CEO coaching

CEO coaching

Being a CEO is lonely. Especially if you’re a founder. Your team expects answers. Your investors want growth. And most days, you’re still winging it.

That’s why CEO coaching matters.

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At Monkhouse & Company, we offer no-nonsense CEO coaching for founders and senior leaders who are ready to step up, scale up, or take stock. Whether you’re climbing, coasting or in crisis, our CEO coaching services help you make smarter decisions, show up with intent, and lead your business like you mean it.

We’ve been where you are. And we’ve helped hundreds of ambitious CEOs get where they want to go.

What is CEO coaching?

CEO coaching is a structured, one-to-one partnership designed to make you a better leader. It’s time carved out to think clearly, challenge yourself, and strengthen your impact at the top.

You set the agenda. We bring sharp questions, practical tools and fresh perspective.

Whether you’re navigating growth, wrestling with tough decisions, or just trying to get out of your own head, CEO coaching helps you break through.

It’s not about advice for advice’s sake. It’s about moving forward, with purpose.

Why choose Monkhouse & Company for your CEO coaching?

Because we’ve actually done the job. Dom Monkhouse has built and led scale-ups that exited for hundreds of millions. He’s also coached CEOs through high-growth phases, leadership transitions and everything in between.

At Monkhouse & Company, our CEO coaching services are direct, practical and built around your goals. We listen deeply. We ask hard questions. And when needed, we’ll call you out.

This isn’t off-the-shelf advice. It’s CEO coaching built around you—your business, your context, your challenges. I’ll help you lead with clarity, make faster, better decisions, and stop wasting energy on the wrong things. When it all feels hard or messy, I’ll get you unstuck. And I won’t sit there nodding politely while you vent. My job is to tell you the truth, challenge your thinking and push you to take action. If that’s what you’re after, we’re probably a great fit.

Benefits of CEO coaching

Clarity

Cut through the noise and get clear on your goals, priorities, and blind spots.

Confidence

Build stronger conviction in your decisions, even when the stakes are high.

Focus

Spend more time on what moves the needle, and less on what drains you.

Accountability

Have someone in your corner who challenges you, tracks your progress, and keeps you honest.

Growth

Develop as a leader so your business can scale without burning you out.

CEO coaching vs CEO mentoring

Not sure whether you need a CEO coach or a mentor? Here’s how we see it:

CEO coaching

Structured conversations focused on growth, change and performance
You set the agenda; we help you stay on it.
More about challenge, less about advice

Learn from someone who’s been in your shoes
More directional, more about sharing experience
Ideal if you’re early in your CEO journey or navigating new territory

At Monkhouse & Company, we offer CEO mentoring as well as CEO coaching. Many clients start with one and move to the other as their needs evolve.

Who we work with

We work with founder-CEOs, co-founders and MDs in scale-up and mid-market businesses. Some are first-time CEOs. Others are on their second or third venture. All want to grow.

Our clients are smart, curious, and often stretched. Some feel like the business is running them. Others are just tired of being the bottleneck. What they all have in common: they want to lead better, and they’re ready to be challenged.

Where we work

We offer CEO coaching across the UK and beyond. In-person sessions take place in our Management Lab just outside Salisbury—a peaceful, no-bull space to reset and rethink.

We also work with CEOs in London, Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh and internationally via remote coaching sessions. Whether you’re based in the UK or abroad, we meet you where you are.

FAQs

What does a CEO coach actually do?

A CEO coach listens, challenges, supports and holds you accountable. They help you reflect, reframe and refocus so you can lead with more clarity and intent.

ow is CEO coaching different from executive coaching?

CEO coaching is a form of executive coaching, but it’s tailored specifically for the unique pressures and responsibilities of the CEO role.

Do you offer CEO coaching in London?

Yes. We work with clients in London and across the UK, either in person or online.

Can CEO coaching help with burnout?

Yes. Many CEOs use coaching to manage stress, regain control, and set healthier boundaries—without stepping back from growth.

What if I’ve never worked with a coach before?

That’s fine. Most of our clients haven’t. We’ll walk you through how it works and make sure it’s the right fit before we begin.

Can CEO coaching help if my business is already doing well?

Absolutely. Many of our clients come to coaching from a position of strength—they’re growing, profitable, and hitting targets. But they want to lead more intentionally, avoid future plateaus, or simply stop being the bottleneck. Good coaching isn’t just for fixing problems—it’s for unlocking potential.

How long does a CEO coaching programme last?

There’s no fixed timeframe. Some CEOs work with us for a few months around a specific challenge or transition. Others stay for years because it consistently adds value. We’ll tailor the cadence and duration to fit your needs.

What kind of results can I expect from CEO coaching?

Most clients report clearer thinking, stronger decision-making, and more control over their time and energy. Coaching doesn’t solve your problems for you—it helps you solve them faster, with less stress and more confidence.

Do you offer coaching for CEOs managing remote or hybrid teams?

Yes. Many of our clients lead distributed teams. Coaching gives you space to think about culture, communication, and performance in a remote context—so you can lead effectively, wherever your team is.

Can coaching support succession planning or exit strategy?

Definitely. Whether you’re preparing to hand over the reins or planning a future exit, CEO coaching can help you develop your successor, refine your role, and make sure the business is ready—without losing momentum.