Corporate to Coach®

Build your coaching business on a foundation of strategy, not uncertainty.

Strategy Workshop

Get the personalized strategy, accountability, and expert guidance to build your coaching business faster — without the guesswork.

A program gives you a framework. Coaching gives you a partner. If you're at a point in your business where you need someone in your corner who knows your situation, your goals, and your blind spots — not a cohort curriculum — private business coaching is where you get that. I work with coaches and consultants one-on-one to help them build, grow, and scale their practice with a strategy that's specific to them.

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About the course

"Corporate to Coach™" is the cornerstone of Elissa Kelly's executive coaching curriculum, tailored for individuals eager to pivot their careers towards building a successful coaching business. This program offers a pragmatic approach for corporate executives to transition into coaching, emphasizing skill development and business acumen. Here's what participants will learn:

  • Coaching Business Strategy: Develop a robust business plan that identifies your unique position in the coaching market. Learn competitive strategies essential for a coaching business, focusing on differentiation and market penetration.
  • Personal Branding for Coaches: Guided by Elissa Kelly, participants will learn to craft a compelling brand identity. This section covers essential branding strategies to establish credibility and authority in the coaching industry, crucial for any coach entrepreneur.
  • Marketing for Coaching Business Development: Explore digital marketing techniques specific to the coaching industry. Learn to create engaging content and employ effective social media strategies that capture and retain clients, key for launching a coaching business.
  • Sales Techniques: Gain insights into selling coaching services with integrity. This includes creating attractive service packages and employing persuasive communication tactics, foundational for any coaching business.
  • Operational Management: Understand the logistics of setting up and managing a coaching business. This encompasses financial planning and utilizing technology for efficient operations, ensuring a seamless client experience.
  • Client Relationship Management: Implement strategies for maintaining strong client relationships, pivotal for achieving a sustainable and referral-based business.
  • Product Development: Transform your expertise into marketable products, such as online courses and workshops. This is essential for coaches transitioning from a corporate background, aiming to provide value through diverse learning experiences.
  • Business Expansion: Learn strategies to extend your reach and effectively outsource, facilitating the growth of your coaching business without sacrificing service quality.

Elissa Kelly's program is not just about acquiring knowledge; it's about applying that knowledge in practical, impactful ways. Aimed at executives seeking to leverage their experience into a coaching career, this program lays down the groundwork for becoming a successful coach solopreneur. It addresses the essentials of executive coach certification, coaching business development, and the nuances of transitioning from a corporate role to an entrepreneurial one in the coaching field.

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For coaches & consultants ready to implement proven strategies with ongoing accountability.

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Corporate to Coach® is ICF-accredited for 23 CCE credits including both core competency and resource development

Corporate to Coach® Program Dates

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January Cohort Begins

1/22/26
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March Cohort Begins

3/12/26
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May Cohort Begins

5/14/26
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August Cohort Begins

8/27/26
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October Cohort Begins

10/8/26
Registration Opens Summer 2026
Free Guide

7 Keys to Transition from Corporate to Coach

I've distilled two decades of Fortune 100 executive experience into 7 strategic keys that eliminate the guesswork and reduce your risk when transitioning from corporate to coach - the exact framework I used to generate six figures in my first year as a coach entrepreneur.

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7 Keys to Transition from Corporate to Coach

I've distilled two decades of Fortune 100 executive experience into 7 strategic keys that eliminate the guesswork and reduce your risk when transitioning from corporate to coach - the exact framework I used to generate six figures in my first year as a coach entrepreneur.

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What our customers are saying

"I joined Corporate to Coach™ wanting to gain insight into "all the things" I would need to know in this space, to determine if I could be successful. The process and tools provided in this incredible program helped me make that decision and understand that my business is viable. I am now fully equipped for success when I launch."

– Kim G.

"As a result of Corporate to Coach™, I have more confidence that I'm working on the right things. Building confidence in the strategy guiding my business, and gaining confirmation from an expert facilitator was invaluable and validated I am on the right track.
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During the six week program, I evolved how I was thinking about my business, and solidified my comfort with the necessity of nicheing.
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As a result, my doubt and fear are smaller, and I feel ready to build my coaching business with courage in the driver's seat."

