Career Coaching Directory
Find a career coach you can trust
Browse 16,808 career, executive and leadership coaches across 92 countries. Filter by specialty, industry and location, compare rates, and connect with a coach who fits your goals.
16,808
Career coaches listed
92
Countries covered
26
Industries
125 USD
Median rate, from 2,438 coaches
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Coaches by the industry you're targeting
Find a coach who knows how hiring works in your field.
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Coaches by what they specialize in
From career change to executive coaching, matched to what you need.
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Coaches near you
Local market knowledge and the right language.
Featured
Coaches to explore
Albert A
Careershift
New York, United States
Aviad A
Flowmind
Beersheba, Israel
Azhar A
E2i, Employment & Employability Institute
Singapore, Singapore
Barbara A
Simply Harmony Coaching
Seattle, United States
Bárbara A
Henry
Mar Del Plata, Argentina
Blair A
Employment And Training Designs, Inc.
Dearborn Heights, United States
Why a coach
What working with a career coach gives you
A good coach is the difference between guessing and moving with intent.
Clarity on direction
A coach helps you cut through noise and name what you actually want next, then builds a realistic path to get there.
Positioning that lands
Sharpen your CV, LinkedIn and story so the right roles notice you, tailored to how hiring actually works in your field.
Honest interview prep
Practice with someone who will tell you the truth, not just cheer you on, so you walk in ready for the hard questions.
Better offers
Negotiation guidance and benchmarks so you do not leave money or scope on the table when the offer comes.
The coaching industry
How career coaching works, briefly
Career coach vs. executive coach vs. life coach
Career coaches focus on your job search and progression: direction, positioning, interviews and offers. Executive and leadership coaches work with people already in senior roles on how they lead. Life coaches take a broader personal-development view. Many coaches blend these, which is why filtering by specialty matters more than the job title.
Credentials to look for
Coaching is largely unregulated, so credentials signal rigor rather than license. ICF accreditation (ACC, PCC, MCC) and reputable training schools are common markers, but relevant experience in your field and a working style that fits you matter just as much. Profiles list credentials and training where the coach has shared them.
Independent vs. institutional coaches
Some coaches run their own practice and take private clients; others sit inside universities, outplacement firms or company career-services teams. Both are valuable, but they serve different needs, hire differently, and price differently. The directory lists both.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career coach cost?
Measured across the JobMentis directory, the median published rate is 125 USD per hour, with the middle 50% of coaches charging 80 to 188 (n=2,438 coaches who disclose pricing, 2026). Rates vary widely by specialty and market. Independent career coaches commonly charge in the low-to-mid hundreds per hour, with executive and leadership coaches at the higher end and life or early-career coaches lower. Many coaches offer packages rather than single sessions. Use the filters to compare coaches and their listed rates in your country.
What does a career coach actually do?
A career coach helps you get clarity on direction, position yourself for the roles you want, prepare for interviews, negotiate offers, and navigate transitions. Unlike a recruiter, a coach works for you, not the employer. The best coaches combine structured frameworks with honest, personalized feedback.
How do I choose the right career coach?
Match the coach to your goal. Look for relevant specialty (career change, executive, interview prep), industry familiarity, a working style that fits you, and credentials or training that signal rigor. Shortlist two or three, read their approach, and have an intro conversation before committing.
Are the coaches in this directory verified?
Profiles marked "Verified" have been claimed by the coach and confirmed. Unclaimed profiles are listed from public professional-directory data so you can still discover them; coaches can claim, correct, or remove their profile at any time.
Is it free to use the directory?
Yes. Browsing, filtering and viewing coach profiles is free. There is no fee to find or contact a coach through the directory.
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Directory compiled and maintained by JobMentis · Author: Sylvain Querné
Who does the person on the other side actually work for?
In-house recruiters, agency recruiters, headhunters and career coaches all move around the same job with different incentives. One map shows who pays whom, whose interest each one serves, and which of them can afford to be honest with you.