Executive Coaching

Our coaches come from a variety of fields and international locations, but what unites them all is Robert Walters and our commitment to excellence. Their ability to create and execute action-oriented plans, tailored to each executive they collaborate with is what sets our coaches apart in the industry.

Many of our coaches are certified (e.g. International Coaching Federation) and all of them are highly experienced in coaching. Some are former c-suite leaders, others are specialists in leadership strategy, theory and practice. 

Before we propose any individual coach, we listen carefully to clarify your circumstances and ambitions. This allows our Talent Development team to better understand your needs and goals to pair you with an executive coach to not only help you meet those goals but deliver on them in your organisation. Above all, our priority is to connect an executive with the coach who can offer fresh perspectives and best unlock that individual’s self-discovery.

Our coaches do not have a predetermined outcome in mind but are willing to work with you through the coaching journey while providing expert advice. 

Coaching is flexible and is always designed to meet your objectives and specifications. However, a typical coaching program might include 6-8 coaching sessions of 60-90 minutes each, delivered over a 4–6-month period.

Frequently, coaching relationships are so effective that organisations and executives opt to renew them beyond the initial period. Irrespective of the duration, the action plans and professional development continue to deliver a sustained return on investment that lasts years, resulting in measurable ROI for the individual and organisation. 

Absolutely. Our specialist executive coaching services are designed to align closely with your organisation’s strategic priorities and performance objectives. We begin by working you to understand your business goals, leadership challenges, and cultural context. From there, each coaching engagement is tailored to support outcomes such as driving transformation, strengthening leadership capability, improving succession readiness, or something as simple as helping you enhance your influence among your people.

Coaching goals are clearly defined at the outset and, where appropriate, aligned with organisational KPIs to ensure relevance and impact. This approach ensures individual development directly supports wider business objectives, delivering measurable value for both the leader and the organisation. Although we recommend at least 4-6 sessions, coaching can be ongoing and you are always welcome to return for additional sessions should business objectives change over time. 

There is no fixed number of years of experience required to sign up for executive coaching. Executive coaching is designed for individuals who hold leadership responsibility or are preparing to step into more senior roles. This may include first-time leaders, experienced executives, or high-potential professionals navigating increased complexity, scale, or visibility. What matters most is not tenure, but readiness, such as a desire to develop leadership capability, manage change more effectively, or align personal impact with organisational goals. Coaching is tailored to the individual’s context, ensuring it remains relevant whether someone has five years’ experience or twenty.

This is why our coaching panel is made up of a range of certified coaches with varying years of experience to ensure they are able to provide you with the most relevant advice and recommendations.