Executive coaches work one-on-one with senior leaders, founders, and high-potential managers on leadership, communication, decision-making, and career transitions. Most are independent practitioners or run small firms, and they bill either the executive directly or the employer, often through HR or a learning and development team. Invoices usually cover coaching sessions, assessments, stakeholder interviews, and group or team work.
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Most executive coaches sell engagements rather than single hours. A typical package is 6 to 12 months of coaching with two to four sessions per month, billed as a monthly retainer or as a fixed fee split into installments. Hourly or per-session rates are used for short engagements, one-off sessions, and add-on work. Corporate clients, where the employer pays, usually pay higher rates than individuals paying out of pocket, and they often require a statement of work and a purchase order. Assessments such as 360 feedback tools or personality instruments are billed separately, either at cost or with a modest markup for administration and debrief. Stakeholder interviews, kickoff meetings with the sponsor, and three-way progress check-ins with the manager or HR are often built into the package but should be listed so they are visible. Travel for on-site coaching is billed as expenses or a day rate. Rates vary widely by experience, credentials, and client seniority.
| Service | Priced | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Individual coaching session (60 min), corporate client | per session | $250-600 |
| Individual coaching session (60 min), self-paying client | per session | $150-400 |
| Monthly coaching retainer (2-4 sessions plus email or text support between sessions) | per month | $800-3,500 |
| 6-month leadership coaching engagement | flat fee | $6,000-20,000 |
| 360 feedback assessment with interviews and debrief report | per leader | $1,000-3,500 |
| Personality or style assessment and debrief (e.g. DiSC, Hogan, MBTI) | per assessment | $150-700 |
| Team offsite or leadership workshop facilitation | per day | $3,000-8,000 |
| Sponsor or stakeholder alignment meeting | per hour | $200-450 |
Typical US ranges. Rates vary by region, experience, and job size.
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive coaching, month 3 of 6: four 60-minute sessions with VP of Operations | 4 session | $350.00 | $1,400.00 |
| Between-session support (email and 15-minute calls), included in monthly retainer | 1 month | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Three-way progress review with CHRO and coachee (45 min) | 1 meeting | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Hogan assessment and 90-minute debrief | 1 assessment | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Preparation and written development plan update | 2 hour | $250.00 | $500.00 |
| Total | $2,750.00 | ||
Notes: PO #44871. Engagement period: March 1-31. Payment due within 30 days of invoice date. Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours notice are billed in full. Please remit by ACH or check; wire details available on request. All coaching content is confidential.
In corporate work the person coached is often not the person paying. Naming both lets accounts payable match the invoice to the right budget.
Many companies will not pay without a PO. Including it avoids the invoice being rejected or sitting in a queue.
Dates tie each charge to delivered work and help the client track how many sessions in the package remain.
Showing sessions delivered against the package total prevents questions on retainer or prepaid engagements.
Licensing costs for 360 or personality tools are often reimbursed or budgeted separately from coaching fees.
On-site coaching can involve flights, hotels, and mileage. Clients usually require receipts and a clear split from fees.
If you billed a late cancellation, state the date and refer to the policy in your agreement so the charge is not a surprise.
Individual clients often pay monthly in advance or by installment, commonly by card or ACH. Corporate clients typically pay net 30, and some large companies run net 45 or net 60, so confirm this before the engagement starts. Many coaches invoice monthly retainers at the start of the month and collect 25 to 50 percent of a fixed-fee engagement upfront. Late fees of 1 to 1.5 percent per month are sometimes included in the contract, though many coaches prefer to pause sessions after a set number of days past due. Put the cancellation window, usually 24 to 48 hours, and the policy on unused sessions in your coaching agreement.
When the coachee pays personally, invoice at the start of each month or package period. Coaching depends on momentum, and collecting after the fact makes it awkward to raise a late balance while you are still working together.
Before the first session, ask the sponsor who approves invoices, whether a PO is required, and the payment timeline. Some companies need you to register as a vendor, which can take weeks.
The invoice goes to HR or finance, who may not be entitled to session content. List dates and service types only, and keep topics and notes out of the description.
If you offer email or text support between sessions, state the scope and response time in the agreement. Otherwise a flat monthly fee can turn into unlimited availability.
Decide whether missed sessions are forfeited, rescheduled within a window, or credited, and write it down. Engagements often run past their end date when sessions are postponed.
Monthly retainers or package fees are more common for ongoing executive coaching because they give predictable income and signal a committed engagement. Per-session billing works for short engagements, trial sessions, and clients who need flexibility.
Yes. Some engagements split cost, for example the employer pays for coaching and the executive pays for extras. Use separate invoices with clear references to the agreement, and do not combine them.
It depends on the state. Many states do not tax coaching services, but some tax certain consulting or training services. Check with your state revenue department or an accountant, and if tax applies show it as a separate line.
Invoice when the assessment is administered or at the debrief, depending on your agreement. Because you may pay the tool provider up front, many coaches bill the assessment in the first month.
Your agreement should state whether the fee is refundable, prorated, or due in full. A common approach is to bill for sessions delivered plus a notice period, often 30 days, and not refund prepaid periods already started.
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