The Real ROI of Coaching: Insights from a Leadership Roundtable

Velocity Advisory Group convenes experts to explore how coaching drives growth and transforms leaders.

PHILADELPHIA, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Velocity Advisory Group, a trusted firm for executive coaching, leadership development, and strategic advisory services, recently hosted a dynamic and insightful roundtable focused on the evolving role of executive coaching in today's complex business environment.

The webinar, "Executive Coaching: What It Is, What It Isn't, and Why It Matters Now More Than Ever," brought together senior leaders for an open conversation about the real impact of coaching on personal growth and organizational performance. Moderated by Andy Glaub, SVP of U.S. Sales at Aflac, the panel included Velocity EVP and head of executive coaching Bob Weinhold, plus coaches Tricia Seitz and Dr. James Smith, Jr.

Together, they explored key questions facing today's leaders:

• What makes executive coaching different from mentoring or therapy?
• How do trust, psychological safety, and openness shape effective coaching relationships?
• What does coaching success actually look like?
• How can coaches adapt their approach to personality styles and assessment data?
• Why is coaching more relevant than ever for leaders navigating distraction, tech fatigue, and constant change?

"There are still some lagging challenges from the COVID era, when people left the workplace, where things were all remote or at distance; in that, you miss the 'water cooler' conversations, but also the ability to develop the subtle leadership and management skills by watching other folks and having those discussions about what works and what doesn't hasn't happened over the last several years," explained Weinhold during the conversation. "So we see leaders moving up into higher levels of responsibility and accountability in organizations without gaining the necessary time or requisite skillsets along the way."

The group also emphasized that coaching isn't reserved for the C-suite. From high-potential managers to seasoned executives, any leader looking to grow can benefit from targeted, relationship-driven coaching that balances business results with leadership development.

Executive Coaching as a Strategic Advantage

Velocity's executive coaching practice is grounded in decades of experience and built on a foundation of trust, behavioral science, and real-world business acumen. Through tailored engagements, the firm helps leaders uncover blind spots, navigate complexity, and unlock their full potential — ultimately strengthening organizational performance at every level.

Watch the full roundtable replay here and discover how coaching can elevate leadership effectiveness, engagement, and confidence in a world that demands more from leaders than ever before. Bob is also available for interviews or podcast appearances to dive into the methodology of coaching and what trends the firm is seeing in leadership.

About Velocity Advisory Group
Velocity Advisory Group is a leadership development and advisory firm that helps organizations accelerate success through executive coaching, cultural alignment, strategic execution, and team performance. Since 2009, Velocity has worked with 900+ organizations across 25 industries, delivering customized solutions that turn insight into action and potential into performance. Learn more at www.velocityadvisorygroup.com or follow Velocity on LinkedIn.

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