Denis Simonov
Executive coach for leaders, ex-Amazon, based on Harvard Business School background
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | CEO and founder coachingExecutive presence and communicationLeadership developmentTeam performanceBurnout and resilienceStrategy and decision makingScaling and growthStartups and foundersCareer change |
| Works with | Executives and Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Business coach, Career coach and Health coach |
| Credentials | Erickson Coaching International certification; General Management Program, Harvard Business School; Leadership Circle Profile; President, HBS Association of Southern California |
Denis Simonov is an executive coach who works with high-performing leaders on growth, resilience and purpose. He spent over 15 years building and leading global teams at companies including Amazon, Unilever and Ford. He also founded and scaled businesses in New York and Asia. He has coached more than 60 executives. He leads the Harvard Business School alumni group in Southern California and uses the Leadership Circle Profile and Erickson Coaching methods.
What Denis helps with
Denis works with leaders on communication, decisions, strategy and team leadership. He also helps clients who face burnout, plan a career move or scale a company.
- Communication skills
- Decision making
- Leadership development
- Strategic planning
- Succession planning
- Team management
- Moving past burnout
- Scaling a company
Who Denis works with
Denis coaches high-performing leaders. His clients include executives who want to scale a business, land an executive role or change careers. He also works with leaders who feel burned out or want to align their work with their purpose.
How Denis works
Denis blends executive performance tools with mind-body integration. He uses named methods including the Leadership Circle Profile and Erickson Coaching. His longer engagement runs six months and includes a 360 analysis. A shorter starter package offers 5 or more hours of coaching.
Background and qualifications
Denis has over 15 years of experience building and leading global teams in wellness, e-commerce, logistics and sustainability. He held roles at Amazon, Unilever and Ford. He also founded and scaled businesses in New York and Asia. He holds a General Management Program certificate from Harvard Business School and a certification from Erickson Coaching International. He serves as President of the HBS Association of Southern California, and earlier served as Vice President. In that role he leads events for over 2500 alumni.
Denis Simonov pricing
Programs and services
- Getting Started package with 5 or more hours of coaching
- 6-month executive coaching engagement with 360 analysis
- Custom hourly coaching
Denis Simonov reviews
Denis Simonov has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Denis is a former Amazon executive who leads the Harvard Business School alumni group in Southern California.
Best for senior leaders and founders who want to scale, sharpen their leadership and move past burnout.
Common questions
How much does Denis Simonov charge?
Coaching with Denis runs $130 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Denis Simonov help with?
Denis Simonov helps with communication skills, decision making, leadership development and strategic planning.
Does Denis Simonov have reviews?
Denis Simonov has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Denis Simonov certified?
Denis Simonov lists: Erickson Coaching International certification; General Management Program, Harvard Business School; Leadership Circle Profile; President, HBS Association of Southern California.
Does Denis Simonov use a 360 analysis?
Yes. His 6-month executive coaching engagement includes a 360 analysis.
How many hours of coaching are in Denis's packages?
The Getting Started package has 5 or more hours.
How do I contact Denis Simonov?
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