– Hope G.

"Before joining the Corporate to Coach program, leaving my corporate job to become a coach was just a dream. This program gave me more than just the tools and tactics to build a business plan; it connected me with an incredibly supportive network of peers, all full of amazing knowledge and advice.

Thanks to the program, I now have the confidence and concrete steps to fully transition and build my coaching business!"

– Mary Ann S.

"Elissa is incredible and has created a powerful, engaging, and motivating platform to help folks move from wherever they are into readiness to launch their solopreneur life. I had been out on my own working to establish my coaching business for a while, and I knew I still had work to do around clarifying who I am, what I offer, and with whom I will work best.

Elissa combines a rare constellation of gifts you don't often see- while she will help you drill down into details and face the hard things, she does so in a way that helps folks feel seen, safe, and heard.

I cannot recommend Elissa or Corporate to Coach™ enough."

– Ken G.

What coaches say:

"This comprehensive, step-by-step outline eliminated my uncertainty about selling and servicing clients. I secured my first corporate client within one month of attending!"

– Ivana, Coach in Training in California

"Elissa has helped me clarify my priorities, create actionable plans, and tap into what motivates me. I leave sessions feeling more capable and confident."

– Daniela, Consultant in Ohio

"This program gave me more than just tools—it connected me with an incredibly supportive network of peers, all full of amazing knowledge and advice."

– Ken, ACC Certified Coach in Oregon

How to run a business is skimmed over in coaching training, yet it’s the piece of the puzzle that can keep us stuck.

"As a result of Corporate to Coach™, I have more confidence in the business development and operations for my launching business. I have the tools I need to understand what pipeline management looks like, and how to manage my time and capacity, so business building feels less overwhelming."

–Michelle, PCC Certified Coach

Corporate to Coach® gives you the clear timeline and actionable steps to lay the foundations of a successful coaching business.

Through this program you'll have:

What you’ll learn

What is Corporate to Coach® and who is it for?

Corporate to Coach® is a six-week, cohort-based business building program designed for corporate professionals who are transitioning into coaching. It's built for people who are either still in their corporate role and planning their exit, or who have recently made the leap and need a clear strategy to build their coaching business. Participants should be enrolled in an ICF (International Coaching Federation) accredited coaching certification program or already be certified coaches. If you have strong corporate experience and you're serious about building a sustainable coaching practice, this program was built for you.

How is Corporate to Coach® different from a regular business coaching program?

Most business programs are built for entrepreneurs broadly. Corporate to Coach® is specifically designed for the corporate-to-coach transition, and it's grounded in a risk management framework drawn from two decades of Fortune 100 experience. We use The Four Pillars of Entrepreneur Risk — financial, professional, psychological, and life obligations — to help you build a coaching business that is strategic, sustainable, and aligned with the life you actually want. That risk-first lens is what sets this program apart from anything else in the coaching industry.By the time you complete the program, you'll have a business plan, a defined vision and goals, a clear niche and menu of services, a brand identity, an outline of your operational setup, a pipeline management system, and a network of peers who are navigating the same transition. The goal isn't just to learn concepts — it's to leave with real assets you can use to launch or accelerate your coaching business right away.

Do I need to be certified as a coach before joining Corporate to Coach®?

You do not need to be certified before you start. Participants should either be currently enrolled in an ICF-accredited coaching certification program or already hold a coaching credential. The program is designed to run alongside your certification so that by the time you complete your hours and earn your credential, your business infrastructure is already in place. Many graduates of Corporate to Coach® have gone on to earn their ICF ACC or PCC designation through programs like Hudson, Co-Active, and others.

How much does Corporate to Coach® cost and what is included?

The Corporate to Coach® program investment is $2,799. That includes six weekly virtual sessions facilitated by Elissa Kelly, self-paced online modules, and the core business building assets you'll create throughout the program — your business plan, vision and goals, menu of services, brand clarity, operational setup outline, and pipeline management system.

