Chapter 2: Value of Coaching 25outcomes — and improved outcomes for children and families.
The Coaching Pyramid
One way to conceptualize the value of coaching and social return on
investment in child welfare agencies is to visualize the Coaching
Pyramid (see Figure 2.1). Leedham (2005) developed the Coaching
Pyramid from three primary sources of information: an analysis of
the literature on ROI, the results of a survey provided to more than
200 executives who received coaching, and a small case study of six
business executives who invested in coaching to improve the
performance of employees.
Figure 2.1. The Coaching Benefits PyramidThe foundation of the Coaching Pyramid (tier 1) consists of (a) a
skillful coach who provides clear feedback, listens, and builds trust
with the learner; (b) a qualified coach who has the necessary
knowledge, qualifications, and effective abilities to coach; (c) a