Executive Coaching in Abu Dhabi
Private 1:1 coaching for senior leaders in Abu Dhabi — ADGM firms, government-related entities, and family offices — focused on the specific conversations that shape outcomes.
Who this is for
MDs and C-suite in ADGM
Board readings, regulator conversations, and the moments where every word is scrutinised.
Leaders inside GREs
Government-related entities operate in rooms where presence and clarity are not optional. We work on both.
Founders and family-office principals
Capital allocators, partners, and the next generation stepping into visible roles. Rehearse the moment before it matters.
What we work on
Each engagement is built around the specific conversations, audiences, and rooms you're walking into across the UAE and the wider GCC.
- Board and committee presence — how you open and how you handle pushback
- Regulator and government meeting communication
- Voice — pace, depth, and the pause that signals authority
- Structuring a recommendation so it lands the first time
- Difficult performance and partner conversations
- On-site sessions in ADGM, Corniche, or your office — plus Zoom
How it works
01
Diagnose
A free 30-minute call to pinpoint the specific moments where your communication is leaking authority — and what's driving it.
02
Practice with AI
Rehearse the exact conversations between sessions using the VoicePower AI roleplay tool. Real reps, on your schedule.
03
Coach feedback
1:1 sessions with Sean to refine voice, body language, structure, and the moments where it matters most.
Sean Sarginson
Founder · Executive coach
Meet your coach
"I've coached founders before investor pitches, leaders before layoffs, and up and coming talent before the conversation that would define their next career move. The difference was never talent. It was preparation."
VoicePower is the practice partner I wish every leader had. Use it before the moment. Or work with me directly when the stakes are higher than free practice can solve.
See who Sean has coached"I used to avoid speaking in meetings out of fear. Now I lead them with confidence and calm."
Maya R. · VP Engineering · After 4 weeks of practice
Common questions
What is executive coaching and who is it for in Abu Dhabi?+
Executive coaching is 1:1 coaching for senior leaders — MDs, directors, C-suite, and high-potential VPs — working on the specific moments where their communication and judgement shape outcomes. In Abu Dhabi, clients typically include leaders inside ADGM-based firms, government-related entities, family offices, and the energy and sovereign sectors.
Do you coach in person in Abu Dhabi or only over Zoom?+
Both. Sessions run in person across Abu Dhabi — including ADGM on Al Maryah Island, Corniche, and on-site at your office — and over Zoom when diaries are tight. Most engagements blend the two.
How is this different from leadership training?+
Training delivers concepts to a room. Coaching changes how one person actually shows up. Every session is built around real, upcoming moments — the board update, the regulator meeting, the difficult performance conversation — and the AI practice tool gives you reps between sessions so the change compounds.
Do you work with government and semi-government entities?+
Yes. A meaningful share of Abu Dhabi clients are leaders inside government-related entities, sovereign-backed funds, and regulated industries. Engagements can be structured around your procurement and vendor onboarding process, and invoiced in AED through a UAE-registered entity.
Can you commute from Dubai for on-site sessions?+
Yes — regular travel between Dubai and Abu Dhabi is built into how the practice runs. For ongoing engagements we typically agree a fixed cadence (e.g. fortnightly on-site, Zoom in between) so the diary stays predictable on both sides.
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Your first session is on Sean
Your first 30 minutes with Sean are free.
Bring the conversation that's keeping you up at night. Walk in prepared. No credit card. No commitment.