Coaching News (printable version)

1. Market Overview
Written by Katherine Tulpa, Chair AC and Director/Founder of Urban Coaching™
 
 A rising industry, Coaching in the United Kingdom continues to be popular and the outlook is that it will continue to grow at a rapid pace. With Executive Coaching being one of the top five growth sectors in the US, many industry experts believe the UK will soon follow. Estimates are that there are  5,000 Coaches in the UK, increasing to over 50,000 by 2008.
 
Over time, the sophistication of coaching will increase significantly in order to meet the demands of the marketplace. Currently Coaching in the UK is not regulated, yet there are independent professional bodies such as the Association for Coaching that have been set up to promote best practice and raise the awareness and standards of the industry.  

The role of the Coach — both in and out of workplace — continues to evolve. As companies recognise the need for enhanced leadership, increased staff productivity and wellbeing programmes to help deal with the issues of stress, many are turning to Coaching solutions. Also, “the Manager as a Coach” is another trend which is proving to have staying power.

As we enter the age of individualism, especially with the younger population or Generation y, Coaching as an empowering system, supports these emerging needs. Spirituality is also on the rise for Generation x, as many have now fulfilled their material goals and are turning to personal coaching to help them find inner meaning, balance or making a greater contribution to society. (Sept 2003)

2. Recent Coaching Articles

Too Much Choice – How to Select a Professional Coach (Aug 03) http://www.associationforcoaching.com/news/M20815.htm

Professional Coaching Bodies come together for a stronger Voice in Scotland (July 03)
http://www.associationforcoaching.com/news/M20715.htm
 
Safety First – First UK based Professional Code of Ethics & Complaints Procedure for Coaches (April 03)
http://www.associationforcoaching.com/news/M20429.htm
 
Professional Body Emerges in the UK– at Last  (Aug 02)
http://www.associationforcoaching.com/news/M20810.htm

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