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ICF Global Coaching Client Study

ICF Global Coaching Client Study. “This global initiative is the most ambitious project thus far to gather valuable information on the coaching profession from the unique perspective of the coaching client.” — Karen Tweedie, 2009 ICF President and Professional Certified Coach.

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ICF Global Coaching Client Study

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  1. ICF Global Coaching Client Study

  2. “This global initiative is the most ambitious project thus far to gather valuable information on the coaching profession from the unique perspective of the coaching client.” — Karen Tweedie, 2009 ICF President and Professional Certified Coach

  3. Background of the Client Study • Companion piece to the 2007 ICF Global Coaching Study. • Objective: learn more about those who have experienced coaching. • PwC and ARC.

  4. Research Method • Phase One:qualitative coach research; • Phase Two:qualitative client research; and • Phase Three:quantitative client research.

  5. Highlights of the Study Findings • 96.2 percent of coaching clients report they would repeat their coaching experience. • 82.7 percent of coaching clients report they are “very satisfied” with their coaching experience. • The top three motivations for obtaining coaching are 1) Self-esteem/Self-confidence (40.9 percent); 2) Work/Life Balance (35.6 percent); and Career Opportunities (26.8 percent).

  6. Highlights of the Study Findings, Cont. • The largest cluster of coaching clients are between the ages of 36 and 45 (35.9 percent). • The majority of coaching clients have acquired an advanced level of education (a post graduate degree such as a master’s degree or Ph.D.). • The duration for the average coaching relationship for survey participants was 12.8 months. • 65 percent of coaching clients are female.

  7. Highlights of the Study Findings, Cont. • Individual ROI: 68 percent of individuals indicated that they had at least made back their initial investment. • Company ROI: 86 percent indicated that their company had at least made their investment back. • Return on Expectations (ROE)

  8. Final Report-Table of Contents • Introduction • Respondent Profile • Client Perceptions of Coaching • Motivations for Seeking Coaching Services • Coach Selection Process • Characteristics of the Coaching Experience • Evaluation of the Coaching Experience • Coaching Results • Conclusions

  9. Executive Summary Available • Free for ICF members. • Complimentary data sheets also available for ICF members. • Only $15 for non-members.

  10. Marketing Companion Piece • ICF members only; available in September 2009. • Explains how to use the client study data.

  11. Final Report Available • ICF Shopping Cart • ICF members: $75 USD; Non-members: $275 USD • Coming soon: translated versions in French, German, Spanish

  12. Contact the ICF ICF Headquarters 2365 Harrodsburg Rd, Suite A325 Lexington, KY 40504 USA +1.859.219.3580/888.423.3131 (toll free) icfheadquarters@coachfederation.org www.coachfederation.org

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