Technological innovation, workplace transformation, and ecological change call for universal action. Coaching can answer that call. Inspired by the Shaping the Future of Coaching Convening, the Future of Coaching Collection explores evolving trends within the coaching discipline, including coaching supervision, team and niche coaching, the roles of technology and artificial intelligence, social return on investment and measuring impact, and neuroscience insights.
Insights
Transdisciplinary collaboration bridges the gap between coaching practice and research
Coaching outcomes are nuanced and difficult to measure
Brain activity confirms the benefits of positive coaching experiences
Racial and cultural barriers impact the coaching profession
Coaching practices can address climate change
Enhancing clients’ self-awareness is a catalyst for change and growth
Michael Cavanagh explores opportunities for coaching measurement, competencies, and frameworks
Coaches can help clients overcome microaggressions in the workplace
Ellen Van Oosten reframes ways to measure coaching effectiveness through workplace outcomes
Culturally competent coaching meets clients in their context: Christian van Nieuwerburgh
How coaches can overcome self-doubt leading to “imposter syndrome”
How coaches can act as agents for systemic change
Melvin Smith connects coaching mechanisms to long-term change
Diversifying coaching outcomes leads to long-term success
Coaching approaches can address inequality
The future of coaching goes beyond Western lenses
Outside perspectives inform coaching practice
Coaching for women offers opportunities for growth
Understanding the role of trauma in the client’s journey
The coach-client relationship has mutual impact
Addressing biases helps coaches connect with clients
Coaching women in the workplace lifts barriers and reduces burnout
Updated competency models improve coaching’s effectiveness
“Critical Moments” research informs the coaching practice
Multimedia
Shaping the Future of Coaching: Internal Mechanisms
Shaping the Future of Coaching: Coaching Outcomes
Shaping the Future of Coaching: Client Diversity
ICF Research Portal
The ICF Research Portal is an online resource for researchers and academics to see streams of research on coaching. The portal contains entries for more than 4,000 articles, case studies and reports about coaching and related topics. The interface includes a stream view that allows users to view references and citations both backward and forward in time.