Why External Coaching Transforms Company Cultures
Companies who hire Culture Coaches are finding their employees are increasingly happier, less overwhelmed, have tools to navigate growth and performance better, and create strategies to be more visible and relevant. This equates to better retention, work, and outcomes for overall company goals.
Seldom in our adult lives do we have a space to talk openly about our fears, imposter syndrome, and what's holding us back, and doing it with key relationships in the office can be terrifying because of optics and the stakes feel too high.
Employees who have this type of coaching opportunity to be supported in positive regard, free of bias, find strategies to overcome these fears, champion for more productive conversations with leadership or their direct reports while quietly and powerfully making a positive shift in culture through each and every conversation.
If every employee is on autopilot on a never ending hamster wheel working, there is no pause for reflection, to find ways to navigate friction, or the pieces of the work experience that don't feel right. Being able to work with a coach can help address these in the most positive ways and keep an employee from being disconnected, resentful, or lost. It also might keep them from leaving and being more productive!
As a coach that works for a Fortune 100 tech company, I've supported my clients in finding strategies to:
Onboard more successfully by working on tools for mastering their line of business and building key relationships so they more quickly become comfortable in their role as well as valued team players.
Have conversations with leadership that are more productive and drive visibility and relevance for the employee.
Ask for what they want. Everyone at the workplace is human, never mind readers, and finding the language and the ask that feels best has elicited the best outcomes. One of my clients finally asked for a promotion, and his manager's response was, "I had no idea you wanted more." They are now working on what's next collaboratively.
Be more authentic with their team and leaders leading to less overwhelm even though the amount of work didn't change.
There are dozens more examples, but all these moments have made my clients more hopeful, confident, and excited about their role. Many have gone from "I want to leave this place", to "I found tools to address my needs and I like it here, I want to stay."
The benefits are endless, and an amazing tool for organizations to harness and industry research reinforces the value of coaching:
Employees who receive coaching are over 70% more likely to achieve their goals compared to those without coaching.
Team coaching improves psychological safety and cohesion, both critical for innovation, trust, and retention.
External coaching boosts self-confidence and well-being, which translates directly into stronger performance and collaboration.
Other organizations have seen similar results. For example, Randstad RiseSmart reports that:
96% of employees said coaching made them more likely to stay with their employer for two more years.
97% reported their coach helped them set meaningful career goals, aligning personal growth with organizational needs.
Companies using coaching and redeployment support achieved a 60% increase in engagement and $3M in annual savings through improved internal mobility.
In addition, coaching is particularly effective during onboarding, helping new hires integrate faster, build confidence, and contribute effectively sooner, even in highly technical or specialized roles.
The more I coach, the more I feel everyone could use a coach to take their overwhelm of thoughts and turn them into positive, productive forward momentum!
If your company doesn’t offer coaching, you can still work with me to navigate your goals and roadblocks. I can also work with your company!