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Unlocking Insights 2023: Key Themes in Coaching

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Unlocking Insights 2023: Key Themes in Coaching

Hoolr is proud to announce the release of its latest research report into the trends and themes emerging from coaching in 2023.

Coaching is a valuable tool for personal and professional development, providing individuals with a supportive environment to explore challenges, reflect on observations, and foster growth. This report presents the key themes derived from coach feedback and coaching data collected between January 2023 and December 2023 through the Hoolr platform.

The report offers valuable insights into the challenges, observations, and growth areas experienced by individuals during their coaching journeys.

Unlocking Insights 2023: Key Themes in Coaching, presents a comprehensive analysis of coach feedback and coaching trends. By analysing a range of coaching data, Hoolr has gained valuable insights into the areas where individuals face challenges, the observations they make, and the growth they strive for.

You can read more insights in the full report which is downloadable here

The most common coaching needs identified by coachees and clients

Throughout the year, clients have consistently identified their most pressing coaching needs. The top three selected coaching priorities are as follows:

  1. Changing Role

  2. Leadership Development

  3. Mental/Emotional Resilience

Cancellation trends

Hoolr helps coaches manage cancellations and report on trends. Whenever a session is cancelled, Hoolr asks coaches to report on the reason behind cancellations. Each coach/company will have their own cancellation policies, but these benchmarks can act as a helpful guide.

In 2023, coaching session cancellations trends were:

  • 84% of cancelled sessions were marked as, No charge- Rescheduled by coachee

  • 3% of cancelled sessions were marked as Charged- Cancelled by coachee

  • 13% of marked cancelled sessions were because the coachee did not show

Hoolr calculated the average number of cancelled sessions per 100 coaching sessions. This should act as a benchmark for coaches when considering cancelled sessions.

Coaches should expect 5 in every 100 sessions to be cancelled

Most common themes in coaching from 2023


The thematic analysis focused on recurring patterns and themes across the categories of Challenges, Culture Observations, and Coachee Growth. Coaches were prompted with specific questions under each heading, and the most frequent themes were determined based on the frequency of occurrence in the shared reflections.

Leadership Development
Looking at leadership styles, crafting strategic visions, and nurturing the skills to inspire and guide teams effectively. Discussions might have revolved around practical approaches to leadership challenges and fostering a positive organisational culture.

Interpersonal Skills
Discussions may have centred around improving communication, active listening, and conflict resolution, fostering healthier workplace relationships.

Change Management
Coaching sessions could involve strategies for leading teams through change, addressing resistance, and promoting a positive approach to transitions.

Resilience
Coachees might have explored coping mechanisms, stress management, and strategies to bounce back from setbacks, fostering personal and professional resilience.

Emotional Intelligence
Sessions may have delved into self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation, enhancing interpersonal skills and overall emotional intelligence.

Life Balance
Coaching conversations could revolve around creating a sustainable work-life balance, managing priorities, and enhancing overall well-being.

Working Relations
Coaches might have worked with individuals to improve team dynamics, communication patterns, and collaboration, creating a more positive working environment.

Conflict Resolution
Discussions may have focused on addressing and resolving conflicts, developing effective communication strategies, and fostering a culture of constructive conflict resolution.


For the practical implications and the importance of using this data, you can download your own detailed copy of Unlocking Insights 2023: Key Themes in Coaching

Want to find out how Hoolr can help you and your business- Schedule a demonstration

Hoolr is proud to announce the release of its latest research report into the trends and themes emerging from coaching in 2023.

Coaching is a valuable tool for personal and professional development, providing individuals with a supportive environment to explore challenges, reflect on observations, and foster growth. This report presents the key themes derived from coach feedback and coaching data collected between January 2023 and December 2023 through the Hoolr platform.

The report offers valuable insights into the challenges, observations, and growth areas experienced by individuals during their coaching journeys.

Unlocking Insights 2023: Key Themes in Coaching, presents a comprehensive analysis of coach feedback and coaching trends. By analysing a range of coaching data, Hoolr has gained valuable insights into the areas where individuals face challenges, the observations they make, and the growth they strive for.

You can read more insights in the full report which is downloadable here

The most common coaching needs identified by coachees and clients

Throughout the year, clients have consistently identified their most pressing coaching needs. The top three selected coaching priorities are as follows:

  1. Changing Role

  2. Leadership Development

  3. Mental/Emotional Resilience

Cancellation trends

Hoolr helps coaches manage cancellations and report on trends. Whenever a session is cancelled, Hoolr asks coaches to report on the reason behind cancellations. Each coach/company will have their own cancellation policies, but these benchmarks can act as a helpful guide.

In 2023, coaching session cancellations trends were:

  • 84% of cancelled sessions were marked as, No charge- Rescheduled by coachee

  • 3% of cancelled sessions were marked as Charged- Cancelled by coachee

  • 13% of marked cancelled sessions were because the coachee did not show

Hoolr calculated the average number of cancelled sessions per 100 coaching sessions. This should act as a benchmark for coaches when considering cancelled sessions.

Coaches should expect 5 in every 100 sessions to be cancelled

Most common themes in coaching from 2023


The thematic analysis focused on recurring patterns and themes across the categories of Challenges, Culture Observations, and Coachee Growth. Coaches were prompted with specific questions under each heading, and the most frequent themes were determined based on the frequency of occurrence in the shared reflections.

Leadership Development
Looking at leadership styles, crafting strategic visions, and nurturing the skills to inspire and guide teams effectively. Discussions might have revolved around practical approaches to leadership challenges and fostering a positive organisational culture.

Interpersonal Skills
Discussions may have centred around improving communication, active listening, and conflict resolution, fostering healthier workplace relationships.

Change Management
Coaching sessions could involve strategies for leading teams through change, addressing resistance, and promoting a positive approach to transitions.

Resilience
Coachees might have explored coping mechanisms, stress management, and strategies to bounce back from setbacks, fostering personal and professional resilience.

Emotional Intelligence
Sessions may have delved into self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation, enhancing interpersonal skills and overall emotional intelligence.

Life Balance
Coaching conversations could revolve around creating a sustainable work-life balance, managing priorities, and enhancing overall well-being.

Working Relations
Coaches might have worked with individuals to improve team dynamics, communication patterns, and collaboration, creating a more positive working environment.

Conflict Resolution
Discussions may have focused on addressing and resolving conflicts, developing effective communication strategies, and fostering a culture of constructive conflict resolution.


For the practical implications and the importance of using this data, you can download your own detailed copy of Unlocking Insights 2023: Key Themes in Coaching

Want to find out how Hoolr can help you and your business- Schedule a demonstration