10 Research-Backed Reasons Employers Should Offer Life or Health Coaching
In today’s fast-paced work environments, stress, burnout, and low engagement are becoming the norm. That’s why forward-thinking companies are integrating life and health coaching into their wellness strategies. Whether it's through 1:1 support or group coaching, the benefits for both employers and employees are undeniable.
1. Coaching Reduces Employee Stress and Burnout
Chronic workplace stress affects productivity and morale. According to a 2022 study published in Frontiers in Psychology, life coaching significantly decreased stress and improved well-being in corporate environments (Grant et al., 2022).
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2. Boosts Productivity and Performance
Coached employees set more effective goals and stay focused. A meta-analysis in The Journal of Positive Psychology shows coaching leads to measurable performance improvement (Theeboom et al., 2014).
3. Enhances Employee Engagement
Coaching builds intrinsic motivation, which boosts engagement. Gallup reports that engaged teams show 21% greater profitability and less absenteeism.
4. Supports Mental Health Without Stigma
Life coaching offers a supportive, non-clinical space to manage stress, anxiety, and overwhelm—especially important for employees hesitant to pursue therapy.
5. Improves Communication and Leadership Skills
Health and life coaching fosters emotional intelligence, active listening, and conflict resolution skills—key components of leadership development.
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6. Helps Employees Manage Chronic Conditions
Health coaching reduces the burden of chronic illness. A study in The American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine (Wolever et al., 2010) found health coaching helped manage diabetes, hypertension, and obesity with lasting results.
7. Reduces Healthcare Costs for Employers
According to the CDC, workplace wellness programs that include coaching can lead to 25% savings in healthcare costs, absenteeism, and disability claims.
8. Promotes Work-Life Balance
Coaching helps employees set boundaries, align goals, and prioritize wellness, reducing presenteeism and increasing job satisfaction.
9. Supports Neurodiverse Employees
Life coaching provides structured support for employees with ADHD, autism, and anxiety—offering tools like bilateral stimulation and mindfulness strategies to improve focus.
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10. Aligns with DEI and Wellness Goals
Inclusive coaching options reflect a commitment to supporting the whole employee—body, mind, and spirit. This is especially important in attracting and retaining diverse talent.
Ready to Support Your Team?
We offer both 1:1 and group coaching sessions tailored to your team's needs. Whether you're looking to reduce stress, improve performance, or increase engagement, coaching can make a transformative impact.
Text 407-815-4910 or email i@feelstuck.net to schedule a free 15-minute discovery call and find out if your company qualifies for reduced-rate or fully subsidized coaching sessions.
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