there is still a tendency to fund higher executive coaching packages rather than focus on building the system bench strength. I think that the demand for options for the Mgr/ new Dir level will change and that group/ cohort/ system based coaching will need to immerge.

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?

the future of coaching will call us back to deep, soulful human connection — the only force that truly moves us as social beings. We’re drifting away, chasing things, titles, and status symbols, becoming emptier inside, and as we lose connection with ourselves, we also lose depth in how we treat others. In business, this shows up as serious talent, retention, and engagement challenges. Coaching must restore dignity, ethics, and authentic human warmth everywhere.

coaching is useful to support and help coachee to meet their desired goals. Coaching should be seen as an essential component for professional development and training. Hope to leverage more on more Gen AI to develop more customise coaching for coachee.

lawsuits across the United States against Life Coaches like that one in Utah could push the industry toward regulation. It feels like coaches working in areas close to healthcare (like ADHD or wellness coaching) might end up needing licenses, like therapists