Also called: Leadership Coach
Coaches company leaders on communication, decision-making and managing people.
She has three video calls with executives, helping one prepare for a tough board meeting. Then she runs a leadership workshop for a company's new managers.
Rates vary from $200 to $1,000+ per hour.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 8 years after high school. Often a bachelor's or master's in business or psychology plus coaching certification (ICF); many are former executives.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Psychology, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership.
Growing faster than average.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI coaching bots now handle routine manager coaching; trusted one-on-one work with senior leaders stays human.
Classes: Psychology, Speech and Debate, Business.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1151.
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