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What has caused the tremendous growth in the coaching industry?

Posted by Sue - Admin on Aug. 20, 2021  /  Competencies, Leadership  /  Subscribe 0

Coaching has grown significantly for many reasons, among them:

• Rapid changes are taking place in the external business environment.
• COVID 19 and a new way to approach work and life.
• Downsizing, restructuring, mergers and other organizational changes have radically altered the “traditional employment contract.” Companies can no longer achieve results using traditional management approaches.
• With the growing shortage of talented employees in certain industries, companies must commit to investing in individuals’ development.
• The disparity between what managers were trained to do and what their jobs now require of them is widening due to increasing demands for competitive results.
• People are wrestling with job insecurity and increased workplace pressures to perform at higher levels than ever before.
• Companies must develop inclusive, collaborative work environments to achieve strategic business goals and to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Individuals who have experienced the excellent results of coaching are talking to more people about it.
• People today are more open to the idea of being in charge of their own lives. Coaching helps them do just that.

In short, coaching is helping individuals and companies focus on what matters most in life and business, and so the industry continues to grow.

What are the reasons your coaching practice is growing?

Think about it and think about how ICF NJ can help you stay current and on top of the profession so you can be at the top of your game.

Let us know how we can support your coaching journey. Contact me at [email protected].

Kathleen Cashman-Walter
www.linkedin.com/in/kathleencashman
ICF NJ Director of Membership 2021-22

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