Not JUST leaders.

Here’s a familiar story.

A talented product team member - let’s call her Amy - was known for being sharp, collaborative, and quietly impactful. But then came a new manager. A shift in priorities. Team dynamics that started to feel more political than productive.

Suddenly, Amy stopped speaking up. Her camera stayed off in meetings. And then one day… her resignation email landed in the inbox.

She didn’t leave for a bigger paycheck. She left because she didn’t feel seen. She didn’t feel supported. And she didn’t know how to advocate for herself.

Amy didn’t need to leave, she needed a coach.

Coaching shouldn’t be a luxury for executives or managers only. It should be a standard for every employee navigating the very real, very human challenges of work.

As Bill Gates said in one of his famous TED Talks:

“Everyone needs a coach. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a basketball player, a tennis player, a gymnast or a bridge player. We all need people who will give us feedback. That’s how we improve.”

People don’t wait until they’ve hit a career milestone to feel stuck or overwhelmed. They need support during the messy middle - the confusing parts, the uncertain parts, the parts where confidence waivers and communication breaks down.

Here’s why employees are actively seeking professional coaching while they’re still at a company:

• To improve how they communicate with their manager or team

• To manage burnout or decision fatigue

• To rebuild confidence after being overlooked

• To navigate conflict or team tension

• To get clarity on what’s next in their career journey

And it works.

📊 According to the International Coaching Federation, 86% of companies report a positive ROI on coaching - including improvements in engagement, performance, and retention.

When people have access to coaching, they’re not just more productive. They’re more invested, more confident, and more likely to stay.

Coaching helps them feel valued.

Imagine if every employee had that kind of support.

Not just your execs, not just your high-potentials. Everyone.

Have you ever worked with a coach while you were in a role? How did it help you navigate work, career moves, or communication challenges?

We’d love to hear your story. 👇