Is executive coaching actually worth it?
40 people answered this on the record, across 18 organisations. more clients, leads or patients was the most commonly volunteered theme, appearing in 16 interviews. team, hiring or delegation wins was another volunteered theme, appearing in 16 interviews. These were open-ended interviews, so an unmentioned change should not be read as a result that did not happen.
Based on interviews recorded up to 2026-09-29. Updated as new interviews arrive.
Changes customers chose to talk about
Based on 40 open-ended customer interviews. These are themes people mentioned without being asked to rate every possible outcome. If someone did not mention a change, that does not mean it did not happen.
| Volunteered theme | Interview mentions |
|---|---|
| More clients | 16 |
| Team & hiring | 16 |
| Better systems | 15 |
| Confidence | 13 |
| Felt supported | 10 |
| Family & relationships | 9 |
- “That was just the foundation for what we would do, but we were able to build on that and integrate what the client's needs were to make sure that these executives were very well entertained.”Tya Bolton
- “We had a few event team members on site, and it just made it so much easier for us to be able to communicate throughout.”Tya Bolton
- “So whether you decide to stay together, whether you decide to break up, that process is a process that is truly transformational.”Toku McCree
- “We ended up talking, and he actually said, "I'd love to do a 30-minute session with you." And what we got done in 30 minutes' time was one of the most transformative moments I've had, and that led me to trust, like, "…”Keira B.
The interviews behind this answer
WatchNavigating a Difficult Impasse to Achieve a Beautiful and Transformational Relationship CompletionToku McCree worked with Ken Blackman of Sovereignty In Connection LLC to resolve a two-year relationship impasse. Ken acted as a translator, allowing the couple to instantly understand each other. This clarity enabled a 'beautiful' separation process, leading…Toku McCree · Sovereignty In Connection LLC, Ken Blackman Relationship Coach
WatchCapturing Deep Human Experiences Through Live Professional Video Testimonial InterviewsDave Asprey, founder of 40 Years of Zen, uses Share One to capture the profound impact of high-end brain upgrades. By using live human reporters instead of static forms, Share One provides a 'white glove' experience that helps clients articulate life-changing…Dave Asprey · Share One- Transformative ListeningWatchAchieved Ten Years of Therapy Progress in a Single Fifteen-Hour ImmersionKeira B., a book publisher and TV host, credits Transformative Listening with delivering ten years of therapy progress in a single day. Through a 15-hour immersion, she processed deep-seated childhood trauma and the pressures of single motherhood, achieving w…Keira B. · Transformative Listening
WatchImmersive Charity Guitar Build for 150 Executives with Seamless On-Site LogisticsTya Bolton, CEO of a global consulting agency, reviewed TeamBonding after they executed a customized charity guitar build for 150 executives. The event featured 19 teams and integrated AI, decoration, and performance. Bolton highlighted their exceptional plan…Tya Bolton · TeamBonding
WatchCTO Overcomes Difficult Leadership Dynamics to Increase Team Capabilities and CompensationSarah Foss, a Chief Technology Officer, credits Horizon Point Inc and Dr. Sharon Melnick with helping her navigate a challenging relationship with a narcissistic boss. By identifying what was within her control, Foss successfully turned the tables to secure i…Sarah Foss · Horizon Point Inc
WatchOvercoming Imposter Syndrome to Lead with Confidence and Spiritual GroundingChristie Anderson, a clinical informaticist, credits Centerfield Coaching & Consulting for a transformative shift in her leadership. After struggling with imposter syndrome and the need to prove her worth, she achieved a grounded, less reactive mindset. Under…Christie Anderson · Centerfield Coaching & Consulting
WatchOvercoming Founder Isolation Through Deep Local Connections and Actionable Business HacksMarni Hale, a fractional executive reviewing Speakeasy Mastermind, reports that the group eliminated her business isolation through small, committed local chapters. She achieved significant professional clarity and growth by accessing specific AI prompts, app…Marni Hale · Speakeasy Mastermind
WatchAccelerated Growth and Operational Freedom Through Strategic Accountability and Executive CoachingErin Hodges of Press Forward (reviewed as a client of Neal Conlon) achieved accelerated professional growth and operational freedom by transitioning from micromanagement to strategic delegation. By implementing Conlon’s precision systems and attending curated…Erin Hodges · Press Forward
WatchExecutive Coach Generates $100,000 in Revenue Through Quality Joint Venture IntroductionsDr. Jamey Schrier, an executive coach, credits Maximum Response Marketing for facilitating high-quality introductions that resulted in three paying clients and between $80,000 and $100,000 in new revenue. By leveraging Kevin Thompson’s ILC network, Schrier mo…Jamey Schrier · Maximum Response Marketing
What they doubted first
- “She felt very, very sure that I was the right person for her, but I had a lot of doubt, and then I was doubting my own doubt.”Toku McCree
- “According to Sarah Foss, every single penny spent provides a return on investment that is difficult to even comprehend. She describes the commitment as one that high performers essentially need to make for themselves.”Sarah Foss
- “But I felt like I was not showing up as my best self because I was worried that they would see through me and my insecurity.”Christie Anderson
Follow-up questions they answered
- Will my partner trust a coach that I recommended?
- Toku McCree initially worried if his partner would trust Ken since Toku was the one who found him. However, Ken successfully enrolled her in the process, making her feel heard and confident that he was an advocate for both people. — Toku McCree
- Can a relationship coach help if we decide to break up?
- Yes, Toku explains that Ken helped them navigate the difficult process of separating and moving out while living together. He describes the ending of the relationship as 'beautiful' and transformational for both parties. — Toku McCree
- How does Ken Blackman improve communication between partners?
- Toku notes that Ken acts as a translator, taking what one person says and putting it into the other person's language. This allowed the couple to instantly understand each other in ways they couldn't on their own. — Toku McCree
- Will an automated testimonial process upset high-end concierge clients?
- Dave Asprey noted that because Share One uses a live human who cares and asks the right questions, it matches the 'white glove' environment of his mansion-based program. He reported having no issues with client impressions, stating the professional process leaves a positive final taste for the investment. — Dave Asprey
- How does Share One compare to standard email testimonial requests?
- Asprey states that while getting testimonials via email is not hard, it lacks the impact of a live human interaction. He believes that when a reporter asks questions, it changes everything because the resulting testimonials are something the audience can actually 'feel.' — Dave Asprey
- Can video testimonials help with customer retention or experience?
- Yes, Asprey uses Share One as part of the 'integration process' for 40 Years of Zen. It helps clients capture what really happened during their experience before the memory fades, reinforcing the importance of the work they did for themselves. — Dave Asprey
Where these people were
- Atlas Assistants, LLC · 17
- Press Forward · 3
- TeamBonding · 2
- Brave Thinking Institute · 2
- Karen Davis Coaching · 2
- 40 Years of Zen · 2
- Sovereignty In Connection LLC, Ken Blackman Relationship Coach · 1
- Share One · 1
- Transformative Listening · 1
- Horizon Point Inc · 1
- Centerfield Coaching & Consulting · 1
- Speakeasy Mastermind · 1
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