Researchers have found that there are a number of benefits that arise from coaching.    For a summary of this research see here

For coaching in the workplace specifically,  there is scientifically sound evidence that coaching is an effective approach to enhancing performance and wellbeing in the workplace   (Gabriel et al 2014, Jaroz 2020,2021, Neale et al 2009, Newnham-Kanas et al 2010).

Research studies consistently highlight the positive impacts of workplace coaching including:

• Enhanced Performance and Wellbeing: Coaching boosts both efficiency and overall wellbeing

• Increased Self-Regulation and Awareness: Individuals become more aware and in control of their emotions and actions.

• Stress Reduction: Participants report significant decreases in stress levels.

• Improved Resilience: Coaching builds stronger capabilities to face challenges.

• Higher Job Satisfaction: Employees feel more fulfilled and engaged in their work.

• Greater Self-Efficacy, Courage, and Hardiness: Coaching enhances personal strengths and the ability to handle adversity.

• Goal Achievement: Individuals more effectively reach both personal and professional objectives.

• Strengthened Leadership: Enhanced ability to inspire and make a positive impact on others.

 Benefits reported by those coached include:

• Fosters Innovative Thinking: Encourages fresh perspectives, new insight and greater self-awareness, crucial for staying competitive.

• Provides a Confidential Space: Offers a safe, independent environment for senior executives to address complex and sensitive challenges.

• Promotes Growth: Acts as a catalyst for continual personal and professional development.

A summary of some of the research studies:

Wang et al. (2021)

• Coaching had an impact on individuals’ objective work performance, goal attainment, self-efficacy, as well as psychological well-being (better mental health, enhanced resilience, more frequent positive moods, and reduced stress).

• The coaching process resulted in higher self-regulation, self-awareness, work satisfaction, more desirable work attitudes, higher organisational commitment, and lower intention to leave.

Theebom et al. (2014)

• Coaching can enhance performance and skills, work attitudes, goal-directed self-regulation, employee resilience, psychological states, and well-being.

 Jaroz (2020) and Worgan (2013)

• Positive changes observed in hardiness, self-efficacy, hope, self-esteem, self-acceptance, courage, self- determination, emotional regulation, self-reflection, and time management

Jaroz (2021)

• Found that regardless of gender and age of the coachee, coaching positively impacted wellbeing, emotional intelligence, and performance of employees.

 Baek-Kyoo (2005)

• Coaching can enhance self-awareness, behavioural change and executive performance.

 Bennett and Bush (2009)

• Benefits of executive and leadership coaching included; improving the ability of leaders to inspire and impact followers, freeing time for strategic thinking and discussion, and more effective delegation.

 ICF Global Study (2009)

·      70% of those coached improved work performance