ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ON THE ROI of coaching

Research on the ROI of coaching indicates 5-7x the initial investment. How can this be so high? Perhaps one reason is that coaching provides a customized, focused learning experience designed specifically to help leaders strengthen and develop competencies. The coaching process happens at regular intervals and learning occurs between, as well as during, coaching sessions.

• A 2001 study by Metrix Global and the Pyramid resource Group found that executive coaching had a 529-788% ROI, based on increases in productivity and employee retention. (See also: Metrix Global article)
• A reliable ROI for executive coaching has been reported as 500%-700%. (iPEC).
• According to one study, coaching had a 221% ROI. (International Society for Performance Improvement).
• A global survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Association Resource Center report an average ROI of seven times the cost of employing a coach.
• According to one study, coaching had a 221% ROI. (International Society for Performance Improvement).​

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2009 ICF Global Coaching Client Study (infographic here).
80% of people who receive coaching report increased self-confidence. Over 70% benefit from improved work performance, relationships, and more effective communication skills. 61% of coaching clients report improvement in business management skills.

• 86% of companies that calculated their return on investment said that they, at minimum, made back their initial investment. 19% calculated an ROI of 50x the investment. 28% reported an ROI of 10-49x the investment. The median ROI was 7x the investment. 
• ​68% of individuals who hire coaches report being able to make back their investment. Those who make a financial gain on their coaching can, on average, expect 3.44 times the amount spent.

Coaching Results: 2009 ICF Global Coaching Study