Why coaching works

How Happy Whole Human® Coaching Can Help You

Selecting an HWH-certified coach means you are working with a highly trained, ICF-aligned coach, backed by assessments that show what changes.

Life coach in a one-to-one session with a client
The basics

What is coaching?

The International Coaching Federation defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.

The coaching process can help you improve your outlook on work and life, while improving your leadership skills and unlocking your potential.

Why should I partner with a coach?

If you want to take advantage of an opportunity or challenge, feel "stuck" on the path to achieving your goals, or simply believe there is something more to discover in your personal or professional life, partnering with a professional coach could benefit you.

Our evidence

Measured change, not just good feelings

In Happy Whole Human®'s 2016 study for the Validation Institute, participants took the Holistogram™, our holistic wellness assessment across 28 dimensions, before and after 9 weeks of assessment and weekly workshops. The share of participants scoring 75% or higher rose by:

+34

Emotional Wellness

points, from 41% to 75%

+23

Overall Life Satisfaction

points, from 59% to 82%

+18

Well-being and Overall Health

points, from 53% to 71%

Source: Happy Whole Human® 2016 Holistogram™ study (baseline n=34; after 9 weeks n=28).

What clients report

The impact of professional coaching

Coaching clients who responded to the 2017 ICF Global Consumer Awareness Study reported positive coaching impacts including:

Improved communication skills
Increased self-esteem and self-confidence
Increased productivity
Optimized individual and team performance
Improved work/life balance
Increased well-being
Improved business management strategies
Expanded professional career opportunities
Accelerated onboarding into a new role
Getting started

Common questions

How do I prepare for coaching?

Before you begin the process of hiring a coach, reflect on your objectives for the coaching engagement. Being clear on your goals during the hiring process enables you to find the coach best suited to help you reach them. After hiring a coach, and prior to your first session, complete pre-work to prepare for an effective coaching engagement.

How do I find the right HWH coach?

Use Get Matched and we will connect you with an HWH-certified coach who fits your goals, or browse the coach directory.

What kinds of coaching does HWH offer?

Holistic wellness, couples, family, career transition, executive and leadership, professional development, team and hypnotic coaching. See all coaching services.

Is coaching the same as therapy?

No. Coaching is not the same as therapy. HWH provides coaching and human-development work, which is distinct from clinical treatment.

Discover what is possible for you

Take the first step with an HWH-certified coach and see your progress, dimension by dimension.

Coaching is not the same as therapy. If you or someone close to you is experiencing a crisis, call or text 988 (US), call 112 (Europe), or your local emergency number. See additional mental health resources.