Measuring Resolution Success Halfway Through the Year

LEXINGTON, Ky., July 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- By July 1, many people find work toward New Year resolutions has fallen short. Rather than dwell on setbacks or, even worse, wait until next New Year, the International Coach Federation (ICF) encourages individuals to enlist the assistance of a professional coach to help them take actionable steps toward achieving their business and personal goals.

Research studies, including the 2009 ICF Global Coaching Client Study, demonstrate that coaching effectively helps people attain their goals. According to the Client Study, as a result of partnering with a professional coach, more than 80 percent of respondents reported a positive change in goal areas such as self-esteem/self-confidence, interpersonal skills, communication skills, work performance, team effectiveness, business management, work-life balance, and personal organization.

"Working with a professional coach not only helps people arrive at success in the target areas which initially lead them to seek a coach. Beyond that, many enjoy positive change in other areas of their professional and personal life, such as noticeable improvement in their relationships, wellness, and other parts of their business or personal lives," said 2011 ICF President and Professional Certified Coach Ed Modell.

People who partner with a professionally trained coach can expect to experience fresh perspectives on challenges and opportunities, enhanced thinking and decision-making skills, improved interpersonal effectiveness, and increased confidence in carrying out their chosen work and life roles. They can also expect to see appreciable results in the areas of productivity and personal satisfaction with life and work through the achievement of personally relevant goals.

When ready to work with a coach, ICF offers the following coach selection tips:

• Educate yourself about coaching. Review coaching research articles, case studies, etc. Visit coaching association sites such as Coachfederation.org;

• Know your objectives. It's a client's responsibility to set goals and discuss with their coach how success will be measured;

• Interview at least three coaches. Ask each about skills, experience, qualifications, coach-specific training, and for two references; and

• Look for a connection. Coaching is an important relationship -- there should be a connection between you and your coach.

The International Coach Federation is the leading global organization for coaches, with over 15,500 members in more than 100 countries and over 7,200 credentialed coaches worldwide. ICF is dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by setting high ethical standards, providing independent certification, and building a worldwide network of credentialed coaches. Coaching is a distinct service and differs greatly from therapy, consulting, mentoring, or training. ICF defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.coachfederation.org.

ICF HEADQUARTERS CONTACTS:

Ross Brown, +1.859.219.3570, [email protected]
Ann Jarvis, +1.859.226.4428, [email protected]
Kristin Kelly, +1.859.219.3614, [email protected]  

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SOURCE International Coach Federation