What results have past Corporate to Coach® participants achieved?

Corporate to Coach® graduates leave with a complete business plan, a defined niche, a client pipeline strategy, and the confidence to launch. One graduate said the program gave her "a practical, pragmatic roadmap filled with everything you need to know to support yourself as a solopreneur." Another shared that before the program, leaving corporate to become a coach was just a dream — and that it gave her the tools, the network, and the plan to make it real. Graduates have gone on to build full-time coaching practices, land corporate clients, and double their revenue within six months of completing the program.

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"This comprehensive, step-by-step outline eliminated my uncertainty about selling and servicing clients. I secured my first corporate client within one month of attending!"

– Ivana, Coach in Training in California

"Elissa has helped me clarify my priorities, create actionable plans, and tap into what motivates me. I leave sessions feeling more capable and confident."

– Daniela, Consultant in Ohio

"This program gave me more than just tools—it connected me with an incredibly supportive network of peers, all full of amazing knowledge and advice."

– Ken, ACC Certified Coach in Oregon

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"Before joining the Corporate to Coach program, leaving my corporate job to become a coach was just a dream. This program gave me more than just the tools and tactics to build a business plan; it connected me with an incredibly supportive network of peers, all full of amazing knowledge and advice. Thanks to the program, I now have the confidence and concrete steps to fully transition and build my coaching business!"

– MaryAnn, Coach in Certification Program

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Corporate to Coach

is your step-by-step framework to building a sustainable

Strategy Workshop

Join us for a preview session of Corporate to Coach™. Connect directly with our expert facilitator Elissa Kelly, and learn in depth about the program.

Strategic Planning
Operational Setup
Business Development
Resources & Support
Register for September Cohort here

About the course

"Corporate to Coach™" is the cornerstone of Elissa Kelly's executive coaching curriculum, tailored for individuals eager to pivot their careers towards building a successful coaching business. This program offers a pragmatic approach for corporate executives to transition into coaching, emphasizing skill development and business acumen. Here's what participants will learn:

  • Coaching Business Strategy: Develop a robust business plan that identifies your unique position in the coaching market. Learn competitive strategies essential for a coaching business, focusing on differentiation and market penetration.
  • Personal Branding for Coaches: Guided by Elissa Kelly, participants will learn to craft a compelling brand identity. This section covers essential branding strategies to establish credibility and authority in the coaching industry, crucial for any coach entrepreneur.
  • Marketing for Coaching Business Development: Explore digital marketing techniques specific to the coaching industry. Learn to create engaging content and employ effective social media strategies that capture and retain clients, key for launching a coaching business.
  • Sales Techniques: Gain insights into selling coaching services with integrity. This includes creating attractive service packages and employing persuasive communication tactics, foundational for any coaching business.
  • Operational Management: Understand the logistics of setting up and managing a coaching business. This encompasses financial planning and utilizing technology for efficient operations, ensuring a seamless client experience.
  • Client Relationship Management: Implement strategies for maintaining strong client relationships, pivotal for achieving a sustainable and referral-based business.
  • Product Development: Transform your expertise into marketable products, such as online courses and workshops. This is essential for coaches transitioning from a corporate background, aiming to provide value through diverse learning experiences.
  • Business Expansion: Learn strategies to extend your reach and effectively outsource, facilitating the growth of your coaching business without sacrificing service quality.

Elissa Kelly's program is not just about acquiring knowledge; it's about applying that knowledge in practical, impactful ways. Aimed at executives seeking to leverage their experience into a coaching career, this program lays down the groundwork for becoming a successful coach solopreneur. It addresses the essentials of executive coach certification, coaching business development, and the nuances of transitioning from a corporate role to an entrepreneurial one in the coaching field.

Strategy Workshop
Course

Start your journey of building your skills to be a thriving, risk-savvy solopreneur.

Register for September Cohort hereRegister for September Cohort here
Course

Start your journey of building your skills to be a thriving, risk-savvy solopreneur.

