Best Executive Coaches in Montreal (2026 Pricing Guide)
Executive coaches in Montreal (2026 guide)
Hourly: $250-$600 senior · $200-$300 ACC-credentialed
Engagement: $9,000-$30,000 for 6 months
Where to search: ICF Quebec · LinkedIn · employer benefits
💡 Conseil d'initié : Many employer benefit plans cover executive coaching through professional development budgets ($2,000-$10,000/yr). Ask HR before paying out of pocket. Premium ICF MCC-credentialed coaches with Fortune 500 experience top out around $600/hour.
✨ Idéal pour : mid-to-senior managers, founders, career transitions.
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💰 Coach pricing tiers 2026
| Étage | Hourly | Monthly | Idéal pour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (ACC) | $200-300 | $1,500-2,500 | first coaching, individual contributors |
| Mid (PCC) | $300-450 | $2,500-4,000 | managers, founders |
| Senior (MCC) | $450-600 | $4,000-5,000 | execs, C-suite, milestone decisions |
📋 How to find the right coach
- ICF Quebec directory (icfquebec.ca) — credentialed coaches filterable by language, sector
- LinkedIn with “Executive Coach Montreal” filter
- Bilingual EN/FR coaches are common given Montreal demographics
- Free intro call — most reputable coaches offer 30-min free chemistry session
- Track records — ask for 2-3 client references in your industry
📈 What you get from coaching
- Sharp questioning — coach surfaces blind spots
- Responsabilité — weekly/bi-weekly check-ins on commitments
- Confidential sounding board — strategy + difficult decisions
- Industry studies show 500-700% ROI on average (ICF, Stanford, Manchester Inc.)
- Tax-deductible when paid by company as pro-dev expense
Foire aux questions
Executive coach cost in Montreal?
Single sessions: $250-$600 CAD/hour. Monthly packages: $1,500-$5,000. Six-month engagements: $9,000-$30,000.
Where to find an executive coach?
ICF Quebec directory (icfquebec.ca), REPÉRAGE (Quebec coaching assoc), LinkedIn with “Executive Coach Montreal” filter. Most bilingual.
ROI of executive coaching?
500-700% ROI on average (ICF, Stanford, Manchester Inc.). Most engagements 6-12 months.
What does an executive coach do?
Asks sharp questions, holds you accountable, acts as confidential sounding board. Most coaching is structured self-reflection, not advice-giving.
Les frais de coaching de dirigeants sont-ils déductibles d'impôt ?
Yes when paid by company as pro-dev expense. Self-funded depends on CRA tie to current employment income. Many employer plans cover it.
Examiné par : L'équipe éditoriale de Montreal Tips · Dernière mise à jour : 13 mai 2026
Sources : ICF Quebec, REPÉRAGE, ICF Global ROI studies.
