ICF to Conduct Groundbreaking Coaching Research Study

LEXINGTON, Ky., June 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The organization that determined professional coaching produces at least $1.5 billion (USD) in worldwide revenue is now conducting its first follow-up research on the state of the coaching profession and industry trends since its groundbreaking ICF Global Coaching Study nearly five years ago.

The International Coach Federation (ICF) has commissioned independent research firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to conduct the 2011 ICF Global Coaching Study, a comparison study to its landmark ICF Global Coaching Study that provided a global perspective on the coaching profession for the first time.

Conducted in 2006, also by PwC, the first ICF Global Coaching Study determined there were no fewer than 30,000 professional coaches worldwide and that the profession generated at least $1.5 billion in revenue, while also providing statistics on what coaches earn, the fees coaches charge, coach demographics, leading coaching specialties, and much more for key regions and countries around the world.

"The ICF has taken an important role as a leader in coaching research and the 2011 Global Coaching Study will provide coaches, coaching clients, and the public with an opportunity to learn more about the profession and what has changed over the last five years," said ICF President and Professional Certified Coach Ed Modell. "We aim to track key trends that have emerged during the global recession and to bring the global landscape of coaching in 2011 into clear focus. We know the study will provide useful data and answer many questions about our growing industry."

The first ICF Global Coaching Study surveyed 5,415 respondents from 73 countries, including both ICF members and non-members. The ICF would like to collect input from even more coaches in the 2011 study. To gain this global perspective, the online survey will be available in nine languages -- English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Spanish. The English version is now available at http://www.coachingstudy2011.com.

In addition to being offered in multiple languages, the study's online survey has also been developed for mobile technology, allowing coaches to conveniently complete the survey on popular smartphones and tablet computers.

To learn more about the 2011 ICF Global Coaching Study, contact the ICF at [email protected].

ICF defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. Coaching is a distinct service and differs greatly from therapy, consulting, mentoring, or training. Individuals who engage in a coaching relationship can expect to experience fresh perspectives on personal challenges and opportunities, enhanced thinking and decision-making skills, enhanced interpersonal effectiveness, and increased confidence in carrying out their chosen work and life roles.

The International Coach Federation is the leading global organization for coaches, with over 20,000 members in more than 100 countries, dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by setting high ethical standards, providing independent certification, and building a worldwide network of credentialed coaches. The ICF is the only organization that awards a global credential which is currently held by more than 7,200 coaches worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.coachfederation.org.

ICF HEADQUARTERS CONTACTS:

Ross Brown, +1.859.219.3570, [email protected]
Ann Jarvis, +1.859.226.4428, [email protected]
Kristin Kelly, +1.859.219.3614, [email protected]
Amy Richardson, +1.859.219.3550, [email protected]  

This press release was issued through eReleases(R).  For more information, visit eReleases Press Release Distribution at http://www.ereleases.com.

SOURCE International Coach Federation

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