CEO COACHING
For Leaders Carrying Significant Responsibility.
Confidential executive coaching that strengthens strategic thinking, leadership effectiveness and organisational impact.
CEO Reality of Leading At The Top
Many CEOs I coach experience
- Decision fatigue
- Isolation
- Board pressure
- Executive team complexity
- Organisational change
- Performance expectations
This coaching provides a confidential space to navigate those realities.
ROI. Leadership Impact Measured Through LeaderPulse
- Increased leadership effectiveness
- Improved board engagement
- Stronger executive team realationships
- Greater confidence under pressure
THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF 1:1 CEO COACHING
Leading is tough. It’s meant to be. The higher you climb, the fewer people you can truly talk to. The noise grows, decisions get faster, and the pressure becomes relentless. That’s where Nick Roud Coaching steps in, not to tell you what to do, but to help you think clearly, act deliberately, and lead with purpose.
As a CEO, you don’t need another consultant. You need a trusted sounding board, someone who will challenge your thinking differently, hold space for honest conversations, and push you to be the best possible version of yourself.
Together, we’ll work on the things that matter most: how you show up, how you connect with your board, your executive team, your staff and how you create meaningful impact.
What CEO Coaching Looks Like
Every session over the 12 months is designed for where you are, not a formula or checklist. This is not a one week residential this is coaching. We start by understanding what’s driving you and what’s holding you back. From there, we go deep into how you think as a leader and where you want to go next.
Expect space for reflection. Expect direct, respectful challange. Expect growth you can measure – not just in business results, but in confidence, influence, and clarity.
Across your 12 month one to one coaching, we will also spend 2 full days together in a lodge (location within the CEO’s home country).
Format
12 months 1:1, blend of inperson and virtual. A highly structured, deeply personal partnership.
Investment
Engagements start from $32,500 + GST NZD
Location
Currently coaching CEO’s in New Zealand, Australia, Jakarta, Dubai, Singapore, Canada and India. October 2026
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Evidence based Outcomes for chief executive officers
What outcomes do Chief Executive Officers experience?
- Greater strategic clarity and sharper judgment at the most senior level.
- A more assured and composed leadership presence across the organisation and with the board.
- Improved ability to navigate complexity, ambiguity, and competing priorities without losing focus.
- Stronger alignment between personal leadership style, executive performance, and organisational expectations.
- More consistent impact through intentional decision-making, communication, and follow-through.
Results matter when you are investing in professional development.
This is for CEOs who:
This is for CEOs who:
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Are leading at a significant level and want a trusted, confidential thinking partner.
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Value depth, candour, and practical strategic challenge.
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Want to sharpen their leadership presence, judgment, and consistency over time.
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Are willing to reflect honestly on their leadership behaviours and make meaningful shifts.
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See coaching as an investment in sustained performance, not a quick fix.
This is not for CEOs who:
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Want someone to simply agree with them or validate every decision.
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Are looking for a purely operational or advisory service rather than coaching.
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Are unwilling to be challenged, reflect deeply, or change entrenched habits.
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Prefer quick tactical answers over a sustained development process.
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Do not see value in investing time and attention into their own leadership growth.
The Essence of CEO Coaching 1:1
This programme is designed for CEOs who want a confidential, highly tailored coaching partnership that strengthens leadership performance, sharpens strategic presence, and supports sustained impact at board level.
What behavioural shifts are commonly observed?
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A calmer, more measured leadership style under pressure.
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Greater discipline in how time, energy, and attention are directed.
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More thoughtful board and executive engagement, with clearer articulation of priorities and rationale.
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Stronger accountability to outcomes, pace, and leadership standards.
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Increased self-awareness around habits, blind spots, and the behaviours that shape senior credibility.
CEO Case Study 2026
Challenge
A CEO leading a 1,000+ person organisation was experiencing significant pressure from governance stakeholders, organisational growth demands and executive team misalignment.
Focus
- Strategic clarity
- Board relationships
- Executive team effectiveness
- Leadership presence
Engagement
12 months one-to-one coaching includind two full days off-site
Outcomes
- Improved board confidence and trust
- Stronger leadership presence
- Better focus on letting go
- Deliberate strategic decision-making
- Significant increase in leadership effectiveness scores through LeaderPulse
Client Reflection
“The coaching with Nick provided something I couldn’t find internally: independent challenge, strategic perspective and complete confidentiality.”
Chief Executive Officer
- One to One CEO Coaching is bespoke to the Individual Professional Development Needs. We will ensure the following aspects are embedded into the coaching
- 12 months confidential one-on-one CEO Coaching
- The Leading CEO Assessment
- Bespoke CEO Coaching
- LeaderPulse (ROI)
- Independent Sounding Board
- 12 month partnership with Health GP (only available to New Zealand + Australia clients)
- 2 Full Days offsite: This takes place within the first three months and again at month nine
Schedule A Confidential Leadership Discussion
2026: 1:1 CEO Coaching is fully booked.
2027: 1:1 CEO Coaching applications now open
It's lonelier at the very top and having a trusted coach to sound things out, discuss many things in a safe, confidential environment enables CEOs to perform better.
Nick Roud has been coaching Chief Executives here in New Zealand and other parts of the world for 10 years. He works as a trusted sounding board in bespoke, long-term coaching relationships, helping CEOs think clearly, navigate complexity, and lead with confidence and impact.
Nick is a dyslexic introvert who see’s things differently.
His approach is sharp, practical, and highly individualised. Nick provides the space, challenge, and perspective CEOs need to make better decisions, stay grounded, and lead well over time.
Articles for CEO’s
Leadership: A Definitive Guide to Getting People Somewhere Worth Going.
Written by Nick Roud, Auckland October 5th 2026. Leadership is one of those words that has been polished, packaged, laminated and placed in reception areas beside bowls of expensive mints. It appears in corporate values statements, conference lanyards and LinkedIn...
Why CEOs Will Need Outstanding HR Relationships and How They Work Best.
Article written by Nick Roud Coaching. Auckland, New Zealand September 2026. The most underrated strategic advantage a CEO can cultivate is not a new technology platform, a market expansion, or a cost-cutting programme. It is the quality of their relationship with...
Where Your Leadership Focus Is Holding You Back
written by Leadership Coach, Nick Roud September 3rd 2026, Auckland, New Zealand For many leaders, the instinct to focus on their team is not merely understandable; it is commendable. People management is visible work. It requires attention, energy and judgement....
CEO, How Are You Leading Your ELT?
A 2026 Perspective for CEOs Who Want More from Their Executive Team. Written by Multi-Award Winning Leadership Coach Nick Roud. Aug 2026, Auckland, New Zealand. If you are a CEO in 2026, you already know the script. Confidence is down. Pressure is up. AI investment is...
Building a Team of Leaders.
Article written by Multi Award Winning Leadership Coach, Nick Roud. August 18th, Auckland, New Zealand. A leadership team is more than a collection of capable individuals. It is a system of relationships, decisions, conversations and shared accountability. On a scale...