Documented Benefits of Executive Coaching

  • A study by MetrixGlobal showed average returns of $7.90 for every $1 invested.
  • Another study by MetrixGlobal in Fortune 500 firms reported a 529% return on investment & significant intangible benefits.
  • A study by Manchester Inc. of 100 executives found an average return on investment of almost six times the cost.
  • An internal report of the Personnel Management Associations showed an increase in productivity of 86% for coaching combined with training vs. only a 22% productivity for training alone.
  • A Hay Group Study of Fortune 500 companies found that up to 40% utilize Executive Coaching, and it was seen as standard leadership development for elite executives and talented up-and-comers.
  • In 2001, a study by Manchester Inc. showed an average return on investment of 5.7 times initial costs.

Benefits Reported by a Significant Percentage of Executives Receiving Coaching

  • Increase productivity
  • Improvements in quality
  • Better organization
  • Improved customer service
  • Reduction in customer complaints
  • Improved retention of executives
  • Increased bottom line profitability
  • Greater organizational commitment
  • Better working relationships with direct reports, peers, & supervisors
  • Improvements in client working relationships
  • Increase job satisfaction
  • Reduction in workplace conflict
  • Cost reductions
  • Increased teamwork