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Step 1: Get Informed

Before you embark on your journey to become a coach, ask the right questions and understand the research and key education points for this industry.

Have what it takes to become a coach? To find out, ask the right questions.

  • Am I passionate about helping clients pursue their own solutions?
  • Do I have the skills and knowledge to start a coaching business?
  • What can I offer potential clients? 

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The Coaching Continuum

Globally, it is estimated that there were approximately 71,000 coach practitioners in 2019, an increase of 33% on the 2015 estimate.

Opportunities for Growth

There is an anticipated increased need for life vision and enhancement coaching due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Client Demographics

The typical coaching client is between 35-44 years old (37%) and are predominantly female (57%).

Coaching Clients

Positions held by the majority of clients in 2019:

  • Manager: 27%
  • Executive (e.g. CEO, CFO, etc.): 25%
  • Personal client: 19%
  • Business owner / entrepreneur: 11%
  • Team Leader: 8%

Annual Revenue / Income from Coaching

The estimated global total revenue from coaching in 2019 was $2.849 billion U.S. dollars, representing a 21% increase over the 2015 estimate.

*Data from the 2020 ICF Global Coaching Study and COVID-19 and the Coaching Industry snapshot survey.

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