Register for September Cohort hereRegister for September Cohort here

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Strategy4Scale™:

The Growth Planning Workshop

Scale Your Coaching Practice with Strategic Revenue Planning. Designed for coaches with 12-18 months of business experience ready to move beyond survival mode into strategic growth.

  March 5  | June 17  |  August 20  |  November 19

About the course

"Corporate to Coach™" is the cornerstone of Elissa Kelly's executive coaching curriculum, tailored for individuals eager to pivot their careers towards building a successful coaching business. This program offers a pragmatic approach for corporate executives to transition into coaching, emphasizing skill development and business acumen. Here's what participants will learn:

  • Coaching Business Strategy: Develop a robust business plan that identifies your unique position in the coaching market. Learn competitive strategies essential for a coaching business, focusing on differentiation and market penetration.
  • Personal Branding for Coaches: Guided by Elissa Kelly, participants will learn to craft a compelling brand identity. This section covers essential branding strategies to establish credibility and authority in the coaching industry, crucial for any coach entrepreneur.
  • Marketing for Coaching Business Development: Explore digital marketing techniques specific to the coaching industry. Learn to create engaging content and employ effective social media strategies that capture and retain clients, key for launching a coaching business.
  • Sales Techniques: Gain insights into selling coaching services with integrity. This includes creating attractive service packages and employing persuasive communication tactics, foundational for any coaching business.
  • Operational Management: Understand the logistics of setting up and managing a coaching business. This encompasses financial planning and utilizing technology for efficient operations, ensuring a seamless client experience.
  • Client Relationship Management: Implement strategies for maintaining strong client relationships, pivotal for achieving a sustainable and referral-based business.
  • Product Development: Transform your expertise into marketable products, such as online courses and workshops. This is essential for coaches transitioning from a corporate background, aiming to provide value through diverse learning experiences.
  • Business Expansion: Learn strategies to extend your reach and effectively outsource, facilitating the growth of your coaching business without sacrificing service quality.

Elissa Kelly's program is not just about acquiring knowledge; it's about applying that knowledge in practical, impactful ways. Aimed at executives seeking to leverage their experience into a coaching career, this program lays down the groundwork for becoming a successful coach solopreneur. It addresses the essentials of executive coach certification, coaching business development, and the nuances of transitioning from a corporate role to an entrepreneurial one in the coaching field.

Strategy Workshop
Course

Start your journey of building your skills to be a thriving, risk-savvy solopreneur.

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Workshop

Join this one-day virtual workshop to accelerate your strategic growth planning

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What You’ll Gain

  • Clear Vision & Execution Roadmap
    Move beyond scattered efforts to a cohesive strategy that aligns your daily activities with your growth goals.
  • Strategic Service Menu Development
    Create compelling service packages that position you as a solution provider and justify premium pricing.
  • Revenue-Driven Pricing Strategy
    Learn to price confidently across different client levels and market segments, with frameworks for $15K-$25K+ engagements.
  • Systematic Pipeline Management
    Build consistent lead nurturing processes and networking strategies that convert relationships into revenue.
  • B2B Positioning & Packages
    Position coaching as organizational solutions rather than individual services, making approval easier for decision-makers.

Who This Is For

  1. Established coaches with existing clients seeking systematic growth
  2. Coaches ready to move beyond hourly pricing to strategic packages
  3. Professionals wanting to expand into B2B corporate opportunities
  4. Coaches who need strategic clarity to scale their practice effectively
Investment

$1,299

Includes pre-workshop materials, full-day virtual intensive, comprehensive workbook, and follow-up implementation session.

Workshop Details

  • Interactive virtual workshop with participant workbook
  • Six hour workshop with two accountability follow-ups at 30 and 90 days
  • Limited to 12 participants for personalized attention
  • Includes Pre-workshop assessment, comprehensive strategy workbook, and implementation support

What our participants are saying

"This Strategy session was a game-changer for my coaching practice. I walked in feeling overwhelmed about corporate engagements and left with a clear roadmap from outreach to contract completion. The pricing strategies and SOW guidance gave me the confidence to create professional proposals, and I now have a system for building my corporate pipeline. This session transformed my approach from guesswork to strategic action."

