Clear answers to how our coaching works, the impact you can expect, and how we partner with organisations to develop confident, inclusive leaders
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Leadership Coaching with The Executive Coaching Consultancy (ECC)
Explore the most common questions Talent, HR, DEI and Senior Leaders ask us about coaching, impact, pricing, coach matching and programme design. All grounded in ECC’s 20+ years of experience supporting leaders across sectors
How our Coaching works (Process & Quality)
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How does your executive coaching process work?
ECC’s coaching process combines clear goal-setting, strong coach matching and a structured programme of sessions designed to build confidence, clarity and leadership impact. While every journey is personalised, our approach always includes a chemistry call, agreed outcomes, regular coaching sessions and a final review summarising progress and next steps.
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How do you select and match coaches with leaders?
We match leaders with accredited ECC coaches based on their goals, leadership level, style preferences and industry context. A chemistry call ensures the relationship feels right and provides a psychologically safe foundation for impactful coaching.
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What coaching methodologies do you use?
ECC uses a blend of evidence-based coaching approaches tailored to each leader’s needs. We focus on reflective practice, behaviour change and practical application. Always delivered by accredited coaches working to the highest professional standards
Impact, Measurement & Return On Investment (ROI)
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How do you measure the impact of coaching?
ECC measures coaching impact through a blend of self-reflection, goal progress and organisational alignment. We agree outcomes at the start, check in mid-way and complete a structured review at the end to capture themes, insights and measurable shifts. Organisations receive a clear summary without sharing any confidential coaching content.
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What results can we expect from ECC’s coaching?
Leaders typically experience increased confidence, stronger clarity, improved communication, better decision-making and more inclusive leadership behaviours. Organisations often see higher engagement, smoother transitions, improved retention and more effective teams with outcomes aligned to your leadership and talent priorities
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Do you provide reporting or feedback?
Yes, ECC provides high-level progress updates and end-of-programme summaries focused on agreed outcomes and organisational themes to the organisations. We never share personal or sensitive coaching details, ensuring confidentiality and psychological safety for every coachee.
Programmes & Specialisms
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What coaching programmes does you offer?
ECC offers coaching for senior leaders, managers, senior women and working parents. We also design bespoke coaching programmes to meet specific organisational needs. Whether you require coaching for a single leader, a cohort, or part of a wider leadership or DEI initiative, we tailor our approach to align with your goals
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Do you offer specialist coaching for senior women and working parents?
Yes ECC is recognised for its specialist coaching for senior women navigating confidence, visibility and progression, as well as for parental transition coaching that supports working parents before, during and after parental leave.
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Do you provide coaching for managers or groups as part of leadership development?
Yes ECC offers coaching for managers to strengthen inclusive, people-first leadership, and group coaching programmes that build capability, collaboration and culture change across teams and functions.
Sector Expertise & Fit
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What experience do you have in my sector?
ECC works across a broad range of industries including financial services, legal, insurance, professional services, technology, and the public and not-for-profit sectors. Our accredited coaches bring deep corporate backgrounds and experience supporting leaders in highly regulated, high-performance and fast-growth environments.
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Can ECC support coaching across different regions and time zones?
Yes ECC delivers coaching globally across the UK, Europe, North America and APAC. Our virtual and hybrid approach means leaders can access consistent, high-quality coaching wherever they are based, making it easy to support multi-region teams.
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How do you ensure coaching is relevant to different cultures and organisational contexts?
Our coaching is tailored to each organisation’s culture, values and leadership expectations. ECC’s coaches bring diverse perspectives and international experience, and we adapt the coaching style and approach to meet regional, cultural and organisational needs while maintaining a consistent standard of quality.
DEI, Gender Equity & Culture Change
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How does ECC integrate gender equity and inclusive leadership into coaching?
ECC brings a strong gender intelligence lens to our coaching, helping leaders build confidence, visibility, inclusive behaviours and equitable team cultures. We work with organisations to align coaching outcomes with wider gender equity and inclusion goals while safeguarding confidentiality and psychological safety.
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Do you provide coaching that supports DEI and culture change initiatives?
Yes ECC partners with DEI, Talent and HR teams to provide coaching that strengthens inclusive leadership, supports underrepresented talent and builds behaviours that positively influence culture. Coaching is tailored to your organisational context and aligned with your DEI strategy and leadership expectations.
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How do you support working parents during parental leave and return-to-work transitions?
ECC’s parental transition coaching supports working parents before, during and after parental leave to build confidence, clarity and wellbeing. Our approach helps individuals navigate identity shifts and career transitions, while also supporting organisations to retain talent and create a positive experience for returning parents.
Pricing, Contracts & Ways of Working
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How much does coaching with The Executive Coaching Consultancy (ECC) cost?
Coaching investment varies depending on the level of the leader, the length of the programme and the number of coachees you are supporting. We provide clear, transparent pricing and flexible options to align with organisational priorities and budget. Multi-coachee or programme packages can also be arranged.
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What pricing models do you offer for coaching and leadership programmes?
ECC offers individual programmes, cohort packages and scalable solutions for multiple leaders or teams. We work with Talent, HR and DEI teams to create a structure that fits your needs; from single executive coaching journeys to large multi-level leadership cohorts.
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How quickly can we get started? I have budget to use before year end.
We can begin onboarding as soon as goals, scope and programme structure are agreed. Chemistry calls are arranged quickly, and coaching can usually begin within a short timeframe, depending on coach availability and organisational timelines
Why Choose ECC?
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What makes ECC different from other coaching companies?
ECC combines deep coaching expertise with a warm, human, high-touch approach that leaders trust. We offer specialist support for senior leaders, senior women, managers and working parents, delivered by accredited coaches with real organisational experience. Our programmes are tailored, evidence-informed and aligned with your leadership and culture goals.
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How does ECC ensure consistently high-quality coaching?
All ECC coaches are professionally accredited and highly experienced in supporting leaders at senior and executive levels. Coach matching, clear outcomes, regular check-ins and a structured review process ensure a consistent and reliable experience for every coachee, while maintaining confidentiality and psychological safety.
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How does ECC compare to digital coaching platforms?
ECC provides a more personalised, relational and context-aware coaching experience, delivered by accredited coaches with sector expertise and a strong focus on impact. Unlike high-volume digital platforms, we prioritise quality, human connection and tailored support that aligns with your organisational culture, DEI goals and leadership priorities.
Our Alumni Community
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What is your Alumni Community and who is it for? Is it free to join?
ECC Connect is The Executive Coaching Consultancy’s curated alumni community for leaders who want to continue their development after coaching. It offers connection, reflection and ongoing support for leaders who value sustained growth and inclusive leadership. Currently we are running a pilot so it's free to join.
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How does your Alumni Community support continued development?
ECC Connect provides access to shared learning, reflective prompts, community discussions and live events that extend the impact of coaching. It helps leaders stay connected to ECC’s coaching mindset and maintain momentum in their leadership journeys.
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Can leaders join your Alumni if they haven’t completed an ECC coaching programme?
Yes ECC Connect also welcomes leaders who haven’t yet coached with ECC but want access to a trusted, human-centred leadership community. Many join through referrals, organisational partnerships or after hearing about ECC’s coaching expertise.