— The Coaching effect system
The proven system behind better leaders
Finally — a coaching methodology backed by 500,000+ interactions, company-specific data you can act on, and development resources that ensure ongoing growth.
Not a training event. A system.
Measure. Educate. Develop.
Measure
Coaching effect survey
Company-specific data that reveals exactly how each leader is coaching their team — and where to improve.
Educate
Coaching effect academy I & II
A research-backed training day that gives leaders the knowledge and tools to coach more effectively — immediately.
Develop
Coaching effect workshops
— Measure
Coaching effect survey
The only survey focused squarely on measuring a leader’s coaching of their team — not satisfaction, not engagement, but coaching. Backed by a decade of research and 500,000+ interactions, it gives leaders the company-specific insight they need to improve.
Sample survey questions
What you get
- Individual leader reports — scores across all six themes with benchmarks against top-performing leaders
- Team-level aggregate view — see patterns across your organization, not just one leader
- Prioritized development areas — data-driven guidance on where each leader should focus first
- Trend tracking over time — re-administer to measure actual improvement
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The Six themes that drive team performance
The Coaching Effect Survey measures how effectively leaders coach through their actions. Backed by a decade of research and extensive data, it identifies six core themes—showing that the right behaviors, delivered with consistent quality and frequency, drive higher-performing teams.
Connection
The depth and quality of respect, engagement, and rapport between a leader and their team members.
Psych safety
A leader’s ability to create an environment where team members can be open, take risks, and feel supported.
Structure
Communication
Challenge
Skill development
— Educate
Coaching effect academy
A research-backed, interactive training day that gives leaders the knowledge, tools, and confidence to coach more effectively — immediately. Built around proven coaching techniques and the four high-impact coaching activities that drive team performance.
Typical academy agenda
The Coaching Performance Equation
Why coaching quality is the single biggest driver of team results — and what separates the top 20% of leaders from the rest.
Data Overview | Self-Assessment | The 6 Themes
1:1 Meetings That Actually Develop People
How to run coaching-focused 1:1s that build trust, surface problems early, and consistently develop each team member.
Framework | Practice | Role Play
Team Meetings That Build Culture
Turning team meetings from status updates into alignment sessions that reinforce goals, clarity, and coaching culture.
Meeting Design | Facilitation
Feedback and Career Conversations
Delivering feedback that lands and conducting career discussions that retain top talent — skills most managers were never taught.
Feedback Models | Career Mapping | Practice
Secure spots for you and your team
Format & delivery
Available in-person or virtual. Typically delivered as a full-day session (8 hours) for groups of 10–30 leaders. Can be split into half-day formats for larger organizations.
Who is it for?
Designed for front-line and mid-level managers who are responsible for coaching and developing a team. Works across industries — the coaching behaviors that drive performance are universal.
What makes it different
- Built on real data from 500,000+ coaching interactions — not generic management theory
- Tied directly to survey results — each leader’s training is anchored to their actual scores
- Practical, not inspirational — every module ends with a skill practice, not a slide
Ideal sequencing
Most organizations run the Coaching Effect Survey first, then schedule the Academy within 4–6 weeks so leaders arrive with their results in hand — making the training immediately relevant and personal.
The four high-impact coaching activities
Through analyzing over 500,000 coaching interactions between leaders and team members, one truth became clear — high-performing teams aren’t built by chance. They’re built through consistent, intentional coaching behaviors that drive trust, clarity, and accountability.
1:1 Meetings
Consistent 1:1 meetings result in 36% more effectiveness in achieving individual goals.
Team meetings
Our research shows managers only do 44% of the activities needed to sustain team growth
Career feedback
17% of team members have never received feedback from their leader and those that have, only receive it once a year.
Career discussion
The ROI of coaching
Left on the table per managerthat demotivates their team due to poor coaching — every single year.
Of new skills are lost within a year— the amount of training dollars wasted without a reinforcement system.
Get the coaching activities template
A ready-to-use guide to build stronger coaching habits.
— Develop
Coaching effect workshops
Ongoing, one-hour virtual sessions that reinforce coaching skills over time — fully customized to the unique needs and goals of your team. Because 90% of new skills are lost within a year without a reinforcement system.
Format & cadence
One-hour virtual sessions, typically delivered monthly or bi-monthly. Each workshop is self-contained and builds on the six coaching themes from the survey.
How customization works
Workshop topics are selected based on your organization’s survey data. Topics evolve as scores improve and new development priorities emerge.
What each session includes
- Research-backed content drawn from the Coaching Effect body of work
- Group discussion and practice — not a lecture
- A take-away action item leaders can apply before the next session
Why ongoing reinforcement matters
A one-time training event — no matter how good — won’t change behavior at scale. The workshops are what turn the Academy from a good day into a lasting shift.
Organizations that use all three components see improvement in their survey scores over time.
Example workshops
Building Relationship of Trust
Learn the key benefits and principles of creating more genuine and meaningful connections to deepen the trust that your team members have in you.
Effective Leadership Communication
In this workshop, you will learn how leadership communication differs from everyday communication and how to do it effectively
Triggering Complexity for Growth
Learn how to push your team to move outside their comfort zone to continue to grow and develop in their roles
Creating a Culture of Accountability
Learn what to do to create a culture of accountability that drives everyone to work more consistently and effectively.
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“My team members know how they feel about me. The Coaching Effect Survey makes it possible for me to know exactly how they feel, too. It was a crucial step to opening the door for improving our team’s performance.”
Mark Heidersbach
Head of Sales, Takeda
Ready to make leadership development measurable?
Let’s talk about how The Coaching Effect System fits your organization’s goals.