The Proven ROI of Executive Coaching: Why Smart CEOs, Presidents, and Entrepreneurs Don’t Go It Alone

1. Revenue and Profit Growth: Coaching Delivers Where It Counts

Training alone can improve productivity by 22%. But when combined with coaching, that number jumps to 88%. That leap in productivity leads directly to growth in revenue and profitability.

One study of 100 coached executives revealed:

• 53% improvement in productivity
• 22% average increase in bottom-line profitability

Small businesses with mentoring also report higher revenue and faster growth. In the UK, 64% of entrepreneurs credited mentoring with an increase in business revenue (commonly referred to as ‘turnover’ in the UK).

2. Employee Engagement: Leaders Who Coach Build Stronger Teams

Coaching-oriented leadership transforms workplace culture:

• 72% of organizations reported higher employee engagement
• 67% saw increased job satisfaction
• Retention improved by as much as 32% in coached teams

In today’s competitive hiring market, a high-engagement culture is a strategic asset.

3. High ROI: Coaching Pays for Itself – and Then Some

Let’s talk dollars. Coaching provides exceptional ROI:

• Average reported ROI is 7x the investment
• Some studies show up to 788% ROI, especially when factoring in retention and performance gains

Executives themselves overwhelmingly agree: 75% say the value of coaching is far greater than the cost.

4. Growth and Scalability: Coaching Accelerates Expansion

Mentored businesses are:

• 80% more likely to achieve long-term growth
• 92% more likely to survive beyond five years

Coaching strengthens leadership pipelines and improves cross-functional collaboration – essential ingredients for scaling a business.

5. Lower Failure Rates: Coaching Increases Business Survival

SBA research shows that only 50% of small businesses survive five years. But with a mentor?

• The survival rate climbs to 70%

Founders with advisory support are up to 3x more likely to become top performers.

6. Stronger Leadership and Decision-Making

Coaching enhances strategic thinking and leadership effectiveness:

• 71% of coached executives improved their decision-making
• 77% saw better relationships with their direct reports
• 67% reported improved teamwork across departments

Better leaders = better businesses.

7. Lifelong Learning Culture: The Secret to Sustainable Performance

Companies with a learning-oriented leadership culture:

• Are 52% more productive
• Enjoy 30–50% higher engagement and retention
• Are 92% more likely to innovate and 46% more likely to lead in their market

When CEOs prioritize growth and learning, the entire organization benefits.

The verdict is clear: coaching and advisory services are not just a leadership perk – they’re a strategic growth investment.

At 6S Advisory Inc., we specialize in helping Presidents, CEOs, Owners, and growth-minded entrepreneurs unlock performance through structured coaching, mentoring, and advisory programs. Coaching clients don’t just feel better about their business – they see the results on the income statement, the balance sheet, and in the boardroom.

If you’re ready to scale, strengthen your team, or prepare for succession, it might be time to bring in a coach who can help you make it happen.

Reach out today to learn how 6S Advisory Inc. can help you deliver measurable results.

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