Executive Coaching London
For leaders who want clarity, confidence, and measurable impact.
Executive Coaching in London for Senior Leaders
Executive coaching programmes in London at Thoroughgood Development are designed for senior leaders, executives, and founders who need to perform at their best. Whether you are facing a transition, preparing for a board-level role, or building the confidence to lead through complexity, our coaching delivers measurable results grounded in occupational psychology.
Every engagement is confidential, personalised, and structured around your specific goals. We use psychometric profiling and evidence-based techniques to accelerate your development, not generic frameworks or off-the-shelf models.
Our strategy as a leadership coaching practice combines the rigour of business psychology with practical, hands-on application. The result is executive development that translates directly into how you lead, decide, and communicate.
Executive Coaching Courses
Classic Engagement
- 6 sessions over 3–4 months
- 60–90 minutes per session
- Clear, measurable goals
- Psychometric profiling / 360 feedback
- Personalised future growth plan
Premium Engagement
- 9–12 sessions over 6–9 months
- 60–90 minutes per session
- Extended development plan with deeper objectives
- Psychometric profiling / 360 feedback
- Ongoing growth strategy
How Executive Coaching for Businesses Works
Our executive development coaching follows a structured, evidence-based process. Every step is grounded in occupational psychology and designed around three-way contracting between coach, coachee, and sponsor. If you are unsure what to look for, read our guide on how to choose an executive coach.
Chemistry Meeting
A free, no-obligation introductory session where you meet your potential coach, learn about their approach, and decide whether there is a good fit. It typically lasts 30 minutes.
Tripartite Meeting (1 of 2)
This optional joint meeting brings together the coachee, their sponsor, and the coach to establish clear focus areas and objectives for the coaching programme. This alignment between all stakeholders helps ensure the coaching addresses both individual and organisational needs.
Six Coaching Sessions
Typically delivered monthly over a six-month period, these sessions are tailored to the individual's specific needs and development goals. The journey begins with objective setting in Session 1, progresses through personalised development with a psychometric report in Sessions 2-5, and concludes with a 'Continued Growth' session that focuses on next steps and includes a personalised future development plan.
Session 1: Objective setting, establishing clear goals and desired outcomes for the coaching journey.
Sessions 2-5: Core development work, including insights from a personalised psychometric report to deepen self-awareness and accelerate growth.
Session 6: Final "Continued Growth" session focusing on next steps and including a personalised future development plan.
Tripartite Meeting (2 of 2)
This concluding meeting brings together the coachee, sponsor, and coach to acknowledge progress achieved and focus on future development. It provides an opportunity to celebrate successes and ensure continued growth beyond the formal coaching relationship.
Why Executive Coaching Delivers Results
Enhanced Self-Awareness
Gain deeper insights into your leadership style, strengths, and blind spots.
Improved Decision-Making
Develop more effective approaches to complex problems and strategic decisions.
Stronger Relationships
Build more productive relationships with peers, direct reports, and other stakeholders.
Increased Resilience
Develop greater capacity to navigate change, pressure, and setbacks.
Career Advancement
Accelerate your career progression and prepare for greater leadership responsibilities.
Work-Life Integration
Achieve greater balance and alignment between professional and personal priorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is executive coaching?▾
Executive coaching is a personalised, one-to-one development process that helps leaders enhance their performance, build self-awareness, and achieve their professional goals. Our coaching is grounded in occupational psychology and uses evidence-based techniques.
How long does a coaching engagement last?▾
We offer 6-session and 12-session coaching programmes. A 6-session programme typically spans 3-4 months, while a 12-session programme runs over 6-9 months. Each session lasts approximately 60-90 minutes.
What happens in a chemistry meeting?▾
A chemistry meeting is a free, no-obligation introductory session where you meet your potential coach to discuss your goals, explore how coaching could help, and determine whether there is a good fit. It typically lasts 30 minutes.
What is psychometric profiling in coaching?▾
Psychometric profiling uses validated psychological assessments to provide insight into your personality, strengths, leadership style, and development areas. This data forms a foundation for targeted coaching conversations and measurable growth.
Who benefits from executive coaching?▾
Executive coaching benefits leaders at all levels — from emerging managers stepping into leadership roles to senior executives navigating complex challenges. It is particularly valuable during transitions, promotions, or when facing new strategic responsibilities.
How do I choose the right executive coach?▾
Look for a coach with relevant qualifications, evidence-based methods, and experience working with leaders at your level. A good coach will offer a chemistry meeting so you can assess fit before committing. We cover this in detail in our guide: How to Choose an Executive Coach.