What IMPACT Group does

IMPACT Group is a privately-held, US-headquartered coaching and talent mobility services firm based in Saint Louis, Missouri, founded in 1994 (per company history). The company operates three interconnected service lines: People Development (leadership, executive, team, and emerging-leader coaching), Employee Relocation (integration assistance, spouse/partner job search, cross-cultural training, repatriation, and group move support), and Outplacement (career transition, executive outplacement, workforce reduction, redeployment, and layoff notification training). These services target enterprise and mid-market corporations across financial services, manufacturing, retail, energy, healthcare, aerospace, and nonprofit verticals, with named customers including Boeing, Chevron, Walmart, Disney, 3M, Ford, Eaton, Grainger, Veolia, RGA, and Foot Locker.

The technology foundation is a proprietary coaching stack centered on the myIMPACT platform (a persona-driven delivery portal integrating job search, development, and relocation apps) and the ARIA Coaching Model (a brain-based methodology covering Awareness, Reflection, Insight, Action). The platform integrates with LinkedIn Learning® via the Link Learn Coach™ program, with Culture Coach Online for cross-cultural training, and embeds the Birkman Method® assessment in executive engagements. Coaches average 15 years of experience, the firm delivers 50,000+ coaching hours annually, reports a 98% satisfaction rating, and serves clients across 100+ countries in 25 languages.

Revenue is generated through professional services B2B engagements sold primarily via direct enterprise field sales to HR and talent management buyers. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The firm has no disclosed parent company, no institutional funding rounds, and no M&A activity in the available data, operating as an independent, self-funded business. Distribution is anchored by a strategic partnership with Cartus, recognized with the Cartus Platinum Award for Commitment to Excellence, alongside relationships with leading relocation management companies globally.

Name

IMPACT Group

Legal name

IMPACT Group

Website

https://impactgrouphr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

IMPACT Group is a Saint Louis-based private coaching and talent mobility firm delivering leadership development, employee relocation, and outplacement services to enterprise and mid-market clients across 100+ countries via its proprietary ARIA methodology and myIMPACT platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Leadership Development and Coaching Services

NAICS

Human Resources Consulting Services (541612), Other Management Consulting Services (541618)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Coaching, Feedback & Mentoring Skills (EDABAMAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Group Outplacement Programs (Employer-Sponsored) (BPACAOAB), Career Coaching, Mentoring & Placement Support Services (EDAAAKAO), Redundancy & Layoff Support Services (RIF Planning & Communications) (BPACAOAF)

Keywords

• Leadership development coaching
• Employee relocation services
• Outplacement services
• Executive coaching programs
• Talent mobility solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Leadership Development Coaching: Professional services revenue from delivering coaching programs for leadership development, including individual coaching, team coaching, and executive coaching engagements. Typically structured as project-based or retainer engagements with enterprise clients.
2. Employee Relocation Services: Revenue from comprehensive employee relocation management services including destination services, move coordination, and support for transferred employees.
3. Outplacement Services: Career transition and outplacement services provided to organizations undergoing workforce restructuring, helping displaced employees find new opportunities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IMPACT Group delivers professional coaching and consulting services across three interconnected service lines: People Development (leadership and executive coaching), Employee Relocation (destination, integration, and cross-cultural support), and Outplacement (career transition and workforce reduction services). Programs are delivered globally through a network of experienced coaches using the proprietary ARIA coaching methodology and the myIMPACT digital platform.

