The Benefits of Coaching

SURVEY RESULTS supporting the benefits of coaching.

A study  by The International Coach Federation reported the following personal changes as a result of coaching:

             Increased self-awareness                                67%

             Setting better goals                                            62%

             More balanced life                                              60%

             Lower stress levels                                              57%

             Self-discovery                                                       53%

             Self-confidence increased                               52%

A study conducted by Manchester Consulting in 2002 concluded that companies which implemented coaching had a 5.7 times return on Investment (ROI). The following work categories had significant improvements:

            Working relationships with direct reports                     77%

            Working relationships with supervisors                          71%

            Teamwork                                                                                               67%

            Working relationships with peers                                         63%

            Job satisfaction                                                                                   61%

            Conflict reduction                                                                            52%

            Organizational commitment                                                   44%

         Working relationships with clients                                     37% 

Studies have shown that training increases productivity by 22%. When training is combined with coaching, this increases to 86%.