Anyone use an executive coach before?

I see folks on LinkedIn reaching out as executive coaches to help land your next role. Worth it or not? Feel free to share any of your experiences!
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Sunbunny31
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Sr Sales Executive ๐Ÿฐ
You may want to check the search bar - there are a number of discussions about this topic.
jefe
Arsonist
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^^^
Pachacuti
Politicker
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They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy
there is nothing a coach can teach me which I can't figure out on my own or from TRUSTED friends/colleagues.
ComTruise
Catalyst
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Sales Specialist
I love you
GDO
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BDM
But what if he does not have the network/friends?
Fenderbaum
Politicker
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Retired Choirboy๐Ÿช•
Most are gimmicky, repackaged regurgitation of self-help sales books and common sense. Don't fall for the banana in the tail pipe. ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿš—
wolfofmiami
Opinionated
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nah not worth at least for me, bc im an iC. for you it might be worth to try for CRO roles
Maximas
Tycoon
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Senior Sales Executive
Guess you're applying to get paid not to pay someone else..useless to me tbh.Just make sure to keep you resume at a perfect shape and just watch offers raining!!
Kosta_Konfucius
Politicker
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Sales Rep
I wouldnt pay for it
CuriousFox
WR Officer
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You can Venmo me or ๐Ÿ‡
Beans
Big Shot
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Enterprise Account Executive
I'd rather find a mentor in my network and do my own homework.
IYNFYL
Politicker
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Enterprise SaaS AE
I would say do your own research. I worked with one and they kept blaming me for not getting any results when they couldnโ€™t bring anything to the table
SalesPharaoh
Big Shot
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Senior Account Executive
no, but you can always find a mentor that can fulfill what you are looking for.
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