Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders Through Learning, Leadership Excellence and Professional Transformation
THE GLOBAL SUCCESS REVIEW | SPECIAL EDITION 2026–27 | GLOBAL BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP
The cover story / editorial introduction
The world of work is changing faster than ever. Artificial intelligence, digital transformation, global competition and evolving workplace expectations are reshaping the skills professionals need to succeed. In this environment, professional training and coaching have become strategic investments rather than optional employee-development activities.
Organisations are increasingly looking for partners that can develop confident leaders, strengthen management capabilities, improve communication, build high-performing teams and prepare employees for the challenges of tomorrow.
The 2026–27 period presents an important opportunity for the professional training and coaching industry. Companies that combine practical learning, personalised coaching, technology-enabled development and measurable business outcomes are particularly worth watching.
In this special edition, The Global Success Review presents ten established and emerging international organisations making a significant contribution to professional training, leadership development and coaching.
Our selection considers global presence, service capabilities, industry reputation, learning innovation and relevance to future workforce requirements. This is an editorial selection, not a formally audited global ranking.
Top 10 Professional Training & Coaching Companies to Watch in 2026–27
1. Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)
Leadership Development | United States
CCL is internationally recognised for its research-driven approach to leadership development. Its programmes, executive coaching and customised organisational solutions help professionals strengthen leadership effectiveness, improve decision-making and develop future-ready teams.
Why watch: Its combination of research, leadership coaching and customised development makes it an important organisation to watch as businesses navigate increasing complexity.
Website: www.ccl.org
CCL
2. Dale Carnegie
Professional Skills & Corporate Training | United States
With a legacy dating back to 1912, Dale Carnegie has built a global reputation in communication, leadership, interpersonal skills, sales effectiveness and professional development. Its training methodology focuses on developing confidence, stronger relationships and practical workplace capabilities.
Why watch: Human-centred communication and relationship-building skills will remain essential even as workplaces adopt more AI-driven technologies.
Website: www.dalecarnegie.com
Dale Carnegie
3. FranklinCovey
Leadership & Organisational Performance | United States
FranklinCovey helps organisations develop effective leaders, build high-trust workplace cultures and improve execution. Its globally recognised development frameworks, learning resources, consulting and coaching solutions support professionals at different stages of their careers.
Why watch: Its scalable learning ecosystem and focus on translating leadership principles into everyday business performance position it strongly for the coming years.
Website: www.franklincovey.com
FranklinCovey
4. Blanchard
Leadership Training & Executive Development | United States
Blanchard is a recognised name in leadership development, management training and organisational consulting. Its SLII leadership framework helps managers understand individual development needs and adapt their leadership approach accordingly.
Why watch: Its continued investment in flexible learning, leadership development and technology-enabled reinforcement makes it relevant to organisations seeking long-term behavioural change.
Website: www.blanchard.com
BLANCHARD
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5. BTS
Experiential Learning & Business Transformation | Sweden
BTS works with organisations to turn business strategy into action through leadership development, business simulations, executive coaching and experiential learning. Its approach allows professionals to practise business decisions in realistic environments.
Why watch: Its practical learning model and focus on AI, innovation, strategy execution and leadership capability make it an interesting organisation for 2026–27.
Website: www.bts.com
Strategy made personal
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6. Korn Ferry
Executive Coaching & Talent Development | United States
Korn Ferry is a global organisational consulting and talent advisory firm offering leadership development, executive assessment, coaching and succession planning. Its solutions help organisations identify leadership potential