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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.

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The Future of Coaching in Organizations

October 2025

Envision a future where coaching is integrated into both the culture and structure of organizations. How might coaching transform organizational potential?

I am noticing that

The impact of coaching in organizations is greater than what coaches do and what employees receive. It is systematically creating shared ownership and resilience for its people to thrive and sustain productivity in a constantly disruptive world. Coaching is shifting from a skill and behaviour to a habit of thinking.

Pooja KhandelwalCanada
I am curious about

– “The dawn is reserved for those who wake up with determination and seize opportunity.”*
– *”Each new daybreak presents a fresh page in the narrative of your existence.”

Pakistan
I am noticing that

I am noticing more AI coaches and tools mix coaching with advising or consulting. Many coaches already bring expertise from second careers. Maybe the future is a hybrid coach—someone who mentors, trains, and inspires.

Ivy L.United States
I wonder if

Coaching helps people rise above self-doubt, find courage, abundance, and unlock transformation. Why should such power stay confined to executives or organizations?

I imagine a world where coaching flows into everyday conversations—at homes, in schools, and in communities. Picture a mother asking her child, “What strengths will you use today?” instead of, “Why didn’t you do better?” That simple question shifts the focus from judgment to reflection, and reflection become the spark of empowerment

Garima SalujaIndia
I am curious about

I am curious about how coaching, empowered by emerging technologies, can foster a new digital democracy — one that respects minorities, enables more direct participation, and supports more distributed decision-making.

Akihiko MoritaJapan

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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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