Coaching Client Survey Results

98% Say Investment  in Coaching is Worth it

CALGARY, CANADA - The International Coach Federation (ICF) recently polled coaching clients across North America.

Here are some survey highlights:

• 70% of respondents said their investment in a coach was "very valuable"; 28.5% said their investment was "valuable."
• 94% believe coaching is here to stay and become a recognized profession.
• 84.8% said the main role of their coach is to be a sounding-board, to listen to them and give honest feedback.
• 78% called the coach a motivator
  • 56.7% a friend
  • 50.5% a mentor
  • 46.7% a business consultant
  • and 41% a teacher.
• 80.5% say they turn to their coach for help on time management
  • 74.3% for career guidance
  • 73.8% for business advice
  • 58.6% on relationships/family issues
  • 51.9% on physical/wellness issues
  • 45.2% on personal issues
  • 39.5% on goal setting
  • 38.1% on financial guidance
  • and 11% on creativity.

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Source: ICF, Q1/1998