The Future of Life Coaching: What’s Going to Happen in 2026?

Let’s talk about the future of life coaching in 2026! Is there a bright future for this industry, and is there room for you to be a coach?Welcome back to this special episode of the Coach Pony Get Paid to Coach podcast where we cut through the noise and show you how to launch your coaching business fast.Listen to Christie from Coach Pony and Bobbi Palmer (founder of Date Like a Grownup) talk about the future of the coaching industry. To structure this conversation, they’re going to dig into the 2025 ICF Global Coaching Study to see some hard numbers about the coaching industry worldwide and then share their own insights based on their experience in the coaching industry.And, if you’ve missed the Get Paid to Coach podcast, get ready for the launch of our next season, LIVE on YouTube starting in January! Watch Christie and Bobbi on YouTube Live discussing the latest news, ideas, and topics from the coaching industry, and answering your questions live too! (And, episodes will also be available on your favorite podcast player as a recording if you aren’t able to join live.)Subscribe to the Coach Pony YouTube channel so you’ll see the latest videos from Christie!Listen to the full episode to hear about:The numbers from the latest ICF Global Coaching StudyWhat we found surprising in the report, and what we had questions aboutHow the coaching industry has evolved and become more mainstreamPredictions for the future of the coaching industry in 2026, and what we think is changing (and what is staying the same!)What you should focus on next year, and what you should STOP doing as a newer coachTo learn more about Bobbi Palmer:Date Like a Grownup BlogTo learn more about Christie Mims:Coach PonyBuild a Real BusinessConnect with Christie on LinkedinResources: 2025 ICF Global Coaching Study10X is Easier Than 2X by Dan SullivanDeath on the Nile by Agatha ChristieCoach Pony YouTube channel