Product overview

IMPACT Group is a global coaching services company offering three interconnected service lines: People Development (leadership development coaching), Employee Relocation (relocation integration assistance), and Outplacement (workforce transition support). The core offering centers on coaching programs including High IMPACT Coaching, High IMPACT Leadership, High IMPACT Start, High IMPACT Teams, Executive Coaching, 360° Assessment Coaching, Wraparound Coaching, and Link Learn Coach™ (which combines LinkedIn Learning® with personalized coaching). Employee relocation services feature Relo ReThrive™ Integration Assistance, Spouse/Partner Job Search, Global Job Search Support, Cross-Cultural Training, Repatriation Program, and Group Move Assistance. All services are delivered through the proprietary myIMPACT platform and supported by the 1:Me™ personalization approach and ARIA coaching model. Services are available in 100+ countries and 25 languages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• People Development Services Leadership development coaching services including group programs and individualized coaching engagements that develop leaders at all levels, preparing talent to take on larger roles and new challenges. For enterprise HR and talent management buyers.
• High IMPACT Coaching Coaching program for emerging leaders that develops performance-enhancing competencies using the ARIA model (Awareness, Reflection, Insight, Action) through one-on-one coaching, cohort-based group activities, and capstone projects.
• High IMPACT Leadership Integrated development program for managers and rising leaders equipping existing leaders to create high-engagement workplaces through seven cohort-based online learning sessions and application discussions.
• High IMPACT Start New leader onboarding coaching program providing one-on-one dedicated coaching to help new managers or promoted leaders seamlessly transition into their new roles within the first 90 days.
• High IMPACT Teams Team development program that improves collaboration, engagement, performance, and trust by building Team EQ through dynamic workshops and assessments to reduce performance gaps and conflict.
• Multicultural Team EQ Proprietary program that improves multicultural competence while building team's emotional intelligence and cultural agility using cross-cultural assessments and a 3-hour team session facilitated by cross-cultural experts.
• Executive Coaching Services Personalized, one-on-one breakthrough-level coaching engagements matching executives with highly skilled executive coaches for 6-9 months, using the ARIA coaching model and Birkman Method assessment.
• 360° Assessment Coaching Package combining 360° assessment feedback with three coaching sessions to help leaders develop customized action plans, including results debrief, manager dialogue prep, and action plan session.
• Wraparound Coaching Supplemental coaching service enhancing existing leadership development programs by providing 1:Me coaching sessions to help leaders set goals, problem solve, and apply learned behaviors.
• Link Learn Coach Scalable eight-week program combining LinkedIn Learning courses with four one-on-one coaching sessions to build key management skills including difficult conversations, remote team management, and change management.
• Microcoaching Short coaching engagements (typically 30 minutes) over a 1-2 month timeframe providing scalable coaching for middle and frontline managers on specific topics at an affordable price point.
• Employee Relocation Services Comprehensive relocation assistance including integration coaching, spouse/partner job search, and relocation decision support to help employees and their households successfully relocate.
• Relo ReThrive Integration Assistance Award-winning integration coaching service providing one-to-one coaching with area experts, transition planning, and support for establishing connections in new locations to promote employee wellbeing.
• Spouse/Partner Job Search Assistance Career coaching and job search support for accompanying talent including resume development, interview coaching, salary negotiation, and social networking guidance to preserve dual-income households.
• Global Job Search Support Career continuation support for accompanying talent in foreign countries, including alternative career options, volunteering, education, and networking when traditional employment is not possible.
• Cross-Cultural Communication Training Blended learning program combining Culture Coach Online platform with coaching from expat coaches to improve cultural agility and settlement success in new countries.
• Repatriation Program Support for returning expats including career coaching, internal profile development, and transition planning to help employees leverage global experience for career advancement.
• Relocation Decision Assistance Coaching and research support to help employees make informed relocation decisions through confidential assessments and personalized information about new locations.
• Group Move Assistance Support for organizations relocating entire offices, including move decision coaching and individual assessments to help employees evaluate relocation opportunities and retain top talent.
• Transition Coaching for Kids Children's transition coaching program based on RAFT model (Reconciliation, Affirmation, Farewells, Think Destination) to help relocating children ages 8+ and parents navigate international moves.
• Outplacement Services Compassionate outplacement and workforce reduction services that help HR teams conduct flawless job eliminations while protecting employer brand and benefiting departing employees.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% satisfaction rating
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Leading Relocation Management CompaniescoreOthersIMPACT Group partners with all leading relocation management companies to deliver comprehensive global mobility solutions. These partnerships enable integrated service delivery combining coaching expertise with relocation operational infrastructure.
• Leading Mobility Technology ProviderscoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic technology partnerships with mobility technology providers to integrate coaching and development services with relocation management platforms, enabling seamless service delivery and data integration for corporate clients.
• CartuscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic partnership with Cartus, a leading global relocation management company. IMPACT Group has received Cartus Platinum Award recognizing Commitment to Excellence, indicating a strong preferred provider relationship for coaching and destination services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Right Management (Randstad RiseSmart): Right Management, now operating as Randstad RiseSmart under Randstad, is one of the largest global outplacement and career transition providers. It is a direct competitor to IMPACT Group's outplacement line and increasingly overlaps in leadership coaching and career transition services for enterprise clients.
• Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH): LHH is a global career transition, leadership development, and talent mobility firm. It directly competes with IMPACT Group across both outplacement/career transition and leadership coaching engagements for enterprise customers.
• Development Dimensions International (DDI): DDI is a global leadership development and assessment specialist providing leadership programs, executive coaching, and behavioral assessments. It competes directly with IMPACT Group's High IMPACT Coaching and broader leadership development product set.
• Center for Creative Leadership (CCL): CCL is a non-profit leader in executive education, leadership development research, and coaching programs. Its leadership development and executive coaching services closely parallel IMPACT Group's People Development portfolio for enterprise customers.
• BGRS: BGRS is one of the largest global mobility and relocation management companies, providing end-to-end relocation services to multinational clients. It competes with IMPACT Group's Employee Relocation service line and frequently partners with or competes against IMPACT Group's destination services capabilities.
• SIRVA: SIRVA is a major global relocation and moving services provider serving corporate clients. It overlaps with IMPACT Group's Employee Relocation offerings, particularly in move coordination and global mobility support.

Broad incumbents

• Korn Ferry: Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm offering executive search, leadership development, assessment, and coaching at much greater scale. While broader in scope, its leadership development and talent advisory services overlap directly with IMPACT Group's People Development offerings for enterprise clients.
• Heidrick & Struggles: Heidrick & Struggles is a premier executive search and leadership advisory firm offering leadership assessment, coaching, and culture shaping. Its leadership advisory and coaching services compete with IMPACT Group's executive coaching and broader leadership development offerings at the high end of the market.

Others

• Cartus: Cartus is a leading global relocation management company and a strategic partner of IMPACT Group (recipient of Cartus Platinum Award). As both a collaboration partner and adjacent provider of relocation infrastructure, Cartus is a meaningful comparator and ecosystem player for IMPACT Group's relocation line.

Emerging players

• SHL: SHL is a global leader in talent assessment and people analytics, providing assessments and development solutions that often integrate with leadership development and coaching engagements. It is comparable to IMPACT Group's assessment-led offerings such as 360° Assessment Coaching and executive assessment-driven engagements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/impactgrouphr
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ImpactGroupHR
• Facebookfacebook.com/impactgrouphr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/impact-group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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