I talk to a lot of consultants and coaches to keep a good finger on the pulse of what’s happening in the corporate market. The latest trend with the recent slew of corporate layoffs, often targeting very skilled but also expensive Gen X talent, is for these folks to hang a shingle out as a consultant, either as a temporary stop gap during their often-lengthy job search, or as their next career pivot. It’s not an uncommon strategy during economic … Read more…
The 2020 ICF global coaching study reported that 90% of coaches surveyed offer services beyond coaching in their business. And I’m not surprised. Many of my clients enjoy offering additional services and resources because they’re always looking for ways to add value. Sometimes, coaches decide to “add on” because they see a need and want to fill it. But too often, they jump to create new services in response to the belief that doing more will lead to more money. … Read more…
So few studies and research is done on the coaching industry, so when the ICF (The International Coaching Federation) publishes their study/survey every three years, I am always excited to see what trends and shifts are happening within the coaching industry. They just announced the release of their study today and I eagerly combed through the Executive Summary for interesting data that would relate to me and my clients. Interesting data that I thought was worth noting: The ICF estimates … Read more…
