San Diego, California (PressExposure) February 10, 2010 -- Coaches work with clients in many areas, including business, career, finance, health and relationships. The ICF is the leading global organization for coaches, with over 16,000 members in more than 90 countries, dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by setting high ethical standards, providing independent certification, and building a worldwide network of credentialed coaches.
Leadership coaching has emerged in recent years as a powerful and cost-effective way to develop leadership skills. ROI studies conducted over the past four years clearly demonstrate that leadership coaching consistently delivers business value. The ROIs have generally been in the range of 500% to 700%.
Another benefit of coaching over more traditional means of organizational development is that it individually tailors the learning experience for the person being coached, and happens in real-time. Often, the information learned in leadership development programs at 'off-site' retreats are quickly forgotten once individuals are back at the workplace.
The ICF is the only organization that awards a global credential which is currently held by over 5,700 coaches worldwide. Personal and business coaches worldwide will be hosting several events throughout the week and month. A listing of special events is available on the International Coach Federation website, http://www.coachfederation.org.