Coaching Provides a Return on Your Investmet in YOU.

by Carol Giannantonio

So exactly what is Coaching and why is it becoming one of the most widely used resources today that people use to change their lives, reach their goals, turn passion into prosperity.

Coaching is a professional service that has been in existence for about 10 years now. It is rapidly becoming one of the leading tools that successful people use to live extraordinary lives.

Coaching is a goal oriented ongoing partnership that helps people close the gap between where they are now and where they want to be through weekly coaching sessions with an experienced and qualified coach.

A Coach believes in you and helps you see things from a new perspective.

Coaching is like having a mentor, manager and personal trainer for your life. A Coach is someone who passionately believes in you, your goals and all you can become.

Coaching is about identifying what it is you really want and then deciding the best and quickest way to get their. Coaching is staying in constant action - moving forward to meet your goals and reach your dreams.

Coaching helps clients reach their full potential, improve their performance, and enhance their overall quality of life. It is a powerful alliance between two people that produces amazing results.

Coaching Produces Results
Coaching is a powerful partnership between two people that produces extraordinary results. Statistics show Coaching provides a substantial ROI on investment. Personal and Executive Coaching ignite your potential, enhance your performance and improve your overall quality of life.

The following research studies support the "significant and positive" impact of Coaching on Business Growth, Employee Satisfaction and Development and Personal Life. The ROI data is amazing!

Research by the International Personnel Management Association (IPMA),Results of which were published in January 2001, concluded that "ordinary training typically increased productivity by 22%, while training combined with life coaching increased productivity by 88%"
Research by the Manchester Group Inc in January 2001, found that:

"Executive Coaching yields return on investment of almost six times the initial investment in a typical coaching assignment."-

"Companies who have provided coaching to their executives and their teams have realized improvements of over 48% in productivity, quality and organizational strength."

"Executives who have received coaching have reported improvements of over 60% in working relationships with direct reports and peers, teamwork, job satisfaction and conflict resolution."

Research by the Chartered Management Institute- Campaign for Learning:"Coaching at Work".

Results issued in a press release dated 16th May 2002:
* 80% of executives say they think they would benefit from coaching at work and dismiss the suggestion that coaching is just another fad.
* Virtually all managers (96%) think coaching should be available to every employee, regardless of seniority.
* 85% of managers say the main value of coaching is in enhancing team morale.
* 80% of managers value coaching for generating responsibility on the part of the learner

The International Coach Federation and Linkage Inc. - "Coaching in Corporate America".Research took place autumn 1999. Results issued in press release 22nd Nov. 1999 - survey conducted in 4000+ corporations. Primary benefits of corporate coaching are:
* Improved individual performance
* Improved bottom line results
* Improved client service
* Improved competitiveness
* Career Advancement ready

Research by International Coach Federation - "Survey of Coaching Clients". 199881.9% said it was important to them that their coach has special training in coaching.The outcomes that clients most often attribute to their coaching are:
* Higher self-awareness (68%)
* A more balanced life (61%)
* Smarter goal-setting (62%)
* Lower stress levels (57%)
* Greater self-confidence (52%)

70% of clients said their investment in a coach was VERY valuable!

HR Survey 2002 - LEE HECHT HARRISON surveyed 488 Human Resource professionals to learn how coaching is being used in their organizations.

Companies are increasingly turning to coaching for leadership development, style issues and talent retention, so it makes sense that 55% of respondents said that their organization uses coaching as a one-on-one process intended to maximize management and leadership potential and 54% do so to change behaviors.

A surprising number of respondents indicated that their organization uses coaching for personal/psychological counseling (36%), advice on appearance or attire (13%) or preparation for a major speech or presentation (11%).

Some of my favorite Quotes:

"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." - Henry David Thoreau

"There's only one corner of the universe you can be certain ofimproving and that's your own self." - Aldous Huxley, writer
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About Carol Giannantonio
Carol is a certified Life and Executive Coach who helps individuals positively transform their lives through her Brain Based Coaching and unique Goal Setting Process. Carol helps people clarify what's really important to them, break through their limitations or roadblocks and tap into their energy to create a life that matters. Carol's passion,wisdom and intuitive nature combined with her motivating and compassionate personality provide clients with an enriching coaching experience. Her clients quickly see an improvement in their performance, experience positive changes in their quality of life and reach their full potential. Visit her Web site www.carolgcoach.com or http://www.lifecoachcenter.org/ Contact her at carolgcoach@aol.com for a free Coaching Consultation. You deserve a life you love. Lets create that together!

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