Why Hire a Coach?

The most successful and happy people understand the value of an outside and objective coach who has experience in clarifying purpose, setting goals, and simplifying problems.

The same principles that apply to transformation coaching for experienced leaders apply to all people seeking positive transformation in their lives or their businesses.

The Business Case For Executive Coaching

ROI is most aptly defined as, “the ratio of money gained or lost—realized or unrealized—
on an investment relative to the amount of money invested” (Nikbakht & Groppelli, 2000)

The ICF Coaching ROI Global Study

What do clients say is the value of coaching? The 2009 International Coach Federation (ICF) Global Coaching Client Study reported the median coaching ROI to be 700%.

Evidence was gathered in a qualitative and quantitative global client survey consisting of in-depth interviews, focus groups, and research from 2,165 coaching clients from 64 countries participating in a 20 minute online survey.

What do clients say motivates them to begin coaching? The clients cited career opportunities and business management as their most important reasons for seeking coaching services.

The ICF Global Coaching Client Study Executive Summary (April 2009) reports, “The vast majority (86%) of those able to provide figures to calculate company ROI indicated that their company had at least made their investment back. In fact, almost one fifth (19%) indicated an ROI of at least 50 (5000%) times the initial investment while a further 28% saw an ROI of 10 to 49 times the investment. The median company return is 700% indicating that typically a company can expect a return of seven times the initial investment.”

Source: ICF Global Coaching Client Study, Executive Summary, April 2009, in consultation with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, and Association Resource Centre inc.

Want more proof? A recent study of 3000 companies performed by “Fast Company” magazine found the following very interesting statistics: Companies that invested 10% of revenue on capital improvements saw a 3.9% increase in productivity; however, companies that invested the same amount in human capital saw an 8.5% increase in productivity (2009).

It is clear: Investing in your own personal development or that of your friends, families, or employees increases your success and happiness? Why? Your human network is the real “machinery” that makes or breaks your success.

Why Mark Freier?

Adopting Ken Blanchard’s view that “in today’s changing world people are looking for principles and philosophies that actually work” he tested his principles for five years as the general manager of a conference center where he was responsible for building a healthy culture, focusing on personal and team development. Mark now offers…

One-on-One Coaching in person or via SKYPE (or phone)

Workshops and Training (Here are just a few of Mark’s clients):

Educators: Renaissance Public School Academy
Leadership Teams: Oshkosh Door, Xerox Connect, Kars Nuts
Company-Wide Meetings: Productions Plus-The Talent Shop
Non-Profit Organizations: Awakened Hearts Ministry, Grace Counseling Center
Students: Central Michigan University – Park & Rec Department
Small Business Owners: Pure & Simple Catering, First Impression Print & Marketing

“The Maximizing Your Strengths workshop was one of the most comprehensive and helpful workshops that I have ever attended. Mark has a clear grasp of the materials and concepts and took our employees on a journey of self-exploration that proved extremely beneficial. Our company was invited to “play” and “learn” in a safe environment and we were able to take this information back to our respective offices and grow months after the workshop concluded. Mark has an impressive way of taking the information and translating it to reach each person in their own way so that the team can come together and leave the workshop with a good understanding of how and why we act the way we do. Mark is an exceptional presenter and facilitator and clearly understands his material. A great showman- a great topic- a great day!”

Hedy Popson, Executive Vice President, Client Services
Productions Plus – The Talent Shop

Mark guides all clients along a path to becoming:

Purpose-Centered: Giving you a clear sense of mission and focus so that you’re not weighed down by needless expectations

Inner-Directed: Showing you how to become clear of the guiding principles that fuel your passion

Other-Focused: Grounding your willingness to support the success of others while maximizing your unique talents

Externally Open: Inspiring your commitment to personal development as you become a person who is more “aware”

What Personalized Life Coaching, Work Coaching, and Executive Coaching Services does Mark Offer?

Feature Workshops

The Choice of Transformational Leadership
Understanding and methodology to be a transformational leader

Maximizing Your Strengths©
Learning the top five TALENT themes from StrengthsFinder 2.0 and how to become a high-performance team member and “play to your strengths 75% of the time

Coaching Processes

Isn’t time you clarified your purpose, set attainable goals, and reached your full potential?

“Best Advice I Ever Got… ‘Hire a Coach!’ “

Eric Schmidt – Former CEO Google