Research That Supports Core Energy CoachingTM
There is now published research to support what tens of thousands of coaches around the world (and their clients!) have known for years: that iPEC®’s research-backed methodologies create profound, lasting, and measurable impacts in people’s lives.
iPEC® produces the most powerful coaches in the world. The research papers below show the measurable results behind our method.
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What is Core Energy CoachingTM?
Core Energy Coaching™ is iPEC®’s signature methodology used to uncover the root (or “core”) of an individual’s challenges by identifying and shifting inner thoughts, beliefs, and emotions that impede their success. This proven approach helps clients sustainably reduce stress, connect with their purpose and passion, and experience more fulfillment across all areas of life.
Explore the Research Papers
Strategies for Promoting Risk Management Professional Resilience
A 2025 white paper from the American Society for Health Care Risk Management (ASHRM). It describes a healthcare organization that reviewed research and compared programs, then chose iPEC® to train an internal group of coaches.
The Effects of Core Energy on Leadership Competencies Energy Leadership™ Index 360 Study
A study of 184 business leaders. Those with higher energy scores rated their own leadership skills higher, and their colleagues rated them higher too.
Increasing Leadership Potential & Life Satisfaction with Core Energy Coaching™
A 2022 study of 2,545 coaching clients. Average energy rose from 3.23 to 3.43 on the 7-level scale.
Seven Ways to Measure Coaching Outcomes
A guide to documenting client results. In the 2018 study it cites, 80.1% of 695 clients increased their energy and 70.9% reported higher life satisfaction.
Raising Your Core Energy™ Can Lead to Financial Gain
A 2018 study of 259 U.S. clients working full-time. In 42 cases, clients moved up an income level, on average after seven months of coaching.
A study of 1,305 U.S. clients. Among 920 in their first year of coaching, work satisfaction rose from 4.19 to 4.56 on a 6-point scale, and 5.9% reported a higher income level.
Your Core Energy Determines Your Life Potential
A study of 695 clients. Average energy rose from 3.25 to 3.52, and life satisfaction rose from 4.29 to 4.64 on a 6-point scale.
See this research at work in iPEC®’s executive coach certification, start with Coaching Fundamentals, or talk with an admissions coach.
Except for the ASHRM white paper, these studies were conducted or sponsored by iPEC® and are based on clients’ own responses to the Energy Leadership Index® assessment.