Empowering Leaders,
Driving Results.

Expertly matched C-level executives, coaching high-powered leaders focused on people and profit.

Core Services

Best for individual leaders

Personalized 1:1 coaching built around the leader’s role, context, development priorities, and organizational environment. Engagements can include bespoke onboarding and a cadence designed around the leader’s schedule and goals.

Cadence

Weekly Bi-weekly Monthly Blended

Best for leadership teams

Facilitated development experiences that create peer learning, accountability, and shared growth across leadership teams.

Best for organizations

Practical leadership development led by experienced coaches and operators.

Focus areas

Communication Executive presence Emotional intelligence Change leadership Sales leadership Team effectiveness and more

Best for HR & executive teams

Strategic support for HR and executive teams.

Focus areas

Leadership effectiveness Talent development Succession Organizational alignment Coaching program design and more

Best for founders & operators

Coaching that links the company’s growth goals to the operational plan and organizational structure needed to execute a leader’s strategic vision. Our founder and operator clients in the SMB market lean on us for this most.

100+ Companies Served
15,000+ Coaching Sessions
Dozens of CEO transitions
>500 Years of Executive Leadership Experience
150+ Publications
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The challenges of leadership never stop.

From navigating complex decisions to developing high performing teams and needing to grow your company, the demands only increase over time. You need to perform constantly and sometimes, you can’t do it alone. Like every great athlete, having the right coach behind you can push you and your team to achieve more.

Our CxO Coaches are here to help you in any of these areas.

You don’t need or want generic advice—you need a seasoned coach who understands your specific needs and has been in your position. At CxO Coaching, we partner with executives and HR teams to develop leaders. Whether you are a new leader at a large enterprise, a veteran CEO at a fast-growing mid-size company, or a founder at a family-run organization, each coach is committed to elevating you, your executives, and your teams to their highest potential, all while focused on people engagement and profit.

The cycle CxO exists to strengthen: better leaders, better places to work, better performance, greater value, growth and profit, reinvestment in people and leadership, and back to better leaders.

CxO exists to strengthen this cycle.

What our clients say

Michel Koopman and his firm CxO Coaching have been invaluable partners throughout my transition from President to CEO of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty. Michel has become a trusted sounding board—creating the space for honest reflection, challenging my thinking, and helping me bring greater clarity and focus to consequential decisions. As our organization matured and prepared for its next chapter, CxO Coaching also supported our COO and CSO, strengthening alignment and leadership across our executive team. Their guidance is candid, practical, and grounded in the realities of leading and growing a business. I would highly recommend CxO Coaching to any executive or organization navigating growth, transformation, or a significant leadership transition.
Daniel de la VegaChief Executive Officer, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty
They do extremely valuable work of unleashing the best strengths out of people and coaching them to improve their areas of opportunity. Few people like my coach know how to do it in a human, truthful and meaningful way. Driving behavioral change is not easy but the CxO team leads very effective programs by combining unique business understanding with real human development.
Paloma AzulayChief Brand Officer (former), Restaurant Brands International
Michel has been a great asset in the quest to develop leadership talent here at Burger King. His partnership, mentoring capabilities, and positive approach help leaders develop the soft skills necessary for success in today’s cross functional workplace.
Tom CurtisPresident, US & Canada, Burger King
I have had the ultimate pleasure and privilege of working with CxO Coaching and specifically with Michel. He has been invaluable during my transition into an SVP role in my company with a remarkable ability to understand my aspirations and professional goals. Michel takes the time to skillfully guide me through real-time challenges with thought-provoking and highly impactful advice and insight.
Laure ChachereSVP Customer Experience, Freeman Company
The engagement measurably sharpened my leadership, communication, and decision-making, and it helped catalyze real structural improvements across my team. To any executive or organization considering CxO Coaching: if you’re willing to engage honestly, you’ll get more out of it than you expect. These six months were among the most challenging of my career, and a large part of what I gained came directly from Al’s insight, honesty, and the trust he built. I’d recommend the experience without hesitation.
Sam MarksSr. Manager, Software Engineering, TradeStation
I have had the pleasure and honor of working directly with Michel on both strategic and tactical business initiatives. As an executive and leader, I am constantly looking to grow and develop both myself and our business. Michel has enabled us to clearly align our business goals and processes and make a real impact. In addition, Michel’s character and leadership style has left a resounding impact on me and our business.
Warren BeckerCEO, Cosmetic Solutions
Michel is working with us to scale our Blinkist for Business offering. He is a true expert in the learning and development space and an outstanding salesperson and coach. He is a sparring partner to me and the team on all levels. He helps us shape the general strategy, find product-market fit, and support our salespeople in their calls. I highly recommend Michel as an advisor & coach to grow yourself and your business. It’s fun working together.
Tobias BallingCo-Founder & CTO, Blinkist
I reflect on a 2-year period where I worked on several projects that Michel’s company organized. The partnership we built in concert with one another demonstrated commitment to process AND product and wanting to take care of people and profits…he understands the multitude of factors that create business value for customers and employees alike.
Dr. Jason WomackAuthor, TEDx Speaker

Train Like a Business Athlete. Lead Like a Champion.

Success isn’t just about knowing what to do—it’s about training and learning from those who’ve done it.

CxO Coaching connects you with experienced leaders who’ve led companies, navigated challenges, and delivered results, just like the best coaches in sports. They are ready to share that knowledge and expertise with you, strengthening you, your leadership team, and your company.

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