Best Amsterdam Executive Coaches

Essentially Amsterdam Reader's Choice 2026

CLUB49

5★★★★★

(684 reviews)

Essentially Amsterdam Reader's Choice 2026

Nieuwendammerkade 28 C2, 1022 AB Amsterdam

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Structured, results-driven coaching
Focus on business and personal growth
Programs for executives and young leaders

CLUB49, operating under Tibor.nl in Amsterdam, delivers highly structured executive coaching focused on practical results for business leaders and entrepreneurs. Their approach emphasizes rapid, direct guidance aimed at both business growth and personal development. The...

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Karianne Kalshoven

4.8★★★★★

(33 reviews)

Essentially Amsterdam Reader's Choice 2026

H.J.E. Wenckebachweg 123, 1096 AM Amsterdam

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Ethical leadership expertise
Uncovering hidden organizational dynamics
Empowering sustainable, purpose-driven growth

Karianne Kalshoven is a leading executive coach and authority on ethical leadership, recognized for her strategic, clarity-driven approach with top-level leaders and organizations. With a background in work and organization psychology and a PhD focused...

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International People Solutions B.V.

4.9★★★★★

(1203 reviews)

Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 340, 1012 RX Amsterdam

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International recruitment expertise
Personalized, partnership-driven approach
Focus on quality placements

International People Solutions B.V. is a boutique recruitment consultancy specializing in international search and selection, particularly for permanent sales and business support roles. Their approach emphasizes building genuine, long-term partnerships with both clients and candidates,...

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Ikstopwel

4.9★★★★★

(329 reviews)

Van der Palmkade 32, 1051 RK Amsterdam

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Proven 4-3-2-1 quitting method
12+ years coaching experience
Focus on mindset transformation

Ikstopwel, led by Marcel Borst, is an experienced coach specializing in helping individuals stop smoking through a structured program. His approach centers on the unique 4-3-2-1 system, designed to make quitting smoking straightforward and accessible...

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Physicum Fysiotherapie & Personal Trainers Amsterdam Oud-Zuid

5★★★★★

(285 reviews)

Emmaplein 2, 1075 AV Amsterdam

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Tailored programs for entrepreneurs
Focus on physical and mental resilience
Evidence-based, results-driven approach

Physicum Fysiotherapie & Personal Trainers Amsterdam Oud-Zuid delivers a holistic blend of physiotherapy, personal training, and executive coaching, tailored to entrepreneurs and professionals seeking transformative health and performance results. Their expert team creates customized programs...

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B-One training

5★★★★★

(282 reviews)

Westerstraat 103, 1015 LX Amsterdam

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Highly personalized coaching approach
Focus on lifestyle integration
Emphasis on sustainable transformation

B-One Personal Training in Amsterdam offers a premium, highly individualized coaching approach that prioritizes understanding each client's lifestyle, needs, and goals. Their trainers blend expert fitness guidance with a focus on sustainable, real-life change, ensuring...

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Scrum Academy

4.8★★★★★

(219 reviews)

John M. Keynesplein 12-46, 1066 EP Amsterdam

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Focus on Agile and Scrum mastery
Internationally recognized certifications
Experienced, industry-savvy coaches

Scrum Academy is a prominent executive coaching provider specializing in Agile and Scrum training for professionals and organizations. Based in Amsterdam, the academy delivers a range of internationally recognized certification courses aimed at enhancing leadership,...

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Bookabus Headquarters

4.7★★★★★

(193 reviews)

Willem de Zwijgerlaan 350, 2R, 1055 RD Amsterdam

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Personalized travel advisory
Wide certified partner network
Fast, cost-effective booking

Bookabus is not an executive coaching practice but a transport solutions provider specializing in bus and coach rentals across Amsterdam and beyond. Their approach centers on simplifying group travel through a large network of certified...

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Online Marketing & Businesscoaching

4.9★★★★★

(184 reviews)

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Digital marketing expertise
Personalized business strategies
Flexible online coaching sessions

Online Marketing & Businesscoaching specializes in empowering entrepreneurs and business leaders to excel in digital marketing and business growth. Their coaching approach focuses on practical, results-driven strategies tailored to the individual needs of each client,...

