" In 2004, I was working toward my master’s in organizational development at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School and decided to write my thesis on the effectiveness of life coaching. Two years of extensive research with almost one hundred former US Senate interns showed what I already knew from personal experience. Regardless of age, gender, level of self-awareness, or degree, three months of coaching increased their life satisfaction and improved their personal growth.
The key conclusions that emerged from this study include:
•Life coaching makes a significant difference in overall life satisfaction.
•Coaching is an effective approach to goal attainment and personal development.
•Coaching helps clients be more effective in setting concrete, measurable goals instead of being overwhelmed by large tasks.
•Asking challenging questions encourages the client to look at a problem in new, creative ways.
I knew coaching was effective, and this research proved it. "

― Darcy Luoma , Thoughtfully Fit: Your Training Plan for Life and Business Success