With an Executive Coach - You Don't Have to Make Critical Decisions Alone Anymore

When the stakes are this high, executive coaching gives you the confidential strategic partnership and clarity to navigate critical choices with confidence.

4.8 Years

 median CEO tenure (down 20% since 2013) (1,2,3)

39%

Of CEOs only last 1-5 years in their role

$1M+ Revenue increases

 achieved by our executive clients

100%

Confidential - your challenges stay between us

The Reality of Executive Leadership

The Weight You Carry - We Get It

  • Board members questioning every major decision
  • Hundreds of employees depending on your leadership
  • Shareholders expecting consistent growth and returns
  • Isolation - few people who truly understand the pressure
  • High-stakes decisions with incomplete information
  • Being responsible when things go wrong
  • Sleepless nights wondering if you made the right call

What If You Had:

  • A confidential thinking partner who gets the stakes
  • Someone to help you see blind spots before they become problems
  • Strategic clarity for complex, company-wide decisions
  • Tools to navigate board dynamics and investor pressure
  • Support for the personal cost of executive leadership
  • Confidence in your ability to lead through any challenge
  • A trusted advisor available when critical decisions arise

Nobody Has All the Answers

You didn't get here by having all the answers. You got here by making smart decisions with incomplete information. The best leaders know this truth: no one has all the answers, which is why they rely on trusted advisors and executive coaches to guide them through high-stakes situations.

But as the stakes of your decisions get exponentially higher - affecting entire business unites, major revenue streams, and the livelihoods of the people counting on your leadership - reading another business book or bouncing ideas off colleagues who don't understand your reality isn't enough. You need an executive coach who understands the weight these decisions carry.

When the Stakes Are This High

You need someone who understands the weight of executive decisions and can guide you to your best answers for your specific situation.

Not generic advice. Not theoretical frameworks. Strategic thinking partnership for the decisions that can make or break your tenure.

Someone who's been in the room with dozens of executives facing similar crossroads and can help you see what you can't see yourself.

Executive Coaching vs. Other Options

  • Books & Articles: Generic advice for theoretical situations
  • Colleagues & Peers: Don't understand your specific context
  • Internal Team: Can't be completely honest about challenges
  • Board Members: Have their own agendas and expectations
  • Going It Alone: No one to challenge your thinking
  • Executive Coaching: Strategic partner who gets the stakes

Arrington Coaching: The Strategic Partnership You Need

This Is What You've Been Looking For

For over 10 years, we've been the confidential thinking partner for C-suite executives across 14+ industries. We understand the weight you carry and the decisions that keep you awake at night.

Our ASCEND methodology isn't generic leadership training - it's strategic partnership designed specifically for executives who can't afford to get it wrong.

You need someone who's navigated these waters before and can help you see what you can't see yourself.

How Arrington Coaching Works

  • Structured ASCEND process that adapts to your current challenges and leadership style
  • Confidential space to work through your most critical decisions
  • Support for navigating board dynamics and investor pressure
  • Accountability for the goals that define your tenure success
  • Available when the critical decisions arise - not just scheduled sessions
  • Strategic perspective from someone who gets the stakes

The Arrington Coaching Difference

We don't do generic executive coaching. Every engagement is tailored to your specific industry, organizational challenges, and leadership style. You get a strategic thinking partner who understands exactly what you're dealing with.

This isn't about learning new skills - you already have those. This is about having someone who can help you see around corners and make the decisions that will define your legacy.

Helping us build a strong leadership pipeline

We partnered with David Arrington for executive coaching to help us build a strong leadership pipeline for the future growth of our company. Within a short period, we began to reap the benefits of his positive and professional coaching style. We consider him a valuable resource to help aid us in the growth of our executives.

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How Executive Coaching Transforms Your Leadership

Strategic Decision-Making

Move beyond reactive leadership. Our ASCEND methodology helps you think strategically about complex decisions before the pressure mounts. Research shows 87% of executives agree coaching has high ROI because it prevents costly mistakes. (4)

Confidential Thinking Space

Finally, someone you can be completely honest with about leadership challenges. 99% of companies report satisfaction with coaching because executives get the confidential support they can't find anywhere else in the organization. (4)

Drive Organizational Change

Lead successful transformation initiatives that stick. Whether you're brought in to turn things around or need to evolve for competitive advantage, meta-analysis research shows coaching has significant positive effects on performance and goal attainment - critical for change leadership success. (5)

Build Executive Presence

Command the room and inspire confidence in your leadership. 80% of coaching clients report increased self-confidence, leading to stronger leadership presence and more effective communication with all stakeholders. (6)

Develop Organizational Vision

Move from managing day-to-day operations to creating and communicating compelling organizational vision. Without clear direction, teams drift, priorities conflict, and strategic initiatives fail. Executive coaching helps you develop the clarity and communication skills to align your entire organization around a shared future.

Personal Leadership Sustainability

Avoid executive burnout while maintaining peak performance. Get support for the personal cost of carrying organizational responsibility so you can lead effectively for the long term.

The Cost of Waiting

The Brutal Reality

Median CEO tenure is now just 4.8 years - down 20% from 6 years in 2013. 39% of CEOs only last 1-5 years.

You don't get that many quarters to get it right. CEO turnover hit record highs in 2024 as board pressure and market volatility intensify.

Most executives think they'll address leadership development "next quarter" - but the tyranny of the urgent never stops. And you might not have a next quarter if things don't change.

