LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM

Build the coaching culture
you can't build alone

Exec combines expert coaches, guided practice for difficult conversations, and L&D analytics. Scale manager development without adding headcount.

Leader developing their management skills
Manager Effectiveness
+34%
Managers Coached
127 This Quarter
Trusted by top teams on G2
THE EXEC DIFFERENCE

Ready managers. Real skills. Clear results.

Traditional Approach
Managers promoted for IC skills, not management ability
External coaches are expensive and hard to track
Feedback training doesn't translate to behavior
Development is ad-hoc or one-size-fits-all
No way to verify managers are actually ready
With Exec
Structured development for every manager population
Vetted coaches with relevant experience and full visibility
Practice builds muscle memory for difficult conversations
Customized programs for new, mid, and senior leaders
Certification proves managers can handle what's ahead
PROVEN RESULTS

Great managers aren't born—they're developed.
Now you can develop them at scale.

34%
Improvement in manager effectiveness scores
3x
More difficult conversations practiced per month
47%
Reduction in time to manager readiness

Based on aggregated data from Exec customers running leadership development programs

PRACTICE TOOLS

Practice the conversations managers avoid

Leadership scenarios
Build practice around feedback delivery, performance conversations, and difficult decisions. Managers prepare for real situations.
Medium
Hard
Easy
Very Hard
Medium
Instant feedback
Specific coaching on communication, empathy, and clarity
Try this approach:
Readiness certification
Verify managers can handle critical conversations
Marcus T.
Ready
Jennifer L.
Ready
David K.
In Progress
Expert coaching
Vetted coaches matched to your specific needs
Sarah M.
4.9
Executive Coach • 12 yrs

Try AI Practice for leaders

Pick a scenario and practice a difficult conversation.

Performance Review
Deliver constructive feedback to a top performer who isn't ready for promotion
Executive Briefing
Layoff Notification
Forecast Coaching
Change Management
Performance Review
Executive Briefing
Layoff Notification
Forecast Coaching
Change Management
VISIBILITY & ANALYTICS

See what's working

Alaina J.
PROFICIENT
Discovery
Negotiation
Building Trust
DEVELOPING
Product Demos
Pricing
Manager progress
Track each manager's development and practice activity
Team analytics
Identify skill gaps across your manager population
Proficiency
Skill measurement
Objective assessment with consistent AI evaluation
1:1 COACHING

Expert coaches, without the overhead

300+ vetted coaches
Less than 1.5% of applicants accepted. Seasoned operators with executive experience from companies like Airbnb, Salesforce, and Nike.
Candice L.
Candice L.
CPCC
4.9
Malcom G.
Malcom G.
ACC
5
Beth W.
Beth W.
PCC
5
Arika A.
Arika A.
ACC
4.9
Nick M.
Nick M.
ACC
4.9
Smart matching
Coaches matched to goals, industry, and personality
Finding your match...
98%
Credit system
Pay only for completed sessions. No waste.
Credits
Q1
847/ 1,200
253 used
100 scheduled
Full visibility
Track progress and outcomes across all programs
24
Enrolled
89%
On Track
+21 more
Sessions
Goals

See the full coaching platform

Program design, coach curation, analytics, and more

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USE CASES

Programs for every leadership initiative

New Manager Onboarding
Foundational skills for first-time managers
Difficult Conversations
Feedback, performance, and separations
High Potential Programs
Accelerate future leader development
Coaching Skills
Teach managers to coach effectively
Change Management
Guide teams through transitions
Succession Planning
Develop the bench for critical roles
Executive Presence
Communicate with impact
Performance Management
Consistent, effective conversations

Achieve more with Exec

They understand our business needs and deliver customized solutions - from executive coaching to leadership facilitation.

Coaches with real credibility - they've served in functions relevant to our employees. That matters.

Lauren Covert Weber
Director of People Operations & Development at Cockroach Labs

Frequently Asked Questions

The research is clear: practice drives behavior change, classroom training doesn't. Exec combines live coaching (for personalized guidance), AI practice (for repetition and muscle memory), and structured programs (for accountability). Managers don't just learn concepts—they practice applying them until the behaviors become natural. We track skill development over time so you can see improvement, and certification gates ensure managers can demonstrate competence before handling real situations.
We accept only 1.5% of coach applicants based on credentials, experience, and coaching effectiveness. For leadership development, we prioritize coaches with relevant industry experience, management background, and executive presence. Matching considers the specific development goals, personality fit, and scheduling needs. If a match isn't working, we'll find a new coach at no additional cost.
Absolutely. The platform is built for this. You can create distinct programs for new managers (focused on fundamentals like feedback, 1:1s, and delegation), mid-level leaders (strategic thinking, cross-functional influence), and executives (board communication, organizational change). Each program can combine different ratios of coaching, AI practice, and content based on what each population needs.
Each AI practice session takes 5-15 minutes. Managers can practice a difficult conversation right before they have to have it in real life, run through feedback scenarios during a break, or complete certification requirements at their own pace. It's designed for how busy managers actually work, not how L&D wishes they worked.
You get full visibility: coaching session completion, AI practice frequency and scores, skill development trends, program progress, and certification status. Dashboards show you which managers are engaged, where skill gaps persist, and how the overall population is developing. This replaces the 'black box' of traditional external coaching where you paid for sessions but had no idea what was happening.
Coaching uses a credit-based system—you buy credits in bulk and allocate them to programs. Credits are only consumed when sessions are completed, so no waste from no-shows. AI practice and programs are priced per user with unlimited usage. We structure deals based on your specific mix of coaching, AI practice, and program management needs.
Yes, most organizations start with a pilot cohort—often 20-50 managers going through a specific program (new manager onboarding or high-potential development are common starting points). This lets you validate the approach, gather feedback, and refine before broader rollout. Pilots typically run 3-6 months depending on program design.
Coaching programs can launch within 2-3 weeks once we've completed the program design conversation and coach matching. AI practice scenarios take 1-2 weeks to customize for your specific situations. Most pilots are fully operational within a month. We assign a dedicated customer success manager to handle onboarding and ongoing optimization.
Build the coaching culture you've been designing
Scale leadership development with coaching, practice, and structured programs