While both development programs focus on developing skills necessary for leadership roles, executive and leadership development are different. Executive coaching focuses more on the competencies necessary to make strategic decisions, manage relationships, and manage stress. It narrows in on the areas that are specifically crucial for senior executives to master, including real-world situations to work through.
Leadership training is similar in that coaches level up fundamental skills. However, where executive coaching focuses on organizational growth and impact, leadership training focuses on professional development and achieving individual potential.