What Happens If You Don't Act Now?

  • Nothing changes - the same problems keep recurring
  • Small leadership blind spots become full-blown crises
  • Unknown issues you didn't have time to consider explode
  • Mental fatigue and stress compound over time
  • Board and investor confidence erodes
  • Your tenure becomes another statistic

What Happens Next

01

Strategy Session

We discuss your specific situation, challenges, and goals. We'll also cover timing, pricing, and see if there's a good fit. Bring nothing but the issues you're facing - many executives get valuable insights from this conversation alone.

02

Your Decision

After our conversation, you'll know if executive coaching is right for your situation and if you're comfortable with our approach. If you decide to move forward, we'll get you started quickly with our streamlined process.

03

Begin Working Together

Using our proven ASCEND methodology, we start addressing your most pressing leadership challenges immediately. You'll see yourself thinking more strategically about decisions and feeling more confident in your leadership approach.

04

Ongoing Partnership

This becomes your confidential space to work through the critical decisions that define your tenure. You'll have a trusted advisor who understands the weight you carry and can help you lead with greater confidence and clarity.

Real Results from Real Executives

Why Executives Choose Arrington Coaching

Deep Executive Experience

We've worked with C-suite executives across 14+ industries for over 10 years. We understand the unique pressures, decisions, and isolation that come with executive leadership.

Complete Confidentiality

Everything stays between us. You can be completely honest about challenges, mistakes, and uncertainties without worry about organizational politics or perception.

Proven Results

Our executive clients have achieved over $1M in revenue increases, successful C-suite transitions, and sustainable leadership practices that drive long-term organizational success.

Strategic Partnership

This isn't therapy or training - it's strategic partnership for executives who need to think clearly about complex decisions that impact their entire organization.

Ready for a Thinking Partner Who Gets It?

Get the confidential support and strategic thinking partnership you need to lead with confidence. 

Schedule a consultation to discuss your specific executive challenges.

FAQs and Concerns

I just don't have time for coaching sessions.

We've often found this to be a smokescreen for executives who know they need change but struggle to take the first step. The tyranny of the urgent will always be there. The question is: do you want to keep putting out the same fires, or invest time now to prevent them?


The work will be there when you return from your 1-hour session, but you'll be refreshed and ready to approach problems with a fresh perspective. Most clients actually save time by making better decisions faster.

What if this doesn't work for me?

Our process is designed to produce results when followed - it's been battle-tested with hundreds of executives across 14+ industries.


Every situation is unique, and that's exactly how we approach every engagement. The only time we can't help is when leaders don't commit to the process.

We don't have this in the budget.

We understand budget constraints are real. But consider this: what's already in your budget for the costs of poor executive decisions? The leadership turnover, missed opportunities, extended project timelines, and organizational inefficiencies that stem from leadership gaps are already being funded - you're just not seeing them as line items.


Executive coaching often pays for itself with a single better strategic decision or avoided costly mistake. The question isn't whether you can afford it, but whether you can afford not to address the leadership challenges that are already impacting your bottom line.

How quickly will I see results

You'll have new insights in your first session. Most executives see measurable results within the first month, and significant transformation by month three. The timeline depends on your commitment to the process.

Can you coach multiple members of the same executive team?

Absolutely, and it often accelerates positive organizational change. We maintain strict confidentiality - what's shared with us stays with us.


When we work with multiple team members, it provides deeper insight into the underlying dynamics affecting the team's effectiveness. The more we understand the context, the better we can help each leader succeed individually and collectively.

Are there any prerequisites for executive coaching?

You need to be open to change and willing to work within our proven process. You should understand your business and current challenges, but beyond that - no special preparation required. The willingness to engage authentically and do the work is what matters most.

How long does an executive coaching engagement last?

Executive coaching is a process. While you'll see progress quickly, creating lasting leadership transformation typically takes time.


We offer 6, 9, or 12-month engagements, with month-to-month options afterward. Most executives find the sweet spot for sustainable change is around 12 months.

How do I know if coaching is working?

You'll notice it in how you approach decisions, handle pressure, and lead your team. Most executives report feeling more confident and strategic within the first month, with measurable organizational improvements following shortly after.

What if my situation is confidential/sensitive?

Complete confidentiality is fundamental to our work. Many executives bring highly sensitive organizational, strategic, and personal challenges. Everything stays between us - no exceptions.

Sources:

1. Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance. (2023, August 4). CEO tenure rates. Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governancehttps://corpgov.law.harvard.edu/2023/08/04/ceo-tenure-rates-2/
2. Russell Reynolds Associates. (2024). Global CEO turnover index annual report 2024. Russell Reynolds Associates. https://www.russellreynolds.com/en/insights/reports-surveys/global-ceo-turnover-index

3. Zippia. (2023, October 3). Average CEO tenure [2023]. Zippia Career Advice. https://www.zippia.com/advice/average-ceo-tenure/

4. International Coach Federation. (2024). Coaching ROI research. ICF Blog. https://coachingfederation.org/blog/coaching-roi-2024

5. International Coach Federation. (2024). ICF Global Coaching Study. International Coach Federation. https://coachingfederation.org/research/global-coaching-study

6. Theeboom, T., Beersma, B., & van Vianen, A. E. M. (2014). Does coaching work? A meta-analysis on the effects of coaching on individual level outcomes in an organizational context. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 9(1), 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1080/17439760.2013.837499


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