6 Best Executive Coaches in Singapore

Are you looking for a business or executive coach in Singapore

As someone who offers executive coaching services from Singapore, I have been fortunate enough to learn and network amongst some of the best coaches out there!

In this article I will give a mention to some of those highly recommended coaches - as well as using the chance to give myself a mention! 

You might wonder why I would feel the need to mention all my so-called competitors here - aren’t I just sending clients their way, and potentially have I gone mad?! I disagree! 

I think all business coaches will have their own set ways of working.

You might get on really well with one, but you might struggle to make progress with another. There are many different types of coach out there, the key thing is to find the right one for your personality, and based on your own situation.

Many coaches also offer a free trial session (like myself) - take advantage of this to try and really check to see if you feel comfortable with someone, before you commit to more paid sessions.

1 - Nick Jonsson

Executive coach Nick Jonsson

Nick Jonsson is a highly respected private business and executive coach with over two decades of senior corporate leadership and entrepreneurial experience. He works with leaders at critical inflection points - helping them navigate pressure, complexity, and personal challenges while building clarity, performance, and long-term impact.

Nick is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and a Certified Master Coach (CMC), as well as a Supervised Therapist & Counsellor, bringing world-class coaching standards, depth, and ethics into every engagement. He is also a certified sober coach, uniquely positioned to support leaders navigating burnout, addiction, recovery, and high-performance living without compromise.

As a top-performing age-group IRONMAN athlete, Nick integrates the principles of elite sport - discipline, resilience, recovery, and consistency - into executive life. He draws powerful parallels between athletic endurance and sustainable leadership, enabling clients in Singapore and beyond to perform at the highest level without sacrificing wellbeing.

Nick’s impact is internationally recognised. He is ranked #1 in Singapore and Top 28 globally by Global Gurus in coaching, reflecting both his results and the trust placed in him by leaders worldwide. At the core of his philosophy is authentic connection - cultivating deep relationships, purposeful networks, and lifelong learning as the foundation for transformative leadership and lasting excellence.

You can learn more about Nick’s private coaching program here.

2 - Andrew The Executive Coach

Executive coach Andrew Jones

Andrew Jones is another very successful business coach based in Singapore.

From his website he works for a wide range of organisations and individuals: leaders and professionals from MNCs to Entrepreneurs across many industries.

In terms of qualifications, Andrew also mentions that he is a certified facilitator for MBTI Step I & II, EQ-i 2.0, EQ 360, the Hogan Assessments: Development Survey, Personality Inventory, and Motives, Values & Preferences Inventory, Gallup StrengthsFinder and the Center for Creative Learning Benchmarks 360-Degree Assessments.

You can learn more about Andrew and his coaching services on his website.

3 - YJ at Discovery Business Coaching

YJ is the primary business coach at DISCOVERY SME Business Coaching based on Coleman Street in Singapore.

They specialise in helping small company owners and start-ups to successfully expand and break the $1 million ceiling. 

With over 20+ years experience of working as a business coach, YJ hopes  to help other SME businessmen and women avoid the same pitfalls he encountered, and to enable their businesses to similarly flourish.

You can learn more about YJ and his coaching services on his website.

4 - Christina Khoo at Turningpoint Asia

Executive coach Christina Khoo

Christina Khoo is another Singapore-based business and leadership coach with over two decades of experience in senior leadership and professional development based at Turningpoint Asia.

Christina specialises in executive and leadership development, communication, influence and emotional intelligence for individuals and teams in the region.

Before focusing on coaching, Christina also spent around 25 years in the financial services industry, where she built a strong track record as a leader, speaker and motivator.

She is known for her energetic, inspirational approach and commitment to helping clients unlock their potential and become more effective leaders - something I myself am also very passionate about!

You can learn more about Christina and her coaching services on her website.

5 - Douglas Kong at Singapore Business Coach

Business coach Douglas Kong

Douglas Kong is also a Singapore-based business and performance coach who helps entrepreneurs, small business owners, CEOs and professionals enhance their leadership and grow their businesses.

With a background as a consultant psychiatrist and specialist in stress management and behavioural dynamics, he combines psychological insight with practical business strategies to help clients improve performance, overcome barriers and build sustainable success.

He is a Certified Executive and Master Life Coach and author of books on business growth and scaling, and his coaching focuses on resilience, profitability and organisational effectiveness.

You can learn more about Douglas and his coaching services on his website.

6 - Gary McRae at The Clarity Practice

Executive coach Gary McRae

Gary McRae is an executive coach, transformation leader and strategist who specializes in helping senior leaders and organisations navigate complexity, clarify strategic priorities and make confident decisions.

He is the founder of The Clarity Practice, a leadership and executive coaching firm based in the Singapore Business Federation Center, that blends mindfulness, strategic frameworks and reflective dialogue to help clients cut through noise and lead with purpose and clarity.

With over a decade of experience in digital transformation, marketing leadership and organizational change across Asia Pacific, Gary also advises businesses on strategic alignment, AI governance and growth-oriented decision-making.

You can learn more about Gary and his coaching services on his website.

Helping You Find Executive Coaches in Singapore Who Can Make a Difference

Hopefully now you feel well positioned to go out there and speak to a recommended business coach in Singapore, Southeast Asia.

Whilst we’ve only listed 6 executive coaches here, there are obviously many more options out there, but these are the recommended professionals we have found from our own personal experiences or from the research we have carried out.

Of course you should explore your options when it comes to choosing a coach to work with, and try and see if they have some kind of trial or taster session (most of them do, including Nick!) just so you can check them out for yourself. 

Best of luck finding a coach that works for you!

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