CEO COACHING
to think, to lead and to grow.
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
POA
Location
Currently coaching CEO’s in New Zealand, Australia, Jakarta, Dubai, Singapore and Canada. June 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.
Chief Executive Officer Investment
Not for any CEO- 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
- Tailored CEO Coaching
- Measurable growth tool (ROI)
- Independent Sounding Board
- 2 Full Days At A Lodge (Strategy Focus); location within the country of the CEO
Investing in CEO development since 2016. Contact Nick Roud to confidentially discuss your coaching
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.
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