful leaders.
- Shannon Polly - Shannon, a trailblazer in positive psychology, holds one of the first 100 degrees in the field from the University of Pennsylvania. As a member of the US Army Resiliency training team, she imparted her knowledge to over 1,500 soldiers.
- Liz Price - Liz Price, the visionary behind Full Frame Coach, is an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation and an MBTI certified facilitator. Armed with extensive experience in the public and voluntary sectors.
- Scott Caspell - Scott Caspell, a seasoned coach, brings two decades of expertise in the realms of personal growth and leadership development. As the founder and lead facilitator of The Authentic Man, a transformative 7-week program.
- Sandra Oliver - Sandra Oliver, ACC, boasts over 15 years of coaching and training experience, extending her services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, non-profits, and both US Fortune 500 and Global Fortune 500 companies.
- Anu Arora - With over 25 years of leadership development experience, Anu Arora stands as an industry leader and executive coach. Known as the 'Ignite Coach' for her electric and catalytic style, Anu focuses on unleashing the best in her clients.
- Vaso - As a qualified professional coach, mentor, author, and trainer, Vaso brings extensive experience from managing teams in leadership roles within corporate and multinational environments.
- James G. Wetrich - James G. Wetrich, LFACHE, PCC, is a distinguished USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author renowned for his work, including the acclaimed book 'Stifled: Where Good Leaders Go Wrong.' As the esteemed CEO.
- Julian Johnson - Julian Johnson, the visionary founder of Unified Solutions Inc., established the company in 2017 with a mission to empower senior executives and emerging leaders. Leveraging his extensive knowledge, versatile skillset.
- Alexandra Salamis - Alexandra Salamis, an award-winning former corporate executive turned international women’s leadership coach, is transforming the landscape of leadership through her coaching program, 'Purpose, Passion, and Presence for Women Rising™.
- Dan Cockerell - After a fulfilling 26-year career with the Walt Disney Company, Dan Cockerell retired as the Vice President of the Magic Kingdom. With his wife Valerie, they ventured into a new chapter, founding Cockerell Consulting Group.
- Sunil Deshmukh - Sunil, an ACC-certified Leadership Coach by the International Coaching Federation and Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching, is based in India. With over three decades of senior management experience in global consumer markets.
- Dominik Szot - Dominik, a global entrepreneur, board member, and CEO, brings a profound understanding of group dynamics, business development constraints, and organizational changes.
- Dr Stacey Ashley - Dr. Stacey Ashley CSP, a Leadership Performance & Coaching Expert with over 30 years of experience, is obsessed with leading possibility. Renowned for developing leadership competence, confidence, and credibility.
- Kevin Cottam - Kevin Cottam, a Global Nomad Professional Speaker, Leadership Coach, and Author, is recognized for his unique expertise in The Nomadic Mindset. Renowned for choreographing World and Olympic Figure Skating Champions.
- Dr. Julie Donley - Dr. Julie Donley, a certified executive and trauma-informed coach, brings a wealth of experience from her role as an executive nurse in behavioral health. Dedicated to her mission of helping leaders access their brilliance, reduce stress.
- Mark Fechner - Mark, a Professional Certified Coach accredited by the International Coach Federation since 2014, specializes in Business Relationships with a keen focus on the financial aspects of organizations.
- Beki Fraser - Beki Fraser, MBA, PCC, is not only a seasoned coach but also an accomplished facilitator and dynamic speaker. With over 15 years of experience in HR within diverse software and technical sectors.
- Tami Chapek - Tami Chapek, the driving force behind WeInspireWe, leads the charge in empowering leaders globally. As the founder and head coach, she offers a distinct approach to Executive Leadership and Career Coaching.
- Cristina Custodio - Cristina Custodio, renowned as the Social Leadership Coach, is dedicated to coaching leaders committed to creating a more equitable and sustainable world. As a Master Certified Coach (MCC) by the International Coaching Federation.
Dr Stacey Ashley
Obsessed with Leading
