Your husband is an Executive. A leader. The guy who makes tough decisions, chairs endless meetings, and has an impressive LinkedIn photo where he’s probably crossing his arms in a button down. To everyone else, he looks like he’s got it all together.

But you know the truth: the late-night work Stress, the vague talk about “wanting something more,” the endless emails about problems he didn’t cause but still has to solve.

He’s successful, yes—but is he thriving? Probably not. Are you worried about his overal wellbeing— definitely.

And while you’ve casually suggested he get a physcial, a colonoscopy, a teeth cleaning and hire an executive coach, he waved your idea off like someone trying to decline a free sample at Costco.

Why Your Executive Husband Needs Coaching

Even executives need support. In fact, they need it more than most people because they’re so busy running the show that they forget to step back and ask themselves, What do I want next?

Here’s what Coaching can help him with:

• Clarifying the Next Level:
  Does he want a C-suite role? A pivot to something with high impact? A philanthropic board project? Coaching helps him figure out the why and how behind his next move—not just the what.

• Leadership Blind Spots:
  He might be great at solving problems, but is he delegating effectively? How’s his team morale and retention? Coaching can refine his leadership style so he’s not just running the company—he’s inspiring it.

• Work-Life Integration:
  Let’s face it: he talks a lot about “quality family time” while still checking his phone during car rides and basketball games. Executive coaching can help him set boundaries that actually stick.

• Confidence in Transitions:
  Whether he’s eyeing Retirement, considering a board position, or just itching for a change, a coach can make those big transitions create strategic waves instead of overwhelming.

Why He’s Avoiding Coaching

Your husband’s an executive—he’s supposed to have it all figured out, right? Wrong. The higher you climb, the lonelier it gets, and many executives feel like they can’t admit they need help.

Here’s what he might say to avoid coaching: “I don’t have time for this.” “I’m already successful—I don’t need a coach.”

The Perfect Birthday Gift for Your Husband

Skip the mid life crisis corvette. Gift him something that will actually improve his life: executive career coaching.

Here’s how to frame it:

• “You’ve worked so hard to get where you are—I want to help you go even further.”

• “I know you’ve been thinking about the next phase of your career, and I thought this could give you Clarity.”

• “Even the best athletes have coaches. I think you’d love having someone in your corner.”

Whether he’s figuring out how to lead more effectively, pivot to a new challenge, or simply find more joy in his work, career coaching can help him get there faster—and with less stress.

And if he’s still on the fence, remind him: coaching isn’t about fixing what’s broken. It’s about building on his success so he can keep evolving—not just as a leader but as a person.

Who knows? This could be the most impactful gift you ever give him—and, let’s be honest, it’s way better than another monogrammed tie clip.

Lynn Mull Holistic Career Coach & Author

Career Coach | Author | WellNess Advisor | Reiki Master
I offer Clarity through Reiki healing sessions, and Holistic Career Coaching and Facilitating Teams to professional wellness. I use various tools and methods to speak, write, and provide 1.1 counsel to move out of the stuck into the actions that help you or your teams reach their goals.I found my way because I had to create it.
As a working parent and a sandwich caregiver in my early 30s, I understand the pressures to keep going, provide for my family and prioritize everyone else’s wellbeing.

I looked in many corners and could not find one coach to break into my inner blockages and move my career until Reiki and a Career Coach got me there. We can be all the things to everyone, but first, we must get aligned and intuitively move forward for our own .