Celebrating The Leaders Who Inspire Us
The 2025 Top Coaches In America honorees are being recognized for their dedication, leadership, and impact. These exceptional professionals are shaping industries, empowering clients, and driving meaningful change. Selections are made through in-depth research on client success, coaching outcomes, and community influence.
Celebrating Professional Excellence
2025 Top Coaches in America
The 2025 Top Coaches in America awards recognize outstanding professionals who are making a real difference in their industries and communities. From leadership and business coaching to wellness and personal development, these coaches are enhancing their clients’ success with proven strategies, innovative methods, and lasting impact.
Featured Honorees
Celebrating All 2025 Honorees
Aaronde Creighton | Atlanta, GA
Adrienne M. Kortas | Seattle, WA
Agnes Mura | Santa Fe, NM
Alan R. Graham | Park Ridge, IL
Andrea Singsaas | Cedar Rapids, IA
Aparna Ramaswamy | West Chester, PA
Beki Fraser | South Lyon, MI
Bob Conlin | Chicago, IL
Bradley D. Davidson | Oklahoma City, OK
C. Paige Hinkson | Gorham, NH
Carmen Tsui | Dallas, TX
Cassandra Leonard | Seattle, WA
Catharine M. Liska | Winter Haven, FL
Cheryl Mastroeni-Thacker | Wilmington, DE
Cheryl Procter-Rogers | Chicago, IL
Christine Rose | Federal Way, WA
Claire E. Kluever | Long Grove, IL
Courtney Birch Webster | Los Angeles, CA
Cynthi Knight | Tucson, AZ
Cynthia Loy Darst | Palm Springs, CA
Dana Maher | Cranford, NJ
Darcy Eikenberg | Bonita Springs, FL
David Waggoner | Midway, UT
Deirdre Danahar | Jackson, MS
Diane Brennan | Tucson, AZ
Doug Gfeller | Fountain Valley, CA
Dr. Frederick Sanders, MCC | Dallas, TX
Elita Driskill | Fort Worth, TX
Emily Brooke Golden | Cherry Hill, NJ
Erika Quezada Sanchez | Colorado Springs, CO
Erin Conlon | Chicago, IL
Florian T. Brody | San Francisco, CA
Gael Bevan | San Clemente, CA
Gavan Ambrosini | Elk Grove, CA
Gregg Sealey | Spokane, WA
Ildiko Oravecz | Albuquerque, NM
Jachin D. Merrill | Oklahoma City, OK
Jackie Ann Schwabe | Milwaukee, WI
Janice Coe | Darnestown, MD
Jenifer Hill | Canton, OH
Joan Russell | San Diego, CA
Joanna Davis | Dania Beach, FL
Joelle B. Jackson | Rocklin, CA
John Bucher | Los Angeles, CA
Julie Donley | Blue Bell, PA
Karen A. Cappello | Tucson, AZ
Karen Pelot | Orlando, FL
Katrin Windsor | Boulder, CO
Kris Kelso | Nashville, TN
Lara Heacock | Forked River, NJ
Lion Goodman | Petaluma, CA
Lizi Oceransky | San Diego, CA
Marc Wolfe | Franklin, TN
Margo Hamel | Orlando, FL
Maria Elena Armijo | Los Angeles, CA
Marion Franklin | Purchase, NY
Marnie Ewing | Spokane, WA
Mary Beth Ferrante | Los Angeles, CA
Mary O’Sullivan | Kingston, RI
Melanie Espeland | West Hollywood, CA
Melissa Knight | Port Saint Lucie, FL
Patrick Donadio | Columbus, OH
Rachel Karu | Oxnard, CA
Ray Fisher | Philadelphia, PA
Rosanne Essiambre | Lexington, MA
Sean Robinson | Washington, DC
Sheila Dubin | Austin, TX
Shelley Pernot | Austin, TX
Shiny Burcu Unsal | Miami, FL
Solu Nwanze | Houston, TX
Starla Sireno | New York, NY
Stephanie Schmid | Salt Lake City, UT
Steven J. Salee | New York, NY
Sue Mary Stevenson | San Diego, CA
Susan Geear | San Francisco, CA
Susan S. Freeman | Asheville, NC
Timothy Finnegan | Huntington, NY
Tonya Echols | Atlanta, GA
Veronica Wolfe, PCC, CPCC | Walnut Creek, CA
Vicki Staebler Tardino | Hopkinton, MA
Wendy Karen Preyssler | Las Vegas, NV
We are honored to recognize these professionals for their ongoing contributions to the coaching industry. Nominations for the 2026 awards will open on November 1st, 2025.
Celebrating Professional Excellence
2024 Top Coaches in America
Our 2024 Top Coaches in America awards series encompasses professionals across all specialties, with the list below highlighting the most commonly recognized fields. These coaches excel in client satisfaction, coaching outcomes, community influence, and innovative practices.
Featured Specialties
Top Coach Awards features a range of coaching categories, recognizing excellence across specialties such as wellness, leadership, business, and more. Explore the areas where coaches are making the biggest impact below.
Wellness Coaching
Recognizing exceptional achievements in promoting overall wellness and holistic living.
Personal Training
Celebrating outstanding trainers dedicated to improving clients' physical fitness and health.
Nutrition Coaching
Honoring coaches who excel in providing innovative nutrition plans and dietary advice.
Life Coaching
Recognizing life coaches making significant impacts on personal development and growth.
Business Coaching
Awarding excellence in business coaching, including strategy, growth, and leadership skills.
Career Coaching
Celebrating coaches who provide exceptional guidance in career development.
Executive Coaching
Recognizing coaches enhancing leadership skills and executive performance.
Entrepreneurship
Awarding excellence in coaching entrepreneurs through business startups and growth.
Financial Coaching
Honoring coaches who help clients achieve financial education, stability, and growth.
Sales Coaching
Recognizing excellence in improving sales techniques and marketing performance.
Relationships
Recognizing contributions in improving personal and professional relationships.
Mindset Coaching
Celebrating coaches focused on developing a positive and resilient mindset.
Spiritual Coaching
Honoring coaches guiding individuals in their spiritual and/or religious journeys throughout life.
Motivational
Recognizing speakers who inspire and motivate through exceptional engagements.
Time Management
Recognizing coaches who excel in helping clients optimize their time and productivity.
Public Speaking
Celebrating coaches who guide individuals to improve their public speaking and presentations.
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