Executive Coaching
Executive Coaching: Lead with Purpose and Impact
Whether you’re preparing for the C-suite, navigating a major career transition, or simply looking to lead with greater impact, executive coaching with The Savage Leader equips you with the mindset, tools, and strategies to unlock your next level.
Our coaching is built on a simple belief: real leadership starts from the inside out. We help high-performing leaders clarify their values, elevate their presence, and lead with confidence—so they can accelerate their growth, increase their impact, and show up as the leader they were meant to be.
Improve Public Speaking and Executive Presence
We coach leaders to own the room—whether it’s an industry conference, board meeting, team all-hands, or customer pitch. You’ll sharpen your communication skills, project confidence, and develop the gravitas of a true executive who inspires others.
Executive presence isn’t just “you know it when you see it.” We help leaders define what it means for them—then develop a leadership brand that reflects authenticity, confidence, and influence.
From there, we focus on the practical elements of becoming a better speaker—capturing and holding the attention of an audience, connecting through storytelling, and mastering the right tone, cadence, and gestures needed to support a powerful communication style and message.
Strong executive presence boosts credibility, accelerates career growth, and inspires greater trust and followership from teams, peers, and senior leadership.
Navigate a Career Transition
Feeling stuck or in limbo? We help leaders get clear on what’s next—and support them every step of the way as they move into it with purpose and confidence.
We start by uncovering what truly matters to you—your values, goals, and the kind of impact you want to make in both your career and life. From there, we help you identify career paths and roles that align with your bigger vision and long-term goals.
But we don’t stop at clarity. We prepare you to thrive in the roles you pursue—refining your narrative, elevating your executive presence, and building the leadership mindset needed to succeed. Once you land the right role, we guide you through the transition to ensure you hit the ground running and lead with confidence from day one.
This isn’t just about a job change—it’s about designing a career that feels aligned, energizing, and impactful.
Prepare for the C-Suite
Whether you’re stepping into a Director role, preparing for VP, or eyeing the C-suite, this coaching is built to help you succeed at the next level—and lead with lasting impact.
We start by assessing current performance through tools like performance reviews, 360 feedback, and conversations with key stakeholders. We also identify gaps in the leadership mindsets and competencies required to thrive at the next level—whether that’s VP, SVP, or C-suite.
Next, we co-create a tailored coaching roadmap based on this input—paired with the leader’s personal goals, aspirations, and areas for growth. This roadmap becomes our compass, keeping the coaching focused, intentional, and measurable.
Our coaching helps leaders close the gaps, make a smooth transition, and thrive in their next role.
Elevate Women Leaders
We help women leaders rise—with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Whether they’re preparing for a bigger role, returning from a career pause, or redefining success on their own terms, our coaching equips women to lead with authenticity and lasting impact.
We focus on building the skills and mindset that drive meaningful leadership: authenticity, courageous communication, and the resilience to lead through challenge and change. Just as important, we help women quiet their inner critics—those persistent voices of self-doubt, perfectionism, and comparison that can hold them back from fully owning their voice and power.
Our coaching creates space to reconnect with what matters most—their values, goals, and leadership identity.
The result? Women who lead boldly, elevate those around them, and build careers filled with purpose, momentum, and meaningful impact.
Our Coaching Process
Customized. Actionable. Built for impact.
Our 1:1 coaching programs typically run for 3, 6, or 12 months, depending on your goals and the complexity of your transition or growth path. Every engagement starts with a deep dive into your leadership strengths, challenges, values, and aspirations—along with input from key stakeholders, performance reviews, and 360 feedback when available.
From there, we co-create a personalized coaching roadmap focused on the leadership mindsets, behaviors, and skillsets you’ll need to thrive in your current role—or succeed in the next one. Coaching sessions are typically bi-weekly or monthly, with targeted exercises and reflection work between sessions to accelerate growth.
We also build in quarterly stakeholder check-ins to track progress, refine focus areas, and ensure coaching stays aligned with real-world outcomes.
You’ll walk away with:
A clearer understanding of who you are and how you lead
Practical tools and frameworks to lead with more confidence and less stress
A trusted partner to challenge, support, and hold you accountable every step of the way
Real progress toward your most important professional and personal goals
A renewed sense of purpose—and the fulfillment that comes from leading in a way that feels true to you
Ready to take the next step?
Let’s talk about your goals and how coaching can help you reach them. Schedule a Call.
Our Coaches
Our coaching team is led by Darren Reinke, founder and CEO of The Savage Leader and author of The Savage Leader and The Savage Manager (in progress). Darren is a trusted executive coach, keynote speaker, and leadership trainer who has worked with leaders from Nike, AT&T, Thermo Fisher, and high-growth startups across industries.
Our extended team of certified coaches bring real-world leadership experience and deep coaching expertise. Each coach is trained in The Savage Leader methodology and has worked with executives across sectors including tech, life sciences, professional services, and manufacturing.
We specialize in coaching leaders from Director level to CEO.
