The article examines diversity in the global coaching community, focusing on race, gender, and sexual orientation. The research includes a global survey of coaches (N=1380) and presents differences in income, preferences for digital coaching, and future trends in coaching. Key Points:
- Income differences: Geographic region is a significant factor in income, but race and gender are not significant factors.
- Preferences for digital coaching: Female coaches and coaches of color were more likely to use digital coaching before COVID-19.
- Future trends in coaching: Female coaches and coaches of color believe regular supervision is essential for professional coaches.
Conclusions and Recommendations:
- Expand training for coaches of color through scholarships.
- Recognize the flexibility of coaching as a fair-pay career for women.
Research quote “Passmore, Jonathan, Qi Liu, David Tee, and Sophia Tewald. “Diversity in the global coaching community: Exploring race, inclusion and belonging.” International Coaching Psychology Review 18, no. 2 (2023): 73-89. doi:10.53841/bpsicpr.2023.18.1.73.“