Top 10 Soft Skills Coaches (2025-2026)

Discover the top 10 Soft Skills Coaches in 2025-2026. Expert coaches with proven success in helping individuals develop soft skills.

Posted October 5, 2025

Soft skills move careers forward and are often the difference between good and great. The coaches below have helped candidates and leaders sharpen those essentials, break through plateaus, and thrive in high-stakes environments. With backgrounds spanning Big Tech, Finance, and the arts, this curated list offers a range of identities so you can find the guide who fits your goals and your story. See all soft skills coaches here.

Bryan L.

Experience: Certified Empowerment & Motivational Professional who blends empowerment coaching with practical, goal-oriented strategies to turn mindset shifts into measurable progress. He’s supported clients navigating self-doubt, stress, and career change.

Specialties:

Confidence-building and clarity
Stress management and resilience
Reframing limiting beliefs
Motivation and purposeful action

If you’re stuck or second-guessing yourself, Bryan helps you reconnect to your goals and act with conviction. His no-nonsense blend of emotional strength and real-world strategy makes him ideal for those who want an inclusive coach adept at meeting clients where they are.

"Bryan has been an incredible coach, providing thoughtful guidance and support throughout my career journey. He was attentive to my concerns, offered encouraging advice, provided detailed notes on my resume, and helped connect me with valuable contacts to expand my network. His insights and willingness to help made a meaningful difference in my professional growth!"

- Esther A., Coached by Bryan

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Marissa M.

Experience: ICF-certified executive coach with 27+ years in leadership development across Visa and Vanguard. Expertise in executive presence, communication, and navigating complexity with leaders across various fields.

Specialties:

Executive presence and communication
Emotional intelligence
Decision-making
Mindfulness, time management, and resilience

Marissa is a standout for high-performing professionals ready to uplevel presence and influence. She creates a supportive yet challenging space that translates insights into behavior change. She’s ideal for leaders who need to communicate with impact and lead confidently through ambiguity.

"Having Marissa as a coach has been life changing and truly worth the time. I met Marissa at a time when leadership changed and I had to go through some complicated situations. Marissa gave me the tools and techniques to manage the stress and guidance to navigate through it all. Marissa helped me to learn more about myself, my inner strength and self-worth, regaining confidence in my abilities and my greater potential."

- Nikki F., Coached by Marissa

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Madhuri M.

Experience: 16+ years in product marketing and strategy at Adobe, with prior consulting at Accenture. A bestselling author and award-winning filmmaker, she helps clients become the best version of themselves.

Specialties:

Storytelling and strategic communication
Cross-functional influence
Career transitions and transferable skills
Leadership development

Madhuri helps you articulate who you are and where you’re going with clarity and conviction. If you need to influence without authority or translate diverse experience into a compelling narrative, her blend of business rigor and creative storytelling is powerful.

"I had the privilege of working with Madhuri during my transition into product management, and am extremely grateful for her mentorship. Madhuri excelled at helping me identify and strategically leverage the transferable skills I brought from my consulting work. She also nudged me to have the right conversations to make the transition real and powerful. What set Madhuri apart as a mentor was her genuine investment in understanding my personal ambitions and career goals. She took the time to really get to know what I wanted to achieve and consistently provided guidance that aligned with my best interests. Madhuri's mentorship style combines practical insights with genuine care for your success. She has a unique ability to help you unlock potential you didn't even know you had while keeping you grounded in actionable steps forward. I highly recommend working with Madhuri!"

- Avidipto C., Coached by Madhuri

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Caroline K.

Experience: Former Director of Program Management at Google, with 18 years of service and 25+ years of leadership experience. Certified Coach recognized with the Coach Excellence Award at Google for developing and sharing helpful frameworks.

Specialties:

Leadership presence and authentic communication
Cross-organizational influence
Burnout recovery and confidence building
Culturally informed coaching

Caroline understands high-scale, high-pressure environments and the human side of leadership. She’s a strong match for managers who want to lead with authenticity, navigate burnout, and communicate in organizations without losing themselves.

