This Executive Summary highlights key findings from the 2024 ICF Coaching Snapshot Survey: Coaching and Mental Well-Being. The 44-paged full report, which is the basis for this Executive Summary, is primarily focused on coach practitioners and the growing demand in client requests for mental well-being support.
Commissioned by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), this snapshot was designed to engage with as many coach practitioners as possible to provide an up-to-date picture of the coaching profession. The report reveals regional trends in client requests for mental health support and offers insights into the strategies coaches employ, the challenges they encounter, and their confidence levels in making a positive impact. Additionally, it highlights whether coaches believe more training and resources are needed in this area.
Overall, this research offers valuable insights for the coaching community, providing a clearer understanding of future industry trends, challenges, and opportunities between coaching and mental well-being.
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Topics
Discover - Your Coaching Career, Future of Coaching, Personal Growth, Research
Resource Type
White Papers
Audience Type
Coach Educators, Experienced Coaches, External Coaches, HR & Organizational Leaders, ICF Assessors, ICF Chapter Leaders, Individuals Interested in Experiencing Coaching, Internal Coaches, Managers/Leaders Using Coaching Skills, Mentor Coaches, New Coaches, Professional Coaches, Team and Group Coaches
Language
English, Spanish
Publish Date
January 14, 2025
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