Coach Pony The Future of Life Coaching: What’s Going to Happen in 2026?
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Dec 4, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, dating coach Bobbi Palmer, founder of Date Like a Grownup, dives into the promising future of life coaching by 2026. She and host Christie Mims explore insights from the 2025 ICF Global Coaching Study, revealing a booming industry with a $5.34 billion revenue. They share surprising findings about active clients and the mainstream acceptance of coaching. Bobbi emphasizes the importance of authenticity over AI reliance, while Christie advises reading fiction for relaxation. Exciting times ahead for aspiring coaches!
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Coaching Industry Is Growing And Lucrative
- The coaching profession contributed an estimated $5.34B in annual revenue and grew 17% over 2023.
- Coaches report high client activity and rising optimism about revenue for 2026.
Averages Mask Regional And Individual Gaps
- Coaches averaged about $234 per one-hour session and near $50k annual revenue globally.
- These averages mask big geographic and individual variation in earnings and workload.
Stop Charging Only By The Hour
- Don't charge only by the hour; package services to reflect value beyond session time.
- Use internal hourly rates for planning but sell results and access instead.
