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Shaping the Future of Coaching, Together

Welcome to the Center for the Future of Coaching at the ICF Thought Leadership Institute—your futurist resource for navigating the next era of coaching.

Co-Creating Insights for the Future of Coaching

April 2025

Discover the ICF Thought Leadership Institute’s method for futures research and how our global community plays a vital role in this approach.

I am noticing that

Coaching is becoming an integral part of an organization Talent Development agenda. Not only critical and high performing talent but even a low performing employee in an organization can get greatly benefitted through coaching intervention in achieving their desired goals.

SARVESHIndia
I have a feeling that

the philosophy and practice of coaching—shifting from individual-centered growth to a broader, planet-centered purpose—will evolve toward co-creating a better ecosystem through collaboration between human and AI coaches.

Akihiko MoritaJapan
I have a feeling that

Organization will use coaching for mental wellbeing

MalehaKuwait
I have a feeling that

the long-term impacts of COVID-19 are reshaping coaching. Youth face heightened loneliness, device addiction, and mental health struggles. Lockdowns deepened disconnection, driving reliance on screens while reducing authentic connections. Coaching must foster resilience, self-awareness, and real-world engagement. By blending innovative, tech-driven approaches with a focus on community and belonging, we can help youth break cycles of dependency and thrive in an uncertain world.

Bryan GrissoUnited States
I have a feeling that

applied neuroscience & tech will create exciting new futures for Coaching. Eg. Brain-computer interfaces (like Neuralink or its successors) will allow real-time emotional & cognitive state tracking. Coaches may tap directly into clients’ neurological patterns -tracking stress, clarity, resistance – and guide transformation via neural synchronization.
What do we need to consider as we step into this future?
What ethical safeguards must evolve?
What are the boundaries of predictive coaching?

Shweta Handa GuptaIndia

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Ecosystem-centered Coaching: Futures Thinking for Real-World Impact

In this 4-part series, discover how futures thinking can empower you to navigate the evolving role of coaching within interconnected ecosystems. Through our four-phase framework—Observe, Envision, Anticipate, Act— you will learn how to prepare for the future of ecosystem-centered practices, integrate AI and new technologies, and embrace ethical, holistic approaches that create real-world impact for you, your clients, and your communities.

Apply the futures thinking loop to coaching

Futures Thinking fosters a mindset that embraces change, encourages innovation, and empowers action toward desired futures.

Apply the futures thinking loop to coaching

Futures Thinking fosters a mindset that embraces change, encourages innovation, and empowers action toward desired futures.

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