Life Coaching Statistics
During the first quarter of 1998, the International Coach Federation surveyed 210 coaching clients for demographic data and feedback / opinions about the value and use of coaching. Of these respondents, 197 were employed professionals. All had a formal, on-going relationship with an ICF coach with an average duration of 9 months. Over 80% of the respondents had undergraduate degrees and over a third had Master’s degrees or higher.
Highlights of the Survey Results
Value of the coaching investment
70% “very valuable 28.5% “valuable”
Level of confidence in the coach
50% confidence in their coach (as much as their best friend, spouse or therapist)
12% confidence in their coach (more than anyone else).
Main role of the coach
84.8% sounding board – to listen to 50.5% mentor
them and give honest feedback 46.7% business consultant
78.1% motivator 41% teacher
56.7% friend
Typical issues
80.5% time management 45.2% personal issues
74.3% career guidance 39.5% goal – setting
73.8% business advice 38.1% financial guidance
58.6% relationship / family issues 11% creativity
51.9% physical / wellness issues
Outcomes attributed to coaching
67.6 5 higher level of self-awareness 33.3% better relationship
62.4% smarter goal setting with boss or co-workers
60.5% more balanced life 33.3% better family
57.1% lower stress levels relationships
52.9% self-discovery 31.9% increased energy
43.3% improvement in quality of life 31.9% more fun
39.5% enhanced communication skills 25.7% more
33.8% health or fitness improvement income
25.7% stopped a bad habit
35.7% project completion
24.3% change in career
22.9% more free time
YOU’LL BE AMAZED AT THE POSITIVE RESULTS YOU CAN ACHIEVE WITH A COACH
*The survey was conducted by Amy Watson, Principal, PRO fusion Public Relations, with survey design
assistance by Jackie Rieves Watson, Ph.D., professor of Management and Statistics, Amber University.
