Editorial Standards

How we research articles

Every article starts with a question a working coach would ask. Writers consult primary sources first: research papers, official documentation from credentialing bodies, company filings and interviews with practitioners. Claims that depend on data are linked to their source.

Use of AI-assisted drafting

Some of our articles are drafted with the help of AI tools. No article is published without human editorial review. An editor checks every draft for accuracy, fairness and clarity, verifies factual claims and sources, and is accountable for the final text. AI tools are never used to invent quotes, sources, data or expert credentials.

Fact-checking

Editors verify names, figures, dates and quotations against the original source before publication. Where a claim cannot be verified, it is removed or clearly attributed.

How we cite sources

We link directly to original sources wherever possible and list them in a numbered Sources section at the end of each article.

Corrections

When we get something wrong, we fix it promptly and transparently. Significant corrections are noted at the end of the article with the date of the change.

To report an error, email corrections@thecoachingworld.com [EDIT confirm address].

Independence from advertisers

Advertisers and commercial partners have no influence over our editorial coverage, rankings or reviews. Commercial content is always labeled. See our advertising disclosure.

Conflicts of interest

Writers disclose any relationship with companies or people they cover. [EDIT] Add your conflict-of-interest policy specifics.