Coaching Trends from Silicon Valley to Dubai. Lessons from “How the World’s Most Innovative Leaders Grow”.

TSB scene: A leadership offsite.

Triveni (curious): I hear CEOs in Silicon Valley all have coaches now. Isn’t coaching just for people who are struggling?

Indu (smiling): Not at all. The strongest leaders see coaching as an edge, not a remedy. Think of it like elite athletes. They don’t hire coaches because they are weak. They do it to stay world-class.

Triveni: Interesting. What kind of coaching are they leaning into?

Indu: In Silicon Valley, it is about scaling leadership as fast as scaling the business. CEOs at tech firms work with coaches to manage hyper-growth, decision fatigue, and culture at speed. Google and Apple pioneered this years ago, but now it’s common across startups.

Triveni: And Dubai?

Indu: Here, the trend is that of blending global best practices with local realities. Leaders are turning to coaching to navigate diverse teams, balance rapid expansion with governance, and drive transformation aligned with Vision 2030 and beyond. One logistics company, for instance, credits leadership coaching with a 30% boost in employee engagement. This has directly impacted retention and client satisfaction.

Coaching Trends Shaping 2025

• From Fixing to Optimizing: Coaching is not for the “broken”. It is for the ambitious.

• From One-on-One to Systemic: Boards and leadership teams now use coaching collectively to align direction.

• From Skills to Mindset: It is no longer just about presentation skills or time management. It is about resilience, empathy, and adaptability.

• From Local to Global: Dubai’s leaders are tapping into lessons from Silicon Valley, but tailoring them for the region’s unique pace and culture.

TSB Takeaway : The best leaders don’t outgrow coaching, they grow THROUGH it. Whether in Silicon Valley or Dubai, coaching has become a strategic lever for innovation, resilience, and long-term success.

Your Turn

If world-class CEOs make time for coaching, what could change for your business if you treated coaching as a growth strategy rather than a last resort?

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