6 Women Coaches Worthy of Distinction in 2024
With the coaching industry poised to grow to 145,500 active coaches in 2024 (doubling since 2019), there’s no doubting the staying power of this wellness resource. Coaching has taken off for a reason; few better investments exist for one’s own personal development and self improvement. Thousands of coaching clients today can attest.
But with the exciting industry growth comes the reality of saturation. With so much variation in service quality, who can you trust to deliver on some of the green flags of great coaching? It’s a question that got us thinking—and it’s why we’re highlighting six women coaches worthy of distinction this year.
Our list features a former Navy combat jet pilot, a podcast host, a sales expert, and more. None of the coaches in this list have paid to be included. Rather, they are known and trusted by the CoachRanks team—and we think they deserve some shine. Without further adieu, here are our six picks for 2024.
Loree Draude
As one of the first women to fly combat jets in the U.S. Navy, Loree Draude has authored two books and starred in a sold-out, award-winning one-woman show. She excels as a coach by drawing out of her clients the same curiosity and inner strength she relies on to live a successful and fulfilling life. She walks the walk and shares her experiences with refreshing candor. Loree's clients find inspiration in her creative approaches and guidance around managing fear—assets that help them transform their own lives.
As one client said:
“What makes Loree's coaching so effective is her thoughtful, values-driven approach. I came to Loree looking for career advice but came away with so much more, including a better understanding of my values, leadership style, and inner saboteurs. Loree is superb at helping you examine the motivations and self-beliefs that shape who you are.”
Brianna Freiheit
Brianna Freiheit specializes in coaching for leadership, life balance, and career transitions. Prior to becoming a coach, she worked with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and private sector partners to foster community impact through the development of people and programs. Through this work, Brianna came to know coaching as an invaluable management strategy, as well as a transformational tool to foster greater personal fulfillment and wellbeing.
Brianna’s clients are experienced leaders often transitioning to increased levels of responsibility while balancing demands and aspirations beyond the office. Her clients appreciate the authenticity and attention she brings not only to identifying challenges and solutions, but also hidden desires and silenced strengths. Brianna reminds us that 2024 is a Leap Year, and by design, a rebalancing moment that necessitates a push forward. What’s a leap you want to make this year with the help of a coach?
As one client said…
“Working with Brianna has been instrumental to helping me identify and achieve my professional goals and subsequently, my organization's goals. She brings a calm approach, a strong listening ear, and very helpful insights and observations to each coaching session. She doesn't solve my problems for me; she helps me solve them for myself.”
Jennifer Dawn
Jennifer Dawn coaches business leaders to scale and build elite teams that drive growth. She’s the creator of Best Planner Ever, author of The Joy Guide: Finding Your Joy In A World of Crap, and founder of Jennifer Dawn Coaching & Consulting. Jennifer is a Profit First certified coach and host of the Happy Productive podcast. She began her entrepreneurial career at age eight selling apples off her grandfather’s tree because a lemonade stand was so “yesterday.”
As one client said:
“Jennifer’s coaching style is fabulous! She offers just the right amount of encouragement and support while also pushing me out of my comfort zone so I can grow. Jennifer’s general business knowledge, honest feedback, and ability to show me how to turn challenges into opportunities all combine into a great mix for me and my business.”
Giannina Hall
Giannina is a seasoned Certified Effectiveness and Life Coach with a deep-rooted passion for empowering individuals to realize their potential. She works with a diverse range of leaders, from entry-level managers to senior executives, across numerous programs focusing on women's leadership, diversity, and manager development. Her coaching approach emphasizes profound learning and transformation in one's "way of being." Giannina's expertise lies in building meaningful relationships and her dedication to coaching at a deep, soulful level.
As one client said:
“Through months of coaching with Giannina, I achieved significant personal growth, uncovering aspects of my life I didn't realize were missing. Her guidance helped me identify these voids and, more importantly, equipped me with the tools and confidence to actively fill them, leading me to a noticeably more balanced life.”
Sara Ellis Conant
Sara Ellis Conant is a coaching-industry pioneer with more than 20 years’ experience. She started coaching in 2000 after being trained by her father, Dave Ellis, one of the founders of the coaching industry. She assists individuals and teams to make life-altering, lasting improvements in the areas of leadership, strategic planning, productivity, communication, and time management.
Sara co-founded a)plan coaching with Michael Counts in 2017, growing the business from five coaches to 70. The company serves change-makers globally, with a consistent coaching approach that optimizes productivity, innovation, diversity & belonging, talent retention, fulfillment, and more. In recent years, Sara and a)plan have been named a top coaching provider by major publications—most notably HubSpot, HR Tech Outlook, and LA Weekly.
As one client said:
“Having been coached personally by Sara, I knew my organization’s teams were in good hands with a)plan as our coaching provider. I would recommend a)plan to any organizations in need of an ongoing resource that unlocks the best in their employees.”
Jenna Slater
With a decade of sales experience under her belt, Jenna Slater is on a mission to help individuals, founders, and organizations wake up to the secrets of sales. Having devloped her toolkit under some of the sharpest sales talents in Silicon Valley, Jenna now pays it forward to her clients as a sales coach. She has taken companies from zero to 5-million in ARR, developing her own sales theories and strategies along the way. For entrepreneurs turning to coaching as a means to scale their businesses, Jenna is certainly one to watch in 2024.
As one client said:
“Jenna was a guiding light for me when I transitioned into business development. She is an excellent teacher, trainer, and an all around great human being. I would recommend Jenna for any sales, business development, or other similar people-facing role. You can't go wrong working with Jenna!”
Making the Most of 2024
We hope this list serves as a helpful starting point for those seeking an accomplished, credible, and trusted coach in 2024. The women featured above, each offering value in their unique ways, are poised to continue shaping the coaching industry for the better. That’s great news for all of us who stand to benefit!
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