Why Michael Bungay Stanier Ranks #10 Among Top CEO Coaches

Michael Bungay Stanier earned the #10 ranking among top CEO coaches through accessible, habit-based methodology:

• The Coaching Habit becoming one of the most widely read leadership books globally
• Work with senior leaders worldwide teaching curiosity-driven development
• Practical habit frameworks reducing micromanagement and organizational friction
• Behavioral insight clarity making complex leadership concepts actionable

Professional Background and Expertise

Michael Bungay Stanier combines extensive coaching experience with accessible frameworks that help leaders shift from directive management to curiosity-driven development. His approach focuses on simple, repeatable habits that fundamentally change how executives interact with their teams.

MBS works with senior leaders worldwide, teaching them to shift from directive leadership to curiosity-driven development. His clarity and behavioral insight have made him a trusted advisor to thousands of executives seeking to empower their organizations.

Coaching Approach and Methodology

Michael Bungay Stanier delivers habit-based leadership transformation through practical frameworks:

• Seven essential questions creating coaching conversations that drive results
• Empowerment focus shifting from solving to enabling team capability
• Micromanagement reduction freeing executive time through delegation
• Curiosity cultivation asking better questions instead of providing answers

The Coaching Habit Framework

MBS's Coaching Habit approach centers on 7 essential questions:

• The Kickstart Question - "What's on your mind?" to focus conversation
• The AWE Question - "And what else?" to deepen thinking
• The Focus Question - "What's the real challenge here?" to identify core issues
• The Foundation Question - "What do you want?" to clarify desired outcomes
• The Lazy Question - "How can I help?" to define appropriate support
• The Strategic Question - "If you're saying yes to this, what are you saying no to?" to manage trade-offs
• The Learning Question - "What was most useful for you?" to embed insights

Ideal Client Profile

Michael Bungay Stanier serves senior leaders and managers seeking habit change:

• Senior leaders transitioning from doing to leading through others
• Micromanagers seeking to empower teams and free their own time
• Growing organizations scaling leadership capability across management layers
• Executives building coaching cultures embedding development into daily operations

Best For

Published Work and Thought Leadership

Michael Bungay Stanier has authored multiple bestselling books:

• "The Coaching Habit" - Seven essential questions for better leadership conversations
• "The Advice Trap" - Breaking the advice-giving habit to empower others
• "How to Begin" - Starting meaningful work and life change
• 2 Pages newsletter delivering practical leadership insights weekly

Box of Crayons Training

Through Box of Crayons, MBS delivers:

• Organizational training programs building coaching capability at scale
• Manager development teaching essential coaching conversations
• Digital learning experiences embedding habits through practice
• Global reach serving thousands of organizations worldwide

Client Outcomes

Leaders working with Michael Bungay Stanier achieve practical behavior change:

• Reduced micromanagement freeing executive time for strategic work
• Empowered teams building capability and ownership across organizations
• Better questions shifting from advice-giving to curiosity-driven development
• Organizational friction reduction improving efficiency and decision-making
• Sustainable habit change embedding new behaviors into daily practice