The Challenge
As the world’s largest database management company, Oracle operates in an environment where high performance is non-negotiable. But even top talent can burn out under pressure, especially in a climate of nonstop meetings, organizational change, and growing expectations.
Like many enterprise organizations, Oracle faced:
- Increased employee burnout and turnover
- Shifting dynamics brought on by the pandemic
- Concerns about motivation and morale across teams
- Limited perceived upward mobility, especially among mid-level managers
The company knew it needed more than a generic development solution. To retain top talent and future-proof its culture, Oracle wanted to build a scalable, personalized high-performance coaching experience that could meet people where they are, and help them perform at their best under pressure.
The Solution
Oracle partnered with Valor Performance (now known as Mursion Coaching) to launch a high-performance coaching program focused on building high-performance mindsets among its managers and directors, especially those in large, client-facing roles.
The experience was fully customized:
- Each participant began with a 360° assessment to identify personal goals and development areas
- Every coaching journey was tailored, whether the focus was on leadership, managing up, prioritization, or resilience
- Participants engaged in 1:1 coaching sessions, supported by science-backed mindset content and on-demand micro-courses
The company strove to deliver more than just a coaching session; instead, they wanted employees to recognize an organizational commitment to personal growth and development.
“Valor helped me feel better equipped to lead my team and serve my stakeholders. My coach tailored every session to my goals and challenges.”
— Oracle program participant
The Results
Oracle employees were ready and eager for the opportunity to participate in high-performance coaching.
✅ 1,800+ coaching sessions completed
✅ 5,000+ micro-courses consumed
✅ 93% said the sessions were highly valuable
✅ 98% made meaningful progress toward their goals
✅ 97% agreed it was a good use of time
The impact extended far beyond the sessions themselves:
🔹 75% of participants felt more appreciated by Oracle
🔹 95% reported being more open-minded and motivated at work
🔹 Participants saw measurable growth in leadership readiness, mental agility, and personal resilience
Most importantly, Oracle saw a 5–10% improvement in employee retention among those who participated a result that could translate into $500K–$1M in savings through reduced turnover, rehiring, and lost productivity.
“Valor changed the whole trajectory of my career and changed my relationship with stress.”
— Kelly Owens, Oracle Employee
Why It Matters
Oracle’s investment in personalized high-performance coaching didn’t just help people do their jobs better, it also helped them feel better about their work, their company, and their own leadership journey. Employees left notes describing the program as “life-changing” and “invaluable” and cohort enrollment doubled with each wave.
The coaching experience has become a foundational part of Oracle’s high-performance culture. And it’s paying off, in retention, in resilience, and in the real impact employees bring to the business.
Request a demo today to learn how high-performance coaching helped can help your organization boost retention, engagement, and leadership effectiveness.
