There are an estimated
47,500 professional coaches across
the world bringing in an annual income close to
each year.
Increased Productivity
Professional coaching explicitly targets
maximizing potential and in doing this
unlocks latent sources of productivity and
effectiveness. At the heart of coaching is a
creative and thought-provoking process
that supports individuals to confidently
pursue new ideas and alternative solutions
with greater resilience in the face of
growing complexity and uncertainty.
70%
61%
57%
51%
Improved
Work
Performance
Improved
Business
Management
Improved
Time
Management
Improved
Team
Effectiveness
Positive People
In the face of uncertainty caused by
workforce reductions and other factors,
expectations remain very high. Restoring
self-confidence and self-trust to face the
challenges is critical to meet
organizational demands.
80%
Improved
Self-
73%
67%
72%
Improved
Improved
Relationships Communication
Skills
Improved
Life/Work
Balance
Return on Investment
The coach-client relationship generates
learning and clarity for forward action with
a commitment to clear measurable
outcomes. Coaching offers a good return
in investment for individual clients and
offers a significant return on investment
for companies.
68%
Individuals
that made
back at
least their
investment
86%
Companies
that made
back at
least their
investment
Source: ICF Global Coaching Client Study
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Formed in 1995, today the International Coach Federation (ICF) is the leading global organization, with more
than 20,000 members, dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by setting high professional standards,
providing independent certification, and building a network of credentialed coaches. We exist to support and
advance the coaching profession through programs and standards supported by our members and to be an
authoritative source on coaching information and research for the public.