Benefits of Coaching
Evidence shows the power of coaching
This page explains the evidence-based benefits of coaching for educators, leaders and professionals seeking clarity, wellbeing and sustainable performance.
Why personalised coaching works
Personalised coaching has been shown to positively impact health and wellbeing by addressing individual needs and driving lasting change.
Research and studies support personalised coaching
Here’s the evidence:
Improved health outcomes
Research published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine found that personalised health coaching led to improvements in stress levels, diet and physical activity.
Enhanced emotional wellbeing
Research published in the International Journal of Evidence-Based Coaching and Mentoring found that personalised coaching improved emotional wellbeing, with reductions in anxiety and depression among participants.
Increased motivation and goal achievement
Research published in the Journal of Applied Behavioural Science found that coaching significantly increased goal attainment and self-efficacy, supporting improved motivation and performance in both personal and professional contexts.
Providing meaningful support
Given the significant stress headteachers and school leaders face, evidence-informed coaching offers supportive strategies grounded in research.
Research from the National Institute of Teaching highlights that headteachers experience some of the highest levels of stress in the education system and demonstrates that this support can make a meaningful difference to both professional effectiveness and personal wellbeing.
Commentary within education leadership discourse reflects the growing recognition that headteachers require structured support to lead effectively, particularly in high-pressure and accountability-driven environments, without compromising their wellbeing.
Sources
The following studies and reports support the evidence above
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (2008), 50(7), pp. 765–776. DOI: 10.1097/JOM.0b013e3181651584
International Journal of Evidence-Based Coaching and Mentoring (2024), Special Issue 18, pp. 134–149.DOI: 10.24384/sjz9-0t62
Journal of Applied Behavioural Science (2016). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0021886315600070 SAGE Publications Ltd.
National Institute of Teaching (2023). Sustaining a Vital Profession: A research report into the impact of leadership coaching in schools.
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