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Performance Consultants
Performance Consultants International was co-founded by Sir John Whitmore and is the originator of the GROW coaching model, one of the most widely used frameworks in coaching.
It delivers executive and leadership coaching, coach training and leadership development programmes to organisations internationally, and its "Coaching for Performance" certification is accredited by the International Coaching Federation (Level 1 on the ICF register).
Its emphasis is performance and organisational culture rather than personal-development coaching.
- Delivery format
- Hybrid
- Client type
- B2B
- Seniority served
- Senior Leadership, Mid-Management
- Sector specialisms
- Cross-Sector
- Countries served
- Global
- Also offers
- Group coaching
Services offered
Price on request
Team development
Price on request
1982
Small
Last checked: 12 September 2026
Professional Coaching Credentials
Training & Accreditations Offered
Frequently asked questions
What ICF level are Performance Consultants' coaches accredited to?
Performance Consultants' coaches are accredited to ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) level or higher.
Who founded Performance Consultants?
Performance Consultants was founded in 1982, co-founded by Sir John Whitmore, originator of the GROW coaching model, and publisher of Coaching for Performance, the world's best-selling coaching book with over 1 million copies sold.
Is Performance Consultants' training programme accredited?
Yes, its certification programme carries a 'Double Crown' accreditation aligned with ICF, AC and EMCC standards.
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