{"id":24195,"date":"2025-09-16T12:00:32","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T16:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/?p=24195"},"modified":"2025-09-16T11:17:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T15:17:23","slug":"coaching-industry-continues-global-growth-with-5-34-billion-usd-revenue-new-research-reveals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/blog\/coaching-industry-continues-global-growth-with-5-34-billion-usd-revenue-new-research-reveals\/","title":{"rendered":"Coaching Industry Continues Global Growth with   $5.34 Billion USD Revenue, New Research Reveals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW262208248 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262208248 BCX0\">\u2013 International Coaching Federation Releases <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262208248 BCX0\">2025 Global Coaching <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262208248 BCX0\">Study, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262208248 BCX0\">Showcasing<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262208248 BCX0\">Profession\u2019s Impact on Global Economy \u2013<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lexington, Kentucky, USA\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014 <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The International Coaching Federation (ICF) today released its\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">2025 ICF Global Coaching Study<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">, which examines <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">how the coaching profession fuels economic growth globally. Amid <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">geopolitical shifts and technology disruptions, the study \u2014 conducted over an eight-week span \u2014 reveals the profession\u2019s top revenue drivers and key trends fueling its global growth, while demonstrating how geography, gender, and generational differences are shaping its future.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cWe are pleased to share the results of the <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">2025 Global Coaching Study<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">, which validate the impact that coaching has on people, organizations, and economies,\u201d <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">said ICF CEO Magdalena Nowicka Mook.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> \u201cFor 30 years, ICF has <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">led the way in shaping the coaching industry. Through this global study<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2014 tracking<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> the reach and growth of coaching since 2007 <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2014 we capture key insights into the current state of the profession.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> As coaching evolves, these insights guide our commitment to supporting the success of coaches<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, celebrating the power of coaching, and advancing our global mission to make coaching an essential part of a thriving society.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Leadership and executive coaching continue to be dominant areas in the coaching industry, with 54% of coaches indicating specialization in them.<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">While these coaching services dominate the market, the study also reveals notable differences among coaches of different generations.<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">Millennial coaches are less focused on leadership and executive coaching (66%), compared with 81% of Baby Boomer coaches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In addition to the diversification of coaching services and practitioner profiles across generations, the study shows growing diversity in gender representation and credentialing among coaches. The coaching profession continues to be female-led (72%), with Eastern Europe having the highest level at 81%, and Asia at the lowest level with 62%. Regionally, Eastern Europe led the profession in number of coaches obtaining more qualifications to grow their business (50%). Globally, two-thirds of coaches hold third-level advanced degrees, with older generations more likely to have pursued higher educational qualifications. This trend reflects a concerted effort across regions to grow coaching practices with enhanced skillsets.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Additional key findings from the <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">ICF 2025 Global Coaching Study<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> reveal:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Employment Growth:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> The global number of coach practitioners rose 15% since 2023, reaching a record 122,974.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Skillset Expansion<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Coaches offer services in addition to coaching (60% training, 57% consulting, 55% facilitation, and 49% mentoring).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Generational Shift<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: The percentage of Gen X coaches rose from 49% to 53%, and Baby Boomer coaches declined from 38% to 35%, marking the beginning of a generational shift in the coaching landscape.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Future Outlook:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> 59% of coaches expect revenue growth next year, driven more by increased clients and sessions rather than increasing their fees.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The survey, conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), engaged over 10,000 participants in 127 countries. The 2025 study represents the sixth of ICF\u2019s major research efforts to evaluate the size and scope of the coaching profession. The inaugural study was published in 2007 with follow-up studies in 2012, 2016, 2020, and 2023.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">The executive summary of the study is available on the\u202f<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/resources\/research\/global-coaching-study\/\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">ICF website<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/a><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Journalists can request a media copy via the contact information below.\u202f<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW20751365 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20751365 BCX0\">MEDIA CONTACT<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW20751365 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW20751365 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"SCXW20751365 BCX0\" \/><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW20751365 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20751365 BCX0\">Emily Wenstrom <\/span><\/span> <span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW20751365 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW20751365 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"SCXW20751365 BCX0\" \/><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW20751365 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20751365 BCX0\">202<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20751365 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20751365 BCX0\">594<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20751365 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20751365 BCX0\">6358<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW20751365 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW20751365 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"SCXW20751365 BCX0\" \/><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW20751365 BCX0\" href=\"mailto:ewenstrom@stantoncomm.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW20751365 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20751365 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">ewenstrom@stantoncomm.com<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"EOP SCXW20751365 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2013 International Coaching Federation Releases 2025 Global Coaching Study, Showcasing Profession\u2019s Impact&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_searchwp_excluded":"","footnotes":""},"audience-type":[115,118,121,119,123,124,116,120,122,125,117,113,114],"display-option":[],"post-type":[127],"topic":[],"_person-tax":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-24195","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"hentry","6":"audience-type-coach-educators","7":"audience-type-experienced-coaches","8":"audience-type-external-coaches","9":"audience-type-hr-organizational-leaders","10":"audience-type-icf-assessors","11":"audience-type-icf-chapter-leaders","12":"audience-type-coach-consumers","13":"audience-type-internal-coaches","14":"audience-type-managers-leaders-using-coaching","15":"audience-type-mentor-coaches","16":"audience-type-new-coaches","17":"audience-type-professional-coaches","18":"audience-type-team-and-group-coaches","19":"post-type-press-releases","20":"not-partnership-post","35":"no-featured-image"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24195","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24195"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24195\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24201,"href":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24195\/revisions\/24201"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24195"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"audience-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/audience-type?post=24195"},{"taxonomy":"display-option","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/display-option?post=24195"},{"taxonomy":"post-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post-type?post=24195"},{"taxonomy":"topic","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/topic?post=24195"},{"taxonomy":"_person-tax","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/_person-tax?post=24195"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}