It’s a fair question.
I think it is best answered by both facts and figures and experiences and feelings.
Let’s begin with the facts and figures. Research from the International Coaching Federation shows that:
– 80% of people who receive coaching report increased self-confidence, and over 70% benefit from improved work performance, relationships and more effective communication skills.
– 86% of companies report that they recouped their investment on coaching and more.
– 99% of individuals and companies who hire a coach are “satisfied or very satisfied” and 96% say they would repeat the process.
– 68% of individuals who hired coaches were able to make back their investment. Those who make a financial gain on their coaching can on average expect 3.4 times the amount spent.
(For sources, see links included in the comments).
Now to the experiences and feelings. Here is what my clients say:
“Stuart has been a huge support in what has been a pretty volatile time in my life. Part of that process was landing a new job and our work around leadership capability was pivotal in helping me to understand what I was looking for and what gaps there were that needed address and/or awareness. He does this with such level-headedness and will always bring you back to what’s important and hold you accountable to key actions.”
“The sessions have allowed me to refresh and refocus in what is a crucial time in my career with the changes that I am about to embark on. Stuart has used thought-provoking questions which are open-ended enough for me to be truly reflective.”
“You let me talk and I felt comfortable to talk as you didn’t come across as judgmental. You put the responsibility on me, for example, with guiding questions – some of them really made me think. I felt motivated as you were encouraging and praised. I left the session with some clear ideas of actions I wanted to take and motivated as you helped me recognise existing strengths.”
“I did a coaching programme with Stuart at a pretty crazy time in my life. I’d just started studying an EMBA and was also due to start a new job and move to a new city. Stuart was amazing at guiding me through the goals we defined – as well as some additional topics that came up – and providing support and resources. He is incredibly empathetic, very structured and I’d highly recommend him as a coach.”
“If you have lofty goals or big ideas and your struggle is breaking them down into bite sized chunks that you can action immediately, I would highly recommend working with Stuart. I have, and it worked for me!”
Where are you stuck?
What do you need a boost on?
Will you reach out to me and seize the benefits of coaching?
Contact me at stubarnescoaching.com
