The following is an excerpt from the CoachStart Manual.
67% of clients saw an increase in self- awareness as a primary result of the coaching process, with 62% setting better goals, a more balanced life received by 60%, and lower stress levels in 57% of the clients.
52% of the clients used the opportunity as a means of self-discovery, and 52% to build self-confidence. 43% wanted to improve the quality of their life, 39% to improve communication skills, 35% to complete specific projects.
33% used a coach to improve their health and/or fitness level, 33% to improve aspects of their personal or professional relationships, and 31% use a coach to have more fun in life.
The following is an excerpt from the CoachStart Manual.
Clients are generally people:
- Wanting to change something in their life
- Wanting more of something
- Tolerating too much
- Wanting to switch careers
- Wanting to improve their career
- Looking for a bigger goal
- Desiring to achieve something faster
- Who are bored
- Who feel something is missing
- Who realize they can be much more successful with outside input.
They include:
- Executives
- Managers
- CEOs
- Housewives
- Professionals
- Creative people
- Entrepreneurs
- Small Business Owners
Below are some solid statistics from a past ICF client survey. While the data is several years old, the general characteristics are still relevant today, although we might expect a trend towards more lower-income and non-professional clients embracing coaching:
- 65 of the respondents were male (31%), and 145 were female (69%).
- Average age was 45 years, with respondents being within the age range of 24-67 years of age.
- Most were employed as professionals.
- Education gained: 82% had gained degrees, with one third gaining a Masters degree or higher.
