… people are becoming more aware of the need for courageous conversations. Many now seek coaching not just for goals but to navigate difficult discussions—at work, in relationships, and in personal growth. Avoidance is being replaced with a desire for clarity, assertiveness, and emotional intelligence. My hunch is that the future of coaching is equipping people to embrace tough conversations with confidence, making open dialogue a key driver of growth.

conversations continue with clients about AI’s impact and amongst coaches, to understand how we move from fear of being replaced by AI, to embracing AI as a resource. How does the coaching profession utilize this technology ethically and practically?

… there is a shift in how Organisations are embracing Coaching. There is more focus on coaching being embedded as a Leadership capability and huge impetus to creating more internal coaches towards enabling a transformative culture .

more and more clients want to be told what could be best, mentored towards making decisions and supported as they proceed with major changes. Generational gaps in competencies are real and the current framework will have to evolve as lines are being blurred between coaching, mentorship and consulting. I feel that we’ll soon have to get away from labelling and open the door to agile holistic coaching. Thank you!

with people working later in life retirement coaching could be huge. Coaches could help clients design new paths like starting a business or volunteering. Tools like VR might even let them test these lives first.