Coaching is a collaborative process. It is a focused and responsive approach to making changes, tackling issues, removing blocks, and enhancing all that you do. A life coach works with clients to improve the quality of their lives, by helping them to identify what they are passionate about and how best to utilise their skills in a way that aligns their passions and strengths.

Coaching is for anyone seeking positive change, growth, and improvement in various aspects of their lives. If you feel stuck in old habits, and want to set & achieve meaningful goals, or are looking for guidance in navigating life transitions, a life coach can provide valuable support. Some common topics for life coaching are:

Personal development

Making positive change

Building new habits

Imposter syndrome

Changing career

Building confidence

Implementing mindfulness

Improving relationships

For clarity or direction when feeling lost or unsure about your life path; help with setting priorities, self-discovery, changing your relationship with self, habit forming……and the list goes on!

People often seek to better understand themselves, their values, strengths, and weaknesses.

There is endless information available out there and sometimes more information isn’t what you need, it’s advice and guidance on how to implement it. If you could do it on your own, you probably would have by now and that’s where a coach can help you.

Coaching has been shown to yield numerous benefits for both individuals and organizations, including improved leadership, higher productivity, enhanced emotional intelligence, better employee engagement, and a strong ROI.
1. Improved Leadership and Performance

• A study published in The Journal of Positive Psychology showed that coaching improves leadership effectiveness by enhancing emotional intelligence, communication, and decision-making. The study found that participants who received executive coaching demonstrated improved job performance, better leadership skills, and increased satisfaction at work.

2. Higher Productivity and Goal Achievement

• Research from The International Coach Federation (ICF) highlights that coaching contributes to enhanced productivity, goal attainment, and work-life balance. The ICF's 2020 Global Coaching Study reports that 86% of companies that invested in coaching recovered their coaching costs, while 70% experienced improvements in performance, relationships, and job satisfaction.

3. Enhanced Self-Awareness and Emotional Intelligence

• According to a study by the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL), coaching helps leaders develop self-awareness and emotional regulation, which are critical for success. CCL’s research found that executives who worked with coaches improved their emotional intelligence, which significantly impacted their ability to navigate complex work environments.

4. Employee Engagement and Retention

• A report from Harvard Business Review showed that coaching significantly increases employee engagement, and organizations using coaching practices see lower turnover rates. The study indicated that employees who received coaching reported higher engagement levels (53% higher) and were more likely to stay with their companies (32% higher retention rates) than those who didn’t.

5. Reduction in Stress and Burnout

• A 2021 study from Frontiers in Psychology explored how coaching interventions reduce stress and prevent burnout. Participants who underwent coaching reported a significant reduction in workplace stress and anxiety, with a 30% decrease in burnout symptoms after three months of regular coaching sessions.

6. Greater Innovation and Creativity

• Research from The Institute of Coaching suggests that coaching fosters innovation by helping individuals think more creatively and take calculated risks. The study found that 71% of coached individuals said they felt more empowered to be innovative, citing enhanced problem-solving abilities and greater resilience when faced with challenges.

7. Return on Investment (ROI)

• A Manchester Inc. study highlighted coaching's significant return on investment for businesses. The ROI for companies investing in coaching was found to be as high as 600%, with 77% of respondents reporting that coaching had a substantial impact on at least one of nine business measures, such as productivity, employee satisfaction, and profitability.