– Caroline, PCC Executive Coach

"Working with Elissa transformed my approach to networking and client engagement. She showed me how to build relationships with decision-makers and package my services strategically. Her insights on pricing for different executive levels were invaluable."

– Erin, PCC Executive Coach

"Elissa's strategic framework helped me clarify my vision and goals, then create an actionable execution plan tied directly to those objectives. Instead of scattered efforts, I now have a clear roadmap that aligns my daily activities with my bigger business goals. The accountability and systematic approach she provides makes all the difference.

– Brad, PCC Executive Coach

"This comprehensive, step-by-step outline eliminated my uncertainty about selling and servicing clients. I secured my first corporate client within one month of attending!"

– Ivana, Coach in Training in California

"Elissa has helped me clarify my priorities, create actionable plans, and tap into what motivates me. I leave sessions feeling more capable and confident."

– Daniela, Consultant in Ohio

"This program gave me more than just tools—it connected me with an incredibly supportive network of peers, all full of amazing knowledge and advice."

– Ken, ACC Certified Coach in Oregon

Ready to move from scattered efforts to strategic growth? Let's build your roadmap to scale.

Registration Details

Corporate to Coach

is your step-by-step framework to building a sustainable

Strategy Workshop

Join us for a preview session of Corporate to Coach™. Connect directly with our expert facilitator Elissa Kelly, and learn in depth about the program.

Strategic Planning
Operational Setup
Business Development
Resources & Support
Register for September Cohort here

About the course

"Corporate to Coach™" is the cornerstone of Elissa Kelly's executive coaching curriculum, tailored for individuals eager to pivot their careers towards building a successful coaching business. This program offers a pragmatic approach for corporate executives to transition into coaching, emphasizing skill development and business acumen. Here's what participants will learn:

  • Coaching Business Strategy: Develop a robust business plan that identifies your unique position in the coaching market. Learn competitive strategies essential for a coaching business, focusing on differentiation and market penetration.
  • Personal Branding for Coaches: Guided by Elissa Kelly, participants will learn to craft a compelling brand identity. This section covers essential branding strategies to establish credibility and authority in the coaching industry, crucial for any coach entrepreneur.
  • Marketing for Coaching Business Development: Explore digital marketing techniques specific to the coaching industry. Learn to create engaging content and employ effective social media strategies that capture and retain clients, key for launching a coaching business.
  • Sales Techniques: Gain insights into selling coaching services with integrity. This includes creating attractive service packages and employing persuasive communication tactics, foundational for any coaching business.
  • Operational Management: Understand the logistics of setting up and managing a coaching business. This encompasses financial planning and utilizing technology for efficient operations, ensuring a seamless client experience.
  • Client Relationship Management: Implement strategies for maintaining strong client relationships, pivotal for achieving a sustainable and referral-based business.
  • Product Development: Transform your expertise into marketable products, such as online courses and workshops. This is essential for coaches transitioning from a corporate background, aiming to provide value through diverse learning experiences.
  • Business Expansion: Learn strategies to extend your reach and effectively outsource, facilitating the growth of your coaching business without sacrificing service quality.

Elissa Kelly's program is not just about acquiring knowledge; it's about applying that knowledge in practical, impactful ways. Aimed at executives seeking to leverage their experience into a coaching career, this program lays down the groundwork for becoming a successful coach solopreneur. It addresses the essentials of executive coach certification, coaching business development, and the nuances of transitioning from a corporate role to an entrepreneurial one in the coaching field.

Strategy Workshop
Course

Start your journey of building your skills to be a thriving, risk-savvy solopreneur.

Register for September Cohort hereRegister for September Cohort here
Course

Start your journey of building your skills to be a thriving, risk-savvy solopreneur.

Register for September Cohort hereRegister for September Cohort here