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Master in Happiness

5★★★★★

(171 reviews)

Herengracht 420, 1017 BZ Amsterdam

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Positive psychology-based approach
Tailored executive coaching programs
Focus on sustainable happiness

Master in Happiness is an executive coaching practice in Amsterdam dedicated to enhancing personal and professional well-being through a scientific and practical approach to happiness. The coach utilizes proven positive psychology techniques and individualized coaching...

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The Holistic Dietician, Diëtistenpraktijk DDiëtist

5★★★★★

(166 reviews)

Rheastraat 53A, 1076 DS Amsterdam

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Holistic mind-body-soul approach
Specialized in eating disorders
Personalized worldwide coaching

The Holistic Dietician at Diëtistenpraktijk DDiëtist offers integrative coaching that combines nutrition, psychology, and spiritual guidance to support overall well-being. Specializing in eating disorders and body connection, their approach focuses on treating the whole person—mind,...

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Cooder Jobs

4.5★★★★★

(159 reviews)

Anthony Fokkerweg 1, 1059 CM Amsterdam

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No verified public information
Coaching style unavailable
Focus areas not specified

No public information could be found about an executive coach named Cooder Jobs or their coaching practice, despite searching their website and other professional sources. There are no verifiable details available regarding their coaching style,...

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How to Choose an Executive Coach in Amsterdam

Executive coaching in Amsterdam generally serves managers, directors, and founders working through leadership transitions, team performance, or career strategy, distinct from broader personal-life coaching. Our full guide to choosing an executive coach in Amsterdam walks through what a first conversation with a prospective coach should cover.

If the goal is broader personal development rather than workplace leadership, the guidance in how to choose a life coach in Amsterdam applies more directly, and the Amsterdam Life Coaches directory lists that separate group of practitioners. The two fields overlap in practice, so it is worth asking a coach outright which one better describes their day-to-day work.

Ask every coach on this list which professional body accredited their training and what level of credential they hold, since credential level is one of the few concrete signals of how much supervised practice sits behind a coach's client work. Beyond that, fit matters more than any single qualification, so weigh their stated specialty against what you actually need help with.

Questions People Ask

What is the difference between an executive coach and a life coach?

Executive coaching focuses on workplace performance — leadership style, team dynamics, and career decisions within an organization. Life coaching tends to cover broader personal goals that sit outside the workplace. Some coaches in Amsterdam work across both, so ask a prospective coach directly which one describes their day-to-day client work.

What credentials should I check for in an Amsterdam executive coach?

The International Coaching Federation awards three main tiers — Associate Certified Coach, Professional Certified Coach, and Master Certified Coach — moving from around 60 hours of coach-specific training and 100 hours of logged client practice at the entry level up to 200 hours of training and 2,500 hours of practice for the top tier. Ask a coach directly which body accredited their training and which tier they hold, since the credential name alone does not tell you the hours behind it. Treat it as one useful data point rather than the only one.

Will sessions be conducted in English?

Amsterdam's executive coaching client base includes both Dutch managers and a large international workforce, so many coaches listed here work in English as a matter of course. Confirm the working language directly with the coach before booking, along with whether they can also work in Dutch if a team is mixed. This matters more for team or group coaching than for one-to-one sessions.

How can I check that a coach runs a legitimate registered business?

Ask to see the coach's business registration and invoicing details before signing a contract, since Amsterdam's executive coaches typically operate as independent practices or small firms. A coach who cannot provide basic registration details is worth treating with more caution than one who can. If a program involves a multi-session package or upfront payment, get the terms in writing first.

What should I ask about cost before booking?

None of the coaches in this directory list fixed pricing here, and fees vary by coach, format, and program length. Ask for a written quote covering the number of sessions, session length, and whether packages or ongoing retainers are offered. Also ask what happens if a session needs to be rescheduled or canceled, and whether BTW (VAT) is itemized on the invoice.