Executive Coaching in Naperville, IL

Great leadership isn’t defined by titles; it’s about clarity, influence, and performance under pressure. Shane Kinkennon offers executive coaching services in Naperville, IL, designed for CEOs, founders, senior leaders, and emerging executives who want to lead with confidence, strengthen decision-making, and deliver measurable impact.


Through personalized executive leadership coaching, Shane helps professionals unlock their leadership potential and build the mindset, communication, and strategy needed to inspire teams and drive organizational success. Whether you’re seeking to enhance leadership skills, improve team communication, or align leadership with business goals, Shane’s executive coaching programs equip you to become the kind of leader your organization relies on for growth and resilience.

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Shane helps executives and organizations get more out of their people—fueling higher levels of creativity, collaboration, and strategic problem-solving. By developing accountable, emotionally intelligent, and high-performing leaders, he creates the conditions where great teams and great results can flourish.

He is a trained and certified executive coach through the Center for Executive Coaching, an organization accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF)—the global gold standard for coaching excellence.

Here’s what coaching looks like:

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Discover and Understand

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Set Goal

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Craft Accountability Metrics

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Assess Progress and Trajectory

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Hit Accountability Goal

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What Executive Coaching Helps Leaders Achieve

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Executive coaching delivers measurable leadership improvements, including: 

  • Stronger goal-setting and self-regulation

  • Higher success in achieving business and performance goals

  • Sharper problem-solving and solutions-focused thinking

  • Enhanced team resilience and change management capability

(Sources: Harvard Business Review, Journal of Change Management, Journal of Positive Psychology, Frontiers in Psychology)

Speak with an Expert

  • “Shane has a knack for calling to question the core parts of an issue or goal. He doesn’t generate the ideas; they emerge because of his skill and touch.”

    — Michael Johnson, CEO, Metrc

  • “After only my first session with Shane, I impressed my board chair with a major new strategy. The coaching work is just that good.”

    — Risa Wilkerson, Executive Director, Healthy Places By Design

  • “Shane is fearless about getting to the bottom of things. His questions are tough. Yet he’s warm and disarming. Creative problem-solving results from it.”

    — Chuck Wolfe, CEO, The Chiles Group (beachfront restaurants + organic farm)

Executive Coaching Built for High-Stakes Leadership Moments

When the pressure is high and the next move isn’t clear, executive coaching empowers leaders to navigate complex challenges with clarity, confidence, and composure. Through structured executive leadership coaching, Shane helps clients think strategically, communicate with influence, make sound decisions, and build a culture of trust and accountability within their teams.

This isn’t therapy, it’s evidence-based executive coaching designed for high-performing leaders. Each session is tailored to help CEOs, executives, and senior leaders enhance decision-making, elevate influence, and lead effectively during critical moments. By combining insight, accountability, and practical strategies, Shane’s coaching helps leaders thrive under pressure and create measurable, lasting impact across their organizations.

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What Coaching Delivers

This isn’t feel-good fluff. The research is clear:

  • - Higher self-regulation around goals

  • - Better actual goal attainment

  • - Sharper solutions-focused thinking

  • - Stronger readiness to lead through change

Here’s how we help.

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    Executive Coaching

    For C-suites and senior managers

    Develop high-impact leadership skills, improve decision-making, and inspire teams with personalized executive coaching. We help leaders navigate pressure, drive performance, and stay accountable to goals with proven coaching strategies.

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    Management Consulting

    For nonprofit leadership teams

    Align strategy, structure, and operations to increase efficiency and growth. Our management consulting services address organizational change, leadership alignment, and mission delivery with data-driven solutions.

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    Board Consulting

    For nonprofit boards of directors

    Strengthen board performance with governance coaching, strategic alignment, and leadership development. We help boards focus on high-value priorities, improve collaboration, and support organizational success.

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    Planning Facilitation

    For boards, coalitions, and more

    Lead effective planning sessions that produce clarity, direction, and measurable outcomes. We guide leadership teams through goal-setting, decision-making, and roadmap creation to drive long-term impact.

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    Strategic Communications

    For senior teams that need to break through

    Craft compelling messaging to engage stakeholders, drive change, and communicate vision. We help leaders deliver strategic narratives during transitions, initiatives, and high-stakes conversations.

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    Fractional Executive

    For short-term leadership needs

    Access experienced executive leadership without the full-time cost. Our fractional executive services provide interim leadership, change management, and strategic direction to move your organization forward quickly and effectively.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Is executive coaching really effective for leaders?
    Yes. Executive coaching is proven to improve leadership performance, confidence, decision-making, and team outcomes. Many organizations report measurable ROI from coaching programs.

  • How do I know if I need an executive coach?
    You may benefit from coaching if you are stepping into a bigger role, leading through change, facing complex decisions, or want to improve communication, influence, or team alignment.

  • What happens during an executive coaching session?
    Coaching sessions typically include goal setting, real-time problem solving, feedback, leadership development strategies, and accountability to help you grow and take action.

  • Do you offer executive coaching only in Naperville?
    While Shane Kinkennon primarily provides executive coaching in Naperville IL , he also works with leaders in Chicago ,Denver, Colorado Springs.

  • How do I choose the right executive coach?
    Look for a certified coach with leadership experience, a clear process, strong client outcomes, and a coaching style that fits your goals and personality.

  • How long does executive coaching usually take to see results?
    Most leaders start seeing meaningful progress within the first few sessions, but coaching programs typically last 3–6 months to create lasting behavior change, stronger leadership skills, and measurable business impact.