Why Successful CEOs Work with Coaches - What Global & Dubai Case Studies Reveal.

We often think coaching is for those who are underperforming. But the truth is that the most successful CEOs invest in coaches, not because they are weak, but because they aim to be stronger.

Let us look into some global insights & impact experienced.

• Bill Gates said: “Everyone needs a coach. We all need people who will give us feedback. That is how we improve.”

• Eric Schmidt of Google resisted coaching at first, only to later call it “the best advice I ever got.”

There have been some impressive quantifiable outcomes.

• Companies with executive coaching have reported an average 7xROI, meaning every dollar invested often yields seven dollars in benefit.

• A PwC global survey found 86% of organizations say coaching delivers measurable business results.

• Other studies have shown a 53% boost in productivity and 22%-32% improvement in executive or team performance

• Employee engagement rises by up to 39%-46%, retention and satisfaction also climb significantly

• Revenue growth can tilt upward by over 50% in companies with a strong coaching culture

Why coaching works.

• Coaches reflect biases and blind spots back to CEOs, helping elevate self-awareness.

• They create a strategic sounding board and a safe space for bold thinking.

• They foster resilience, sharpen decision-making, and sustain high performance under pressure.

A Dubai CEO says, after he embarked upon coaching, he gained clarity in decision-making, leadership self-awareness, and strategic confidence. As he puts it: “He (his coach) has educated me on how to be a CEO, with guidance in how to evaluate and make decisions in challenging situations.... extremely effective, engaging, and comforting.”

Executive coaching clients in the UAE have reported ROI of 700%+, with notable gains in teamwork, communication, satisfaction, and leadership effectiveness.

A coaching provider based in Dubai cites the same 7x return rate and of 87% executives having experienced a high impact.

TSB Takeaway : Even the top-tier leaders know they are not invincible. That is why they lean on coaches. Not out of need, but to supercharge their performance, self-awareness, and strategic clarity. Coaching is not a sign of weakness. On the contrary, it is the accelerator for growth. The differentiator? Organizations that coach don’t just succeed. They evolve, adapt, and outperform.

Your Turn

If leading CEOs use coaching as a tool for continuous sharpening, what stops you from investing in the same?

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