Leadership Coach

Employment BOOST; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment BOOST is seeking an accomplished Leadership Coach to partner with senior leaders and management teams to drive measurable behavior change, leadership effectiveness, and organizational impact. This on-site role is based at our Birmingham, Michigan Training Center.

You will coach one-to-one and in groups, use assessments like 360 feedback and Hogan, and design accountability systems. You will also contribute to career services and college planning initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred in related fields.
• ICF ACC or PCC certification or equivalent coaching credential.
• Evidence-based coaching methodologies: CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Adult Learning.
• Leadership experience with team management, performance accountability.
• Coaching experience with managers and senior leaders across contexts.
• Business experience in change, culture initiatives, or leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one coaching and group engagements, including workshops and offsites.
• Apply diagnostic tools (360 feedback, Hogan, DiSC, CliftonStrengths) to set goals and action plans.
• Design accountability systems with feedback loops, progress tracking, and follow-ups.
• Design and deliver leadership development sessions aligned to client priorities.
• Provide coaching support to career services, outplacement, and college planning clients.
• Support college planning and student pathways as needed.
• Build trust with leaders across diverse industries and environments.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism with all stakeholders.
• Contribute to program development and external thought leadership.
• Contribute to internal initiatives beyond direct coaching.

Skills

Leadership coaching

Facilitation

Client engagement

Measurement & outcomes

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree in Organizational Psychology/Leadership

Tools

360 feedback tools

Hogan

DiSC

CliftonStrengths

Job description

Location: On-site at our Training Center in Birmingham, Michigan

We are seeking an accomplished Leadership Coach to partner with leaders and management teams across industries in driving measurable behavior change, leadership effectiveness, and organizational impact. This role is suited for a professional who blends practical leadership experience, mastery of evidence-based coaching frameworks, and the ability to translate insight into sustained performance improvement.

You will work directly with senior leaders, high-potential managers, and leadership teams to address challenges ranging from team effectiveness and communication alignment to culture initiatives and leadership pipeline development. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable in one-to-one coaching and group facilitation settings, with a proven ability to help leaders achieve meaningful and lasting growth. As a versatile member of our team, you will also support our career services, outplacement, and college planning clients as needed. This is an on-site role based at our Training Center in Birmingham, Michigan.

Location and Schedule

• This position is fully on-site at our Training Center in Birmingham, Michigan.
• Working hours may vary based on client demand.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one leadership coaching and group-based engagements, including workshops, leadership offsites, and small-group programs.
• Apply diagnostic tools such as 360 feedback, Hogan, DiSC, CliftonStrengths, or equivalent assessments to set clear development goals and action plans.
• Design accountability systems that support sustained behavior change, including stakeholder feedback loops, progress tracking, and follow-up sessions.
• Design and deliver leadership development sessions and learning experiences aligned to client priorities such as culture development, succession planning, team effectiveness, and organizational change.
• Provide coaching support to career services and outplacement clients as needed, helping individuals through career transitions, job search strategy, and professional growth.
• Support college planning for students as needed, guiding them through academic and career pathway decisions, college selection, and the application process.
• Build trust and credibility quickly with leaders across diverse industries and operating environments.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism with all client stakeholders.
• Contribute to internal program development and external thought leadership through speaking, writing, or facilitation.
• Contribute beyond direct coaching engagements as needed in a growing organization, including supporting program development, client delivery, and internal initiatives.

Required Credentials and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree in Organizational Psychology, Leadership, Behavioral Science, or related field preferred.
• Certifications: Recognized coaching certifications such as ICF ACC or PCC, or equivalent professional training.
• Methodological Expertise: Demonstrated application of evidence-based coaching methodologies, including Cognitive Behavioral Coaching, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Adult Learning Theory, or related frameworks.
• Leadership Experience: Experience leading and managing teams, with accountability for performance, people development, and results.
• Coaching Experience: Demonstrated success coaching managers and senior leaders across a variety of organizational contexts.
• Business Experience: Exposure to organizational change, culture initiatives, or leadership development programs where behavior change was central to success.

Desired Skills and Attributes

• Strong facilitation and group engagement skills across virtual and in-person environments.
• Ability to establish trust and influence quickly with leaders and stakeholders.
• Practical business acumen and understanding of team and organizational dynamics.
• Clear communication presence and professional judgment.
• Orientation toward measurable outcomes, including leadership effectiveness, retention, team performance, and culture improvement.
• Comfort operating in evolving client environments and contributing to program design.
• Versatility to coach across client types, from senior executives to individuals navigating career transitions to students planning for college.
• Flexibility to adjust working hours based on client demand.

Preferred Extras

• Published thought leadership or speaking experience.
• Experience coaching across multiple industries or operating environments.
• Experience in career coaching, outplacement, or career transition services.
• Experience in college planning, admissions advising, or student counseling.
• Familiarity with digital facilitation tools and learning platforms.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to work with leadership teams across a range of industries from our Birmingham, Michigan Training Center. You’ll deliver high-impact coaching and leadership development solutions that drive real organizational improvement. You will join a growing practice where your expertise and judgment will help shape how we develop leaders and strengthen performance across our client organizations.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Employment BOOST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment BOOST does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. This job description may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.