The benefits of Coaching

Coaching benefits both organisations and individuals in a number of ways. For organisations, the benefits are:

• Support for and clarification of strategic objectives
• Increased team effectiveness
• Improved communication skills between teams and individuals
• Improved leadership skills
• Smoother change processes
• Improved employee engagement, retention and productivity
• Improved quality of business processes

The benefits for individuals are outlined in a recent study by the International Coaching Federation, in which individuals reported coaching had:

• Increased self awareness 68%
• Improved goal setting 62%
• Enhanced communication skills 40%
• Enabled a more balanced life 61%
• Lowered stress levels 57%
• Enhanced self discovery 53%
• Increased confidence 52%