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.
The Reality of Executive Leadership
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
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
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.
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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?
What Happens Next
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.
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.
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.
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
David Arrington is an outstanding executive coach who provided me personalized professional development solutions to enhance my leadership development and mindset.  David always shared keen insights that would help address work and career challenges while also helping to craft innovative strategies to address them with clearly defined and attainable objectives.  I strongly recommend working with David.
Djana Harp
When I started working with David in 2020 I worried it might not be the right time given the Covid-19 virus was having such a negative impact in our business. The timing couldn't have been better! David helped me get out of reaction mode and out of the weeds and to thinking bigger picture.
Al Wiegert
I would recommend this program to anybody interested in learning and taking it to the next level. You learn new techniques, hone things you've learned throughout your career, and pick up new ideas.
Tomas Carlos
I've had the pleasure of working with David for a couple of years now. He's been an excellent executive coach. Through working with David, I have become a better communicator. David has also given me an alternative and thoughtful perspective when I needed it, sifting through what is important and what is not.
I would highly recommend David as an executive coach - he will quickly understand you, become your friend and your biggest cheerleader, and hold you accountable to the goals that you set for yourself, often pushing you past where you thought you could go.
Ravjot Pasricha
My experience with David Arrington for executive coaching has been tremendous. David adds value by identifying issues and solutions from the viewpoint of a neutral party. That point of view matched with his experience provides a framework for his clients to make better decisions. I enjoyed David’s candid but caring approach to coaching. His approach the is right mix of challenge and support. I’ve been able to institute and execute the strategies and plans discussed in our sessions with my team. Overall, my time spent with David provided great value for me in obtaining my professional and personal goals.
Shawn Buddenhagen
David is a tour de force of positive energy. I trusted him to challenge me to be better every day and I’m glad I made that investment in myself.
Generational transition at my family owned business had many pitfalls. David never backed down when asking tough questions and for that I am very grateful.
Matt Fine
David is an awesome executive coach! I work at a top tech company, and was trying to level up. David and I mapped out a goal and timeline and methodically worked towards it. Every growth feedback and each strategic point was thought through. Things came together and I can't thank him enough! I've recommended his service to many others. The program is great, his book is also a great read, highly recommended!
Lindsay P.
David has been my executive coach for over a year. After working with David, I am now thinking of ways to use my role as a platform for working cross functionally with others in the organization to achieve current strategic objectives and set new strategic objectives for continuous organizational improvement through revenue growth, employee retention, brand recognition, etc.
In addition, I am now achieving career goals that were previously stuck in a holding pattern before I began working with David. I would recommend David to anyone who is looking for a coach with the desire and willingness to take time for learning you as person, understanding your behavioral attributes, and holding you accountable achieving your personal and career growth plans.
Kevin Williams
I had the opportunity to be coached by Dr. Arrington for 6 months, and it was one of the best experiences I have had in my career. Dr. Arrington has many processes and systems that he utilized to help me reach my goals in key areas that was needed for my growth. To name a few of the areas, he coached me towards positive results such increasing customer satisfaction, Net Operating Income, building effective and productive relationships with team, and how to balance life and work. I highly recommend any organization to make the investment of Dr. Arrington's services into their Leaders at every level.
Reuben Canty
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.
Lynn Amann
David has assisted my development as a C-suite level executive in leadership. I have worked with him for six months and his program is both well organized and easily digestible. He helped me see through various work-life barriers and strengthened my approach to conflict resolution. He reminds me life is worth smiling about!
In working with David and his program for six months, I achieved deeper insight into myself but also how others perceived my contributions. This allowed me to improve in soft skill areas and be more mindful of how important effective communication is. David made our sessions easy to comply to and work within my busy schedule. I look forward to taking some newfound listening and planning skills into my leadership thanks to Arrington Coaching!
Michelle Hines
While working with Dr. Arrington I grew tremendously as a leader. He was able to get me to see and value things differently than I had before. He was a phenomenal coach and I know I’m a better leader as a result of his guidance, support, and challenges.
Khalilah Harrison
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Governance. https://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