Across the coaching industry, there is an increasing emphasis on being evidence-based.
And it matters. A lot.

In this solo episode of PRIME SPACE, host Elias Scultori, MCC explores why evidence-based coaching is a vital foundation for the credibility and sustainability of our profession.

From there, the conversation opens into what evidence makes possible—how strong research and standards create the conditions for innovation, adaptability, and deeper presence in real coaching conversations.

This episode is an invitation to honor the science, respect the standards, and use them as a springboard for continued growth.

You’ll hear reflections on the pioneers of coaching, the responsibility we carry today, and why you, in every coaching conversation, contribute to shaping the future of our profession.

Episode Highlights & Timestamps
00:13 – Why “evidence-based” matters more than ever in coaching
02:15 – Coaching pioneers: building the airplane while flying it
03:57 – Why waiting for evidence would have killed innovation
05:55 – The sustainability of coaching depends on research and rigor
09:33 – When evidence alone makes us obsolete
12:48 – Coaches as creators of the next wave of evidence

Memorable Quotes
“Evidence-based is not the finish line. It’s the starting point.”
“If the pioneers had waited for evidence, coaching would never have existed.”
“Innovation is at the core of the coaching mindset.”
“It’s not the ICF staff that sets our standards—it’s you, in every coaching conversation.”