Emily Thompson
Executive coach for leaders stepping into bigger roles
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Leadership developmentNew managersExecutive presence and communicationTransitions and new rolesStrategy and decision makingBurnout and resilienceLeadership and team buildingStartups and foundersExit planning and succession |
| Works with | Managers, Executives and Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Business coach |
| Credentials | Trained at the Hudson Institute of Coaching |
Emily Thompson is an executive coach for managers, senior leaders, and founders who are stepping into bigger roles. She is a former in-house leader who worked inside fast-growing startups and large enterprises. She led global talent teams and managed multi-million-dollar budgets. She has coached 60+ executives. Her focus is executive presence, sharper communication, and clear decisions in high-pressure moments. She trained at the Hudson Institute of Coaching.
What Emily helps with
Emily works with leaders who face bigger responsibility and more pressure. She helps them lead with more clarity and confidence.
- Moving into leadership or managing former peers
- Preparing for high-stakes conversations
- Handling more visibility at work
- Navigating career pivots
- Working through burnout or lost confidence
- Strengthening executive presence
- Sharpening communication and decision making
- Succession planning and team management
Who Emily works with
Emily coaches managers, senior leaders, and founders who are stepping into bigger roles and feeling the pressure that comes with them. Many are new to leading, are managing people who used to be their peers, or are heading into more visible work.
How Emily works
Emily offers a Getting Started package with 5 hours or more of coaching. The 6 month engagement includes a 360 analysis. Custom hourly coaching is also available. Her style is direct and practical, with a focus on real decisions and real conversations. Clients leave sessions with concrete next steps to use right away.
Background and qualifications
Emily built her career working inside both fast-growing startups and large enterprises. She led global talent teams, managed multi-million-dollar budgets, and supported executives through high-stakes transitions. She holds Vice President level experience. She realized the part of every role she loved most was the coaching, so she became a coach. She trained at the Hudson Institute of Coaching. She has worked with 60+ executive coaching clients.
Emily Thompson pricing
Programs and services
- Getting Started package with 5+ hours of coaching
- 6 month executive coaching engagement with 360 analysis
- Custom hourly coaching
Emily Thompson reviews
Emily Thompson has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A former in-house Vice President level leader who led global talent teams and now coaches leaders through role changes.
Best for managers, senior leaders, and founders moving into bigger roles who want direct, practical coaching.
Common questions
How much does Emily Thompson charge?
Coaching with Emily runs $100 to $175 an hour. Message Emily from this page for an exact quote.
What does Emily Thompson help with?
Emily Thompson helps with moving into leadership or managing former peers, preparing for high-stakes conversations, handling more visibility at work and navigating career pivots.
Does Emily Thompson have reviews?
Emily Thompson has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Emily Thompson certified?
Emily Thompson lists: Trained at the Hudson Institute of Coaching.
Does Emily Thompson include a 360 assessment?
Yes, her 6 month executive coaching engagement includes a 360 analysis.
Who does Emily Thompson coach?
She coaches managers, senior leaders, and founders who are stepping into bigger roles.
How do I contact Emily Thompson?
Send Emily a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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