In 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 with a formal, on-going relationship with a 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 Survey Results

Level of confidence in the coach
50% confide in their coach as much as their best friend, spouse or therapist
12% confide in their coach more than anyone else

Main role of the coach
85% listen and give honest feedback
51% mentor
47% business consultant

Typical issues addressed
81% time management
74% career guidance
59% relationship / family issues
52% physical / wellness issues
45% personal issues
40% goal-setting
Value of the coaching investment
70% “very valuable”
29% “valuable”

Outcomes attributed to coaching
68% higher level of self-awareness
62% smarter goal-setting
61% more balanced life
57% lower stress levels
53% self-discovery
52% improved self-confidence
43% improved quality of life
40% enhanced communication skills
36% more effective project completion
34% improved health and fitness
33% improved relationship with co-workers
33% improved family relationships
32% increased energy
32% experienced increased enjoyment
26% increased income
26% stopped a bad habit
23% more free time

As you can see,
Personal Break thru Coaching and NLP Training and Certifications offer
a variety of personal and professional benefits.