"Working with Caroline was one of the best investments I've made in my professional development. I came to them feeling completely overwhelmed and frankly, terrified about stepping into a new, demanding role. The self-doubt was crippling. Caroline is an exceptional listener and has a unique talent for helping you see your own potential. They don't just give you generic advice; they provide you with concrete tools and frameworks to build genuine confidence. Through our sessions, I learned how to turn my fear into actionable steps and my anxiety into focused energy. If you are feeling stuck, afraid of a new challenge, or struggling with professional confidence, I cannot recommend Caroline highly enough. They didn't just help me succeed in my new role—they fundamentally changed how I approach challenges."

- Joisane M., Coached by Caroline

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Cesar M.

Experience: Senior Program Manager and Professional Coach at Microsoft with 15+ years in Big Tech leadership. Known for a “no-fluff” approach that pairs mindset with actionable steps.

Specialties:

Clarity of values and goals
Performance under pressure
Work-life balance
Resilience navigation

Cesar connects quickly and cuts to what matters. If you want straight talk, practical tools, and accountability to move from intention to action, his approach is ideal for those looking to improve confidence and focus.

"Before I met Cesar, I, like many college students, was uncertain about which career path to pursue. This lack of clarity stalled my progress because I hesitated to commit to learning new skills without a clear goal. Cesar's guidance helped me identify my interests and set a focused, meaningful objective, ultimately paving the way for a more confident and directed future. Working with Cesar taught me many valuable lessons. One of the most important was adopting a confident, proactive mindset. He encouraged me to let go of limiting beliefs, such as the idea that I am not good enough for a particular position, which only holds you back. Additionally, Cesar emphasized that during an interview, it is best to be authentic and speak your truth, all while preparing thoroughly. Since coaching with Cesar, my life has transformed in many meaningful ways. I now have a clear vision for my future, which has replaced the uncertainty I once felt. His guidance helped me break free from self-doubt and embrace a confident, authentic mindset. Today, I approach opportunities and challenges with a renewed sense of purpose, knowing that I am capable of reaching positions I once thought were out of my league. This clarity and confidence have not only enhanced my professional pursuits but have also enriched my personal growth and everyday interactions."

- Coached by Cesar

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Jose O.

Experience: Senior Director at PwC with prior executive roles at Amazon, Panasonic, HID Global, and IBM. Known for mentoring leaders and driving outcomes-based work across global markets.

Specialties:

Leadership communication and executive presence
Confidence and career advancement
Empathy-driven influence
Navigating obstacles and change

Jose blends deep leadership experience with a compassionate coaching style rooted in real-world growth. If you’re aiming to step into bigger roles or translate business results into personal confidence, his guidance helps you grow with purpose.

"Jose has been a great mentor. He has helped me through career changes and always has demonstrated dedication and expertise in guiding me through various professional challenges. His advice and support have been instrumental in my professional growth and success."

- Suriel A., Coached by Jose

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Julie S.

Experience: Leadership and life coach, former C-suite executive, and accredited coach, Julie helps professionals through major transitions and identity shifts.

Specialties:

Self-leadership and authentic decision-making
Imposter syndrome and confidence
Executive communication and presence
Goal follow-through

Julie is perfect for leaders balancing ambition with a desire for a life that feels like their own. She helps you pinpoint what you truly want and show up with clarity across work and life.

"Working with Julie has been incredibly empowering. Great coaches make great players, and Julie is the person who you need in your corner. She not only has helped me clarify and set ambitious yet achievable goals, but also provided invaluable guidance in challenging life situations. She has helped me approach situations from entirely new and more constructive perspectives. Her support as a mentor is a critical part of my life."

- Jared B., Coached by Julie

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Dhruvi P.

Experience: Supports clients with practical tools across communication, mindfulness, and time management, drawing on experience at Google and in fast-paced corporate environments.

