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Your VP of Engineering needs a coach. HR sent three options from BetterUp. None of them have ever managed an engineering org. The chemistry call is tomorrow. It's already a waste of everyone's time.

Finding the right executive coach is a chemistry problem built on a credibility problem. Chemistry matters enormously, but chemistry conversations are wasted when the coach doesn't have the professional credibility to earn respect from the person being coached. A VP of Engineering won't open up to a coach who has never operated in a technical environment. A first-time CEO navigating board dynamics needs someone who has sat in those rooms. BetterUp and CoachHub optimize for availability and broad certification. The ICF directory lists credentials but can't filter by operating background. None of them start from the question that actually matters: what professional background does the coach need to be credible to this specific leader?

Describe the operating context: industry, leadership level served, specific challenges your leader faces. CloneICP finds 20-50 coaches whose professional trajectories match. Schedule chemistry calls with coaches who already have the background credibility to make those conversations productive.

Credibility first. Then chemistry.

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What You Get

What You'll Get

Every search returns clear output in under 60 seconds.

20-50 Matched Coaches

Executive coaches whose professional background and specialties match the context your leaders operate in.

Match Scores

Each coach ranked by background relevance. Industry experience, leadership level, and coaching focus.

Why They Match

Professional signals: operating background, coaching specialization, industries served, leadership levels coached.

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How It Works

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Describe Your Target

Tell us who you're looking for in plain language.

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AI Finds Matches

We analyze signals and find matching professionals.

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Export Results

Up to 50 matches, ready for your enrichment tool.

How This Is Different

You know the platforms. Here's what changes.

With BetterUp, CoachHub & ICF directory
  • Platform matching optimizes for availability and broad certification, not industry-specific credibility
  • ICF directory lists credentials but cannot filter by operating background or leadership level served
  • Coach marketplaces match from their closed networks, missing independent practitioners
  • Personal referrals depend on who your CHRO happens to know, not who is the best fit
With CloneICP
  • Search by the operating background that makes a coach credible to your specific leader
  • Find coaches based on industry experience, leadership context, and coaching specialty
  • Discover independent coaches and boutique practitioners outside the major platforms
  • Each result explains the professional background match, so chemistry calls start informed

Questions

Can I search for coaches with specific certifications like ICF PCC or MCC?
Include certification requirements in your description and results will favor coaches who mention those credentials in their professional profiles. However, the strongest coaching matches come from describing the operating context, like 'coach with experience at venture-backed startups who specializes in founder-to-CEO transitions,' which surfaces both credentialed and deeply experienced practitioners.
How important is industry background versus coaching certification?
Both matter, but for different reasons. Certification (PCC, MCC) indicates coaching competence, the ability to facilitate growth. Industry background determines credibility, whether the leader being coached will trust and respect the coach's perspective. CloneICP lets you search for both, but the professional background match is often what makes or breaks the coaching relationship.
Can I find coaches for specialized situations like founder transitions or post-merger integration?
Yes. Describe the specific situation: 'executive coaches who have worked with technical founders navigating the transition to professional CEO' or 'leadership coaches experienced in post-merger integration and cultural alignment.' The specificity of your description drives the relevance of results.
How much does it cost?
3 free searches to start, no signup required. After that, credits start at $10 for 10 searches. No subscription needed.

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