Corporate to Coach®: Build Your Executive Coaching Business in 6 Weeks
Programs and coaching designed for leaders who are serious about making this work — from launch to scale.
Most coaches figure out their business through trial and error. You don't have to.
I'm Elissa Kelly, a PCC certified coach and former Fortune 100 executive. I built a six-figure coaching business in my first year by applying the same risk framework I used in corporate — to every decision I made as an entrepreneur. That framework is what I teach.
Whether you're building from scratch or ready to grow what you've started, there's a clear next step for where you are right now.
Corporate to Coach® and Strategy4Scale™ are both ICF-accredited
Testimonials
"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
"Corporate to Coach™ has been instrumental in navigating the challenges of building my coaching practice. Elissa not only brings a wealth of knowledge, she complements it with her warm and empathetic approach."
– MaryAnn, Coach in Training in Maryland
"She helped me break down challenges into manageable steps, providing the accountability I needed while helping me work through natural startup anxiety with confidence."
– Jessie, ACC Certified Coach in Arizona
"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
"I walked in feeling overwhelmed about corporate engagements and left with a clear roadmap. This session transformed my approach from guesswork to strategic action."
– Sarah, ACC Certified Coach in Minnesota
"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
Frequently asked questions
Who is Corporate to Coach® for?
Corporate to Coach® is built for women leaving Fortune 100 corporate roles who want to coach, but do not want to spend two years figuring out how to actually run the business. You bring the executive experience and the credential. The program gives you the business architecture: vision, pricing, brand clarity, marketing foundation, corporate client sourcing, and pipeline management. Available in cohort, self-paced digital, or 1:1 private advisory format.
How long is Corporate to Coach® and what does it cost?
The cohort program runs six weeks and tuition is $2,499. The self-paced digital version is the same investment. Cohorts launch in August and October each year. Private advisory pricing is set based on scope.
What is included in the Solopreneur Insider Circle™ membership?
Solopreneur Insider Circle™ members get two live virtual sessions every month: an expert fireside chat with a specialist in branding, operations, or business development, and a peer coaching breakout. You also get a private community forum with weekly topical content, shared resources, and LinkedIn amplification support. Membership is $79 per month.
Who is Solopreneur Insider Circle™ designed for?
Certified coaches who are already past the launch phase and building an independent practice. SIC is for the ongoing work of running the business: accountability, expert access, and a peer community of coaches at your stage. If you still need foundational business setup, start with Corporate to Coach® first.
How is your 1:1 Business Coaching different?
Most coaches who coach coaches are coaches first and business operators second. Elissa spent two decades in Fortune 100 risk management before training at the Hudson Institute and earning her ICF PCC. Sessions move you from uncertainty to a clear business strategy and a sustainable client pipeline, using the same frameworks executives use to run real businesses.
What will I walk out of Strategy4Scale™ with?
A 90-day implementation plan covering positioning, service portfolio, client acquisition strategy, and revenue goals. Strategy4Scale™ is a one-day virtual working workshop for coaches who have already launched and want to stop being busy and start being strategic. ICF CCE credits are included.
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.