According to the Manchester Review, executive coaching could have an impact of 5.71 times the initial investment.  With an ROI like this, it makes me wonder why more business professionals don't have a coach.

I think that some people just don't want to get too far out of their comfort zone and take a step to improve.  The status quo is okay.  They fail to realize the advantages and opportunities out there if they just step out and do something different.  The idea of doing something different means they'll have to make changes, and sometimes that's pretty scary.  These people don't realize how much a coach gives them support and encouragement, while challenging them to do their very best.