1:1 Executive Leadership Coaching
We work with technical executives, engineering managers, and high-potential leaders in Vancouver and beyond to build the influence, clarity, and resilience their roles demand.
Ideal For
Technical executives and leaders who need to influence, align stakeholders, and find balance without burning out.
Common Outcomes
- Stronger executive presence and influence
- Clearer priorities, faster decisions, and greater confidence
- Better team performance through coaching conversations
- Job shadowing and 360 degree feedback translated into a practical development plan
- More balance and a sustainable pace without sacrificing performance
- Career clarity and transitions into new roles
How It Works
We start with a discovery conversation and build a designed alliance with key stakeholders to align expectations and define outcomes. From there, we build a coaching plan around your day-to-day reality with bi-weekly sessions, bite-sized actions between calls, and practical tools you can use immediately.
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We have coaching pages written specifically for leaders in engineering, high-tech, and industrial contexts.
Client Wins
Executive Leader: From siloed conflict to predictable delivery.
A CTO's calendar was hijacked by urgent escalations because their direct reports were siloed and competitive, not aligned. We gathered 360 degree feedback from their team, clarified decision ownership, and introduced a simple weekly rhythm to surface issues early. Within eight weeks, friction dropped, escalations decreased, and team cohesion improved with measurable progress against the plan.
New Manager: Coaching a difficult employee and taking decisive action.
A newly promoted manager was struggling with a difficult employee and avoiding hard conversations. We clarified expectations, built a simple coaching plan, and practiced feedback and documentation tools they could use immediately. The employee was given a fair opportunity to improve, and when performance did not change, the manager followed a clear process to manage them out. Within six weeks, the manager felt in control again and team stress dropped.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is executive leadership coaching for?
Our coaching is designed for engineers, technical managers, and senior leaders in industrial and high-tech companies who are navigating growth, complexity, or career transitions. If you are strong technically but want to become more influential, strategic, and confident as a leader, coaching is for you.
How long does a coaching engagement typically last?
Most coaching engagements are six to twelve months, with sessions every two to three weeks. The length depends on your goals and the depth of work you want to do.
What makes Will Ferry's coaching different?
Will brings over two decades of engineering leadership experience across aerospace, electronics, and robotics, combined with formal coaching credentials (ICF-ACC, CPCC) and a PhD. He understands the world technical leaders operate in, which means less time explaining context and more time doing the work.
Do you work with clients outside of Vancouver?
Yes. Coaching sessions are conducted remotely or in person. We work with clients across BC, Alberta, and beyond.
Is coaching confidential?
Yes. All coaching conversations are strictly confidential. Will Ferry Group operates under the ICF Code of Ethics.
How do I know if I am ready for coaching?
If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about your next move as a leader, you are likely ready. The best coaching clients are self-aware, open to feedback, and committed to doing the work between sessions.
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