What if the most expensive leadership gap in your organisation isnโt technical capability but self-awareness?
Research from the International Coaching Federation (ICF), in partnership with PwC, shows that most organisations investing in coaching, report measurable returns, including improved performance, stronger relationships, and increased leadership confidence.
However the real cost of not deploying Executive Coaching, often goes unmeasured.
Low self-awareness at senior levels quietly compounds:
๐Strategic misalignment including poor performance
๐Reduced psychological safety (a proven driver of team performance, as shown in Amy Edmondsonโs research and Googleโs Project Aristotle)
๐Talent attrition โ Gallup consistently links manager effectiveness to engagement and retention
๐ Slower, less confident decision cycles
Studies on leadership self-awareness (including work by organisational psychologist Tasha Eurich) suggest that while many leaders believe they are self-aware, far fewer are perceived that way by those around them. That perception gap impacts trust, clarity, and ultimately team performance.
Executive coaching is not about fixing leaders. It is about uncovering blind spots, deepening realisations, strengthening clarity and judgment, sharpening influence, and aligning behaviour with strategic intent.
At Acres Plus Professional Services, we partner with executives to translate disciplined reflection into measurable leadership outcomes.
โ๏ธIf the quality of leadership is a competitive advantage in your industry, it may be time to start the conversation.
