5d • General discussion
Did you read the ICF 2025 Global Coaching Study?
It's always interesting to see how the ICF is reporting the growth of the global coaching industry. Here's a recap from the website...
"The data is in: The coaching industry isn’t just growing; it’s breaking records.
From 2019 to 2023, the profession saw a 54% surge in the number of coaches worldwide. And the momentum hasn’t slowed. The past two years brought even more growth.
The 2025 ICF Global Coaching Study also shows that more coaches are adding to their core services. And coach practitioners expect to be busier despite increased competition in every region of the world.
Here are highlights from the 2025 study:
- The global number of coach practitioners rose 15% since 2023, reaching a record 122,974.
- With more coaches came more revenue. The profession generated an estimated $5.34 billion (USD) over the past year, almost double the revenue total from 2023 ($2.849 billion USD).
- Even with more coaches, most (59%) expect to make more money next year. They see that revenue coming because they’ll have more clients and more coaching sessions — and not higher fees.
- Most professional coaches already offer additional services: 60% provide training, 57% offer consulting, 55% offer facilitation, and 49% deliver mentoring.
- 73% of coaches agree that clients and organizations expect them to have a coaching certification or credential."
I have requested the report and slides to share in the community, and will post them once I receive them.
⭐ The stat that stands out to me is this one...
➡️ Most professional coaches already offer additional services: 60% provide training, 57% offer consulting, 55% offer facilitation, and 49% deliver mentoring.
What does this mean for the business of coaching?
1
2 comments
Did you read the ICF 2025 Global Coaching Study?