Specialties:

Goal setting and accountability
Communication
Mindfulness and stress management
Work-life balance

If you want straightforward, practical skill-building to feel more in control, Dhruvi delivers. Ideal for anyone looking to communicate effectively and develop resilient habits.

"Dhruvi is an amazing coach! She is a hard worker and probably the nicest person you will ever have the pleasure to work with. She has vast experience and is always looking to learn more to help her assist others. Dhruvi has been a dream coach for me, helping me tackle issues at my job and helping me find success and take the next steps to further my career. I can't wait to continue growing and learning from her!"

- Coached by Dhruvi

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Ben L.

Experience: Ben is a former McKinsey consultant and Stanford MBA who has coached 750+ individuals on writing, interviews, and confidence.

Specialties:

Communication, storytelling, and persuasive writing
Interview prep
Career design
Strategic positioning

Ben is a go-to for candidates who need to tell a sharper story. If you’re preparing for high-stakes interviews, refining your narrative, or building presence, his blend of rigorous coaching and editorial polish is a difference-maker.

"I tried a few different coaches before finding Ben. Save your time, start with Ben. Do not choose Ben if you want a “yes, man” or an easy process. Choose Ben if you want to get admitted. Ben is extremely efficient with your time, gives specific and tactical feedback, and is not shy if a part of your application does not meet the bar. He is no bullshit. He’s also very kind, cool, and an enjoyable person to work with. His superpower is essay writing, though not to discount his intuition around overall application strategy and tying an entire story together into one cohesive view. 10/10 - have and will continue to full heartedly recommended Ben. Thank you, Ben!"

- Zach G., Coached by Ben

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Melanie E.

Experience: Certified Executive and Life Coach featured by outlets like ABC, NBC, and TEDx. Combines executive coaching with energy work to support authentic transformation.

Specialties:

Purpose and life direction
Confidence and mindset shifts
Work-life balance and wellbeing
Actionable strategies for meaningful change

Melanie brings both rigor and intuition, helping you align who you are with how you lead and communicate. For professionals seeking deep clarity and values-led presence, her approach unlocks confident, sustainable growth.

"Melanie is incredible. You can’t go wrong if you select her for coaching services. I was nearing the four year mark at a large tech company and felt as though there were no more opportunities in my current role. I wasn’t quite sure what I wanted to do, but I knew what drove me and inspired me everyday. We worked together to dive into where my passion, skills, experience, and education, all intersect. We rebranded my approach, my CV materials, and interviewing as I pursued new opportunities. Within six months of working with her, from start to finish, I landed a new role!I I’m still working with Melanie to continue on this professional growth trajectory, she kicked off with me. Work with her!"

- Coached by Melanie

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Find the Best Coach for Your Soft Skills Journey

The right coach helps you build the presence and confidence that unlock opportunities. Explore the profiles above and book a free 15-minute intro call to find your fit, or browse all coaches here.

Not sure where to start? Schedule a free strategy and coach-matching call with the Leland team and get tailored recommendations for your goals. Find the right coach and start improving your life today.

Top Soft Skills Coaches – FAQs

What soft skills do coaches typically help with?

Soft skills coaching is all about enhancing the skills that matter most to you and your career. Whether it's communication, confidence, executive presence, storytelling, emotional intelligence, resilience, or navigating high-pressure environments, coaches customize their approach to align with your unique career goals, enabling you to perform and lead more effectively.

How do I know which soft skills coach is the right fit for me?

The best way is to look at their background, specialties, and coaching style. After you like the profile of a coach, book a free intro call to see if their approach matches your needs. Many coaches highlight testimonials and case studies that show how they’ve helped clients with similar challenges.

Can soft skills coaching really make a measurable difference in my career?

Absolutely. Soft skills are often the deciding factor in whether your strong technical or subject expertise translates into promotions and new opportunities. Coaching equips you with practical strategies, accountability, and feedback to unlock your confidence and propel your career forward.

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