A: Unlike personality assessments such as Myers-Briggs or DiSC that measure relatively fixed traits, the ELI measures something dynamic: your current level of energy and consciousness, which can shift based on circumstances and mindset. This matters because research shows that people who experience higher, more anabolic levels of energy report significantly greater satisfaction across key life areas including work, relationships, communication skills, financial success, and leadership ability. The ELI gives you a baseline measurement of how you perceive and respond to challenges, creating the self-awareness that research identifies as essential for sustainable behavioral change. And because energy levels are malleable, not fixed traits, coaching can help you consciously shift toward more empowering states.

References:

The Energy Leadership Index® Assessment: Who It's For, How it Works, and 5 Powerful Benefits (https://www.ipeccoaching.com/blog/energy-leadership-index)

Wang, Q., Lai, Y.-L., Xu, X. & McDowall, A. The effectiveness of workplace coaching: a meta-analysis of contemporary psychologically informed coaching approaches. J. Work-Appl. Manag. 14, 77–101 (2021).

A: Yes. Meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials, the gold standard in social science research, show coaching produces a moderate overall effect size (g = 0.50), with particularly strong impacts on goal attainment (g = 1.29) and cognitive-behavioral activities (g = 1.28). Importantly, integrative coaching approaches like iPEC's Core Energy Coaching, which combines cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and positive psychology frameworks, demonstrate significantly higher effectiveness than single-mode approaches (g = 0.71 vs. 0.45).

References:

de Haan, E. & Nilsson, V. O. What Can We Know about the Effectiveness of Coaching? A Meta-Analysis Based Only on Randomized Controlled Trials. Acad. Manag. Learn. Educ. 22, 641–661 (2023).

Wang, Q., Lai, Y.-L., Xu, X. & McDowall, A. The effectiveness of workplace coaching: a meta-analysis of contemporary psychologically informed coaching approaches. J. Work-Appl. Manag. 14, 77–101 (2021).

A: Research shows coaching produces durable change. In a study of 248 individuals reassessed 12 months after a career intervention, 87% maintained sustainable positive outcomes, including reduced career decision difficulties and high levels of life satisfaction. Additional longitudinal research confirms that goal self-efficacy and career self-directedness remain stable for up to a year post-intervention.

References:

Milot-Lapointe, F. & Le Corff, Y. Predicting Outcomes of a Manualized Individual Career Counseling Intervention Over a One-Year Follow-Up From Trajectories of Change in Career Decision Difficulties. J. Career Assess. 32, 745–759 (2024).

Perdrix, S., Stauffer, S., Masdonati, J., Massoudi, K. & Rossier, J. Effectiveness of career counseling: A one-year follow-up. J. Vocat. Behav. - J VOCAT BEHAV 80, (2012).

A: Absolutely. A randomized clinical trial at the Mayo Clinic found that physicians who received six professional coaching sessions experienced a 19.5% decrease in emotional exhaustion and a 17.1% reduction in overall burnout—while the control group saw burnout increase. Participants also reported measurable improvements in quality of life and resilience. Coaching helps individuals access personal strengths and develop skills to handle work-related stressors more effectively.

Reference:

Dyrbye, L. N., Shanafelt, T. D., Gill, P. R., Satele, D. V. & West, C. P. Effect of a Professional Coaching Intervention on the Well-being and Distress of Physicians: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Intern. Med. 179, 1406–1414 (2019).

A: Studies document substantial ROI for executive and professional coaching. Research by Metrix Global identified a 788% ROI based on productivity increases and leadership retention. A separate study reported 689% ROI with total monetary benefits exceeding $3.2 million—using a conservative methodology that discounted participant estimates by 50%. Beyond direct financial returns, organizations report improved teamwork, increased client satisfaction, and enhanced leadership behaviors.

References:

The ROI of Executive Coaching. American University https://www.american.edu/provost/ogps/executive-education/executive-coaching/roi-of-executive-coaching.cfm.

Parker‐Wilkins, V. Business impact of executive coaching: demonstrating monetary value. Ind. Commer. Train. 38, 122–127 (2006).