Why Coaching Works

There are an estimated 99,100 professional coaches across the world bringing in an annual income of close to $4.564 billion each year.

(Source: 2023 ICF Global Coaching Study)

Source: 2009 ICF Global Coaching Client Study
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How has coaching grown so rapidly?

Because it works!
99%
Are satisfied with
the overall experience.
96%

96% indicated they would repeat the process given the same circumstances that prompted them seeking a coach in the first place.

Increased Productivity

Professional coaching explicitly targets maximizing potential and in doing this unlocks latent sources of productivity and effectiveness.  At the heart of coaching is a creative and thought-provoking process that supports individuals to confidently pursue new ideas and alternative solutions with greater resillience in the face of growing  complexity and uncertainty.

70%
Improved Work Performance
61%
Improved Business Management
57%
Improved Time Management
51%
Improved Team Effectiveness

Positive People

In the face of uncertainty caused by workforce reductions and other factors, expectations remain very high. Restoring self-confidence and self trust 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 measureable outcomes.  Coaching offers a good return on investment for individual clients and offers a significant return on investment for companies.

68%

Individuals that made back at least their investment.

86%

Companies that made back at least their investment.