Leadership Trainer & Executive Coach

About the Role

CXO Academy is hiring an accomplished Leadership Trainer & Executive Coach to guide and develop CEOs, CXOs, founders, business leaders, and senior executives. This is a freelance/contract assignment suited to seasoned leadership professionals who are motivated to help shape the next generation of strategic and visionary leaders.

Ideal Profile

• At least 15 years of hands-on experience in leadership, executive management, consulting, or coaching.
• A demonstrated history of advising and coaching CEOs, CXOs, board members, and business owners.
• Strong command over leadership development, organizational change, and business strategy.
• Experience in running executive workshops, leadership bootcamps, masterclasses, and coaching initiatives.
• Excellent abilities in communication, facilitation, mentoring, and stakeholder coordination.

Core Training Areas

• Executive leadership excellence
• Strategic thinking and decision-making
• CEO and CXO effectiveness
• Alignment of vision, mission, and organization goals
• High-performing team development
• Leadership communication and executive presence
• Change management and digital transformation
• Business growth and scaling approaches
• Innovation and future-ready leadership
• Stakeholder and board management
• Emotional intelligence for leaders
• Conflict resolution and crisis leadership
• Performance management and accountability
• Succession planning and leadership pipeline building

Target Audience

• CEOs
• CXOs such as CFOs, COOs, CTOs, CIOs, CHROs, and CMOs
• Founders and entrepreneurs
• Business unit heads
• Senior managers and directors
• Board members
• High-potential future leaders

Key Responsibilities

• Create and facilitate executive leadership development programs.
• Run leadership assessments and deliver one-to-one coaching sessions for executives.
• Lead strategic planning sessions and leadership workshops.
• Coach senior leadership teams as well as emerging talent.
• Build customized leadership frameworks and learning paths.
• Support transformation efforts and broader change initiatives across the organization.
• Track program outcomes and assess business impact.

Preferred Certifications

• Executive coaching certification.
• Leadership development certification.
• Organizational development certification.
• Behavioral assessment certifications such as DISC, MBTI, Hogan, and similar tools.

Expected Program Outcomes

• Greater confidence and capability in executive decision-making.
• Stronger leadership effectiveness and executive presence.
• Better organizational alignment and performance.
• Improved team engagement, accountability, and productivity.
• Faster business growth and innovation.
• More future-ready leadership capacity within the organization.

Engagement Type

This is a flexible freelance/contract engagement that may include workshops, coaching assignments, leadership bootcamps, and executive development programs.

Application Note

Candidates who are passionate about developing outstanding leaders and supporting transformational organizational growth are encouraged to express interest.