The higher an executive advances up the organizational ladder, the less they rely on their technical skills and the more they rely on their interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.

Training delivers information in a generalized way, making it efficient for large groups of people. Coaching works with the unique dynamics of a specific person. The best ROI is produced when coaching and training are in tandem.

Coaching makes peak performance possible, helping the individual discover new ways of thinking and revealing leadership “blind spots”.

Having a coach opens a future that you can’t reach alone. Your coach is your challenger, thinking partner, and sounding board. Your Coach works with you to develop bold strategies for success, and holds you accountable to be your best as you implement your plan.

People operating at their peak performance are:

1. Happier, healthier, and more fulfilled
2. More inspiring to others
3. More creative
4. More productive and efficient

For businesses, this translates into higher growth and profits. For individuals, it means deeper relationships, more personal satisfaction, and greater peace of mind.

The bottom line:
According to research by the Center for Creative Leadership, coached executives have reported improvements in:

1. 53% increased Productivity
2. 48% increased Organizational Strength
3. 48% increased Quality
4. 39% higher Customer Service
5. 34% reduced Customer Complaints
6. 32% increased Retention of Coached Executives
7. 22% increased Bottom-line Profitability.
8. 23% reduced Costs

The value of coaching:

Are you considering hiring a coach or trainer? Let this information help make your decision regarding turn overcost alone (not to mention the cost on motivation & morale):

Annual wage: ________ X .25 = ___________
Annual wage: ______ X .30 = ___________ X .25 = __________
Total turnover cost per employee (add lines 1 and 2) : __________
Total number of employees who left: _______________
Total cost of turnover (multiple lines 3 and 4): _________________
This is the formula according to Saratoga Institute and Keppner-Tregoe Inc. If you work it out, the cost of turning over 10 employees who earn $35,000 a year is $133,550 less to your bottom line.

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Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right!
-Henry Ford

Success (or failure) begins in your mind.