Why This Matters Now

Corporate leaders are under more pressure than ever. A recent Deloitte report showed that nearly 70 percent of executives feel overwhelmed by competing priorities and decision fatigue. At the same time, the demand for leadership roles in high growth cities like Austin and Chicago continues to rise.

With promotion paths tightening and expectations increasing, leaders can’t afford to stay stuck. Today’s professionals aren’t looking for more hustle. They’re looking for guidance, strategy, and support that works in real life.

That’s where executive coaching becomes one of the smartest investments you can make for your career, your wellbeing, and your long term earning potential.

The 5 Step Guide to Making an Executive Coaching Investment That Pays Off

What It Is

An executive coaching investment is a structured partnership with a trained coach who helps you identify your blind spots, upgrade your thinking, and accelerate your growth. Think of it the same way athletes hire top level coaches. It’s targeted, personalized, and focused on your future.

Why It Works

Studies from the International Coaching Federation show a 788 percent ROI when factoring in productivity gains, salary increases, and emotional wellbeing.
In my world, 100 percent of clients seeking a new role landed exactly what they wanted and made back more than their coaching investment.
Dr. Wendy Crossman, featured on my podcast, put it simply:
“It was the best money I ever spent on myself. I’d do it again happily.”

How to Apply It

Use this quick checklist before investing:

• Identify where you feel stuck or under-supported
• Look for a coach with real corporate experience
• Choose a program with proven results
• Make sure the chemistry feels right
• Commit to the process weekly
• Track your wins, even the small ones

Who Benefits?

• Corporate leaders who want a promotion
• Women balancing family and executive roles
• Managers stepping into VP or C-suite visibility
• High performing professionals who feel stuck
• Anyone who wants better boundaries, confidence, and clarity

Where Does This Exist?

Executive coaching programs for corporate leaders exist in 1:1 formats, group masterminds, and hybrid programs. My PH+ Lab, 1:1 coaching, Land The Leadership Role, and the 5% Club movement are built specifically for ambitious women and corporate leaders in Austin, Chicago, and across the US.

Listen to one of my client’s testimonies on how coaching drastically enhanced her performance and happiness: Executive Coaching That Change… – The 5% Club for leaders – Apple Podcasts

Examples of Coaching Transformations in Action

A CEO in Austin, Texas walking into her board meetings with calm confidence, a stronger voice, and the executive presence she always had but finally knows how to use.

A surgeon in Austin launching her own practice and finally experiencing the freedom, success, and deep connection with patients she’d dreamed about for years.

Corporate mothers in Austin and Chicago who discovered they really can have ambition and balance through coaching, without losing themselves in the process.

Common Questions About Executive Coaching Investment

1. Is executive coaching really worth the money?
Yes. Leaders regain time, increase confidence, communicate better, and often see immediate improvements in performance and earning potential.

2. How long before I see results?
Most clients feel a shift within the first month. Promotions or significant role changes often occur within 3–6 months.

3. Do I need 1:1 coaching or a group program?
It depends on your goals. 1:1 is more personalized. Group programs offer community, training, and structure. Many clients do both.

4. What if I don’t have time?
You don’t need more time. You need better systems, boundaries, and support. Coaching gives you that.

5. Will my company pay for it?
Often yes. Many HR teams have budgets for leadership development, especially for emerging and senior leaders. Self-funded clients receive 50% off – because I believe in rewarding leaders who are done waiting and ready to bet on themselves.

30 Day Action Plan to Maximize Your Executive Coaching Investment

• Week 1: Identify your biggest barriers
• Week 2: Map out your goals and leadership gaps
• Week 3: Start implementing boundaries and mindset tools
• Week 4: Track early wins and refine your strategy

Small consistent actions compound fast.

Ready to see what stepping into your next level looks like?

Book a discovery call or join the PH+ Lab’s Spring 2026 Cohort.
Your future career, energy, and happiness depend on the decisions you make now.

Your coach, your cheerleader, your acountability partner,

Shayla

About Shayla King
Shayla King is an executive coach, former C-suite leader, and social scientist specializing in helping corporate leaders increase performance and happiness. Based in Austin and Chicago, she blends behavioral science, neuroscience, and real corporate experience to create leaders who thrive at work and at home.

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About Evolve Career

Evolve Career helps corporate leaders rise without burning out through executive coaching, leadership development programs, and the PH+ Lab. We support organizations and individuals across Austin, Chicago, and nationwide.