Wondering whether coaching is worth the financial investment? Here are six science-backed reasons why investing in coaching can be transformative and why now is the perfect time to start.
Improved Confidence and Self-Efficacy
Imposter syndrome sucks, and even high performers and leaders experience it. There’s lots of evidence that you are capable, and yet that self-doubt has a habit of creeping in.
This lack of confidence can negatively impact personal and professional relationships, as well as performance and outcomes.
Coaching tackles this head-on by building confidence and self-efficacy—the belief in one’s own ability to succeed. Because it’s positively focussed, It builds personal strengths, promotes proactive and effective decision-making, and provides a safe space to address self-limiting beliefs.
Coaching empowers individuals to take ownership of their lives.
Better Relationships
For most of us, seeking fulfilling relationships is a central part of life, but achieving rewarding connections can be challenging. This might be due to busy lifestyles, differences in communication styles, or unexpressed needs and expectations.
Whatever the reason, coaching improves communication and conflict resolution skills by fostering empathy towards self and others, and bolstering emotional intelligence.
People who invest in coaching are better equipped to build healthy and fulfilling relationships, with themselves and others.
Increased Work-Life Balance and Reduced Burnout
The stats are in: people are tired and struggling to meet all of the expectations at work and home.
Women especially face disproportionate responsibilities inside and outside the workplace, meaning they’re doubly burdened.
Although work-life balance is a priority for many, keeping that balance can feel like a never-ending (and losing) battle, especially in high-stress environments.
Coaching provides individuals with the tools needed to set boundaries, manage time according to values and priorities, and establish routines that promote wellbeing. The result? More balance and less stress.
Are you currently feeling overworked and on the approach to burnout? Check out: Feeling Frazzled? 7 Steps to Reclaim Your Energy
Enhanced Career Advancement and Salary Growth
Coaching translates into tangible career benefits. It’s correlated with professional growth, enhanced performance, career advancement, promotions, and salary increases.
For women and minorities, coaching is particularly helpful in overcoming systemic barriers, bias, and restricted networking opportunities.
A skilled coach will get you thinking about your values and vision for the future, whether that’s a promotion, transitioning to a new role, or launching your own entrepreneurial venture (check!).
Improved Health and Wellbeing
Anxiety has been on the rise for a while, and all of the stress, doubt, and worry that we carry around puts us on the fast-track to long-term mental and physical health issues.
Coaching has been shown to significantly improve physical and mental health outcomes by reducing stress and promoting healthy coping skills and behaviour, which in turn results in long-term health improvements and a more energised and vibrant you.
The Hidden Costs of Not Investing in Coaching
Some people are put-off when they see the cost of premium coaching, often because they are not accustomed to truly investing in themselves.
It’s important to remember that every decision we make—or don’t make—has a cost. These costs can be financial, physical, emotional, or spiritual.
Some of the cost of inaction include staying stuck, missing out on opportunities for growth, and prolonged struggle and stagnation.
Over time, the cumulative costs of unrealised potential can significantly outweigh the initial financial investment in coaching.
The Takeaway: Coaching is a Powerful Investment
The science is clear: coaching is an holistic investment in long-term fulfillment. Coaching can help people break through barriers, overcome confidence gaps, achieve a healthier balance in life, and access their unrealised potential. Coaches who adopt a science-based approach (ahem, like me) provide evidence-backed strategies to achieve real results.
If you’re ready to elevate your life, coaching is one of the most impactful steps you can take. YOU ARE WORTH IT!
Ready to invest in yourself? Schedule a call with me today for a deep-dive into your mind, body, and soul.