Gain insights into the coaching industry with the latest Global Coaching Study, commissioned by ICF and conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Based on a comprehensive survey, the GCS examines the size and revenue of the coaching industry worldwide, perspectives on trends, and the business and practice of coaching.
Our world continues to evolve quickly, driven by groundbreaking technology and ever-shifting landscapes. The coaching profession is growing as more people and organizations recognize the benefits of coaching for personal and professional development.
As our industry continues to flourish, your unique insights are crucial in understanding what is to come. We invite you to complete the 2025 ICF Global Coaching Study, which explores the global impact and reach of coaching.
We are seeking responses from:
You do not have to be an ICF member or affiliated with ICF in any way to complete the survey.
We also encourage you to share the survey link with your coaching peers.
ICF has commissioned PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to conduct the survey (and accompanying study). Your survey responses will be kept confidential, and only aggregate study results will be reported. The survey should take approximately 15 minutes to complete.
The survey is currently available in English, with translations to be released in the following languages as they become available: French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazilian), Simplified Chinese, and Spanish.
The survey will close April 14.
The 2023 ICF Global Coaching Study (GCS) reveals that coach practitioners are optimistic about the future of coaching. The industry experienced robust growth in both the number of coach practitioners worldwide and in annual revenue, indicating that the coaching industry has emerged stronger from the pandemic.
The GCS was designed to engage with as many coach practitioners as possible to provide an up-to-date picture of the coaching profession and empower coaches to embrace the opportunities and meet the challenges ahead. Whether you’re a coach, a potential client, or simply interested in the industry, the GCS is a valuable resource.
The 2023 GCS Executive Summary and Final Report are now available.
Download the Executive Summary for free below. The Final Report is available to ICF members for $95 USD. The price for non-ICF members is $295 USD.
Please Note: Once you have completed the Shopping Cart transaction found by clicking the button below, you can access the report by clicking the “Download” button to the left of the report title. You may also access it anytime via the My Downloads page.
The 2024 ICF Coaching Snapshot: Coaching and Mental Well-Being highlights a rising demand for incorporating mental well-being in coaching practices. It includes effective strategies, explores coaches’ plans to expand services, and addresses ethical challenges.
You may now request slide decks, which feature key findings from countries, territories, states, provinces and other locations where more than 100 valid survey responses were submitted.
To request a slide deck, please complete the form below.
Download the Executive Summary for the 2020 ICF Global Coaching Study below.
The Final Report is $25 for ICF Members and $125 USD for non-members.
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