Coaching in numbers
(Source: 2009 ICF Global Coaching Client Study. The study was commissioned by the ICF but conducted independently by PriceWaterhouseCoopers.)
Increased productivity
Professional coaching explicitly targets maximizing potential and in doing this unlocks latent sources of productivity and supports individuals to confidently pursue new ideas and alternative solutions in the face of growing complexity.
Professional coaching explicitly targets maximizing potential and in doing this unlocks latent sources of productivity and supports individuals to confidently pursue new ideas and alternative solutions in the face of growing complexity.
70% improved work performance
61% improved business management
57% improved time management
51% improved team effectiveness
Positive People
In the face of uncertainty, expectations of the workforce are very high. Restoring self-confidence to face the challenges is critical to meet organizational demands.
80% improved self confidence
In the face of uncertainty, expectations of the workforce are very high. Restoring self-confidence to face the challenges is critical to meet organizational demands.
80% improved self confidence
73% improved relationships
72% improved communication skills
67% improved life/work balance
Return on investment
The coach–client relationship generates learning and clarity for forward action with a commitment to clear measurable outcomes.
68% individuals that made back at least their investment
Of the 86%, 28% saw an ROI of 10 to 49 times the investment and 19% saw an ROI of 50 times their investment.
The coach–client relationship generates learning and clarity for forward action with a commitment to clear measurable outcomes.
68% individuals that made back at least their investment
86% companies that made back at least their investment
Of the 86%, 28% saw an ROI of 10 to 49 times the investment and 19% saw an ROI of 50 times their investment.
Satisfied clients
Virtually all companies or individuals who hire a coach are satisfied. Coaching is an effective catalyst for change.
99% “somewhat or “very” satisfied with overall experience
Virtually all companies or individuals who hire a coach are satisfied. Coaching is an effective catalyst for change.
99% “somewhat or “very” satisfied with overall experience
96% would repeat the process
Selected articles
How Leaders Can Balance the Needs to Perform and to Transform
(Harvard Business Review, January 10, 2022)
Coaching Your Team Through Uncertain Times
(Harvard Business Review, Apr 24, 2020)
3 Ways to Create a Work Culture that Brings Out the Best in People
(Ideas.ted.com, Jan 06, 2021)
(Harvard Business Review, January 10, 2022)
Coaching Your Team Through Uncertain Times
(Harvard Business Review, Apr 24, 2020)
3 Ways to Create a Work Culture that Brings Out the Best in People
(Ideas.ted.com, Jan 06, 2021)
Leading Change: Why Transformation Efforts Fail
(Harvard Business Review, Jan, 2007)
The 3 Types of Intelligence: Why the “Creator Brain” is Different
(Elizabeth Weil, Oct 25, 2021)
You Don’t Have to Be CEO to Be a Visionary Leader
(Harvard Business Review, April 04, 2019)
(Harvard Business Review, Jan, 2007)
The 3 Types of Intelligence: Why the “Creator Brain” is Different
(Elizabeth Weil, Oct 25, 2021)
You Don’t Have to Be CEO to Be a Visionary Leader
(Harvard Business Review, April 04, 2019)
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