Leadership & Executive Coaching for Creative leaders & entrepreneurs in LA.
Coaching that builds emotional intelligence, leadership skills & a holistic mindset to create meaningful impact at work & in life.

Chief Seconds works with Professional Services firms & Visionary Entrepreneurs, such as:

“Every
Champion
Needs a Coach.”
The heavyweight champion of the world never walks into the ring alone.
Whatever success you or your firm desires, let’s get to work defining and driving the knowledge set and behaviors that will get you there.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Bruce Ditman defines a leadership development strategy as a comprehensive and integrated approach to developing the capabilities that leaders at all levels need to execute your business strategy and unleash the potential of your people.
1
CAPABILITIES
Identifying the required skills for today and tomorrow
Identifying the broad-based leadership competencies and skills needed for leaders to unleash the potential of others.
2
ASSESS
Finding and developing your future leaders
Building a deep pipeline of agile leaders and readying them to drive your organization's business strategy.
3
CULTURE
Shaping and sustaining your culture
Fostering the values of your organization and the behaviors and mindsets that are essential to your culture as the company grows.
4
DEVELOP
Moving strategy to action
Supporting strategic business initiatives with education and expertise to align leaders and their teams and equip them for change.
We go deep, not wide
Industries we serve
Human Resources
Professional Services
Fashion & Retail
Information Technology
Recycling & Reuse
Semiconductor
Working with me
I've worked with leaders across various industries, roles, and backgrounds. Here's what you can expect:
In-depth partnership
I'm your trusted coach, offering ongoing support and guidance to ensure you stay on track long after our sessions. Think of me as your personal sounding board and accountability partner.
Psychological safety
I create a safe, open space where you can be honest and vulnerable without fear of judgment. This allows us to address tough issues and explore new ideas with confidence and clarity.
Tailored solutions
Each coaching session is uniquely designed to fit your specific challenges and goals. I draw on a range of proven tools and techniques, but everything is customised to suit your needs, mindset, and aspirations.
Clear next steps
After each session, you'll walk away with actionable steps to move forward. No jargon, no fluff—just clear, practical direction that helps you make real progress.

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We help businesses and the people in them thrive.
Across the globe, the companies we partner with are driving business transformation through people.

96%
We work with 96% of Fortune’s top 50 world’s most admired companies

75%
3 in every 4 of Fortune’s best companies to work for are Chief Seconds clients

80%
We work with 80% of the Drucker Institute’s top performing companies
See what our customers
have to say
I identified the development of my Area Managers quite quickly, with operations running more smoothly, with a clear and focused path towards goals and outcomes. I couldn’t recommend a course with Leadership Trust enough.
- Paul Morgan, Operations Director, Caffè Nero
I identified the development of my Area Managers quite quickly, with operations running more smoothly, with a clear and focused path towards goals and outcomes. I couldn’t recommend a course with Leadership Trust enough.
- Paul Morgan, Operations Director, Caffè Nero
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