Some scientific Evidence Supporting Accountability and Accountability Coaching

• Increased Goal Achievement Rates

The American Society of Training and Development (ASTD) found that individuals have a 65% chance of reaching a goal if they have an accountability partner. This probability
increases to 95% when they establish an ongoing appointment with their accountability partner .

-Research indicates that setting specific implementation intentions and having accountability measures in place significantly increase goal achievement. This combination enhances
focus and progress toward goals .(McCauley & Co.)

• Enhanced Self-Efficacy and Resilience

A meta-analysis of executive coaching studies revealed significant improvements in goal attainment, self-efficacy, psychological capital, and resilience. These outcomes were
attributed to goal-setting, psychosocial support, and reflection facilitated by coaching https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1089797

• Improved Focus and Progress

-Unique Effects of Setting Goals on Behavior Change: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/ccp0000260

-Comparing the Effectiveness of Individual Coaching, Self-Coaching, and Group Training: How Leadership Makes the Difference https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2016.00629

• Improved Performance

-O’Boyle, E., & Williams, K.M. (2011). “The motivational effects of self-disclosure: Transparency improves performance.” This study found that participants who publicly disclosed their
goals (to the researchers) and received weekly progress updates were more likely to achieve their goals than those who privately tracked their progress without disclosure.

-The Relative Effectiveness of External, Peer, and Self-Coaches https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1464-0597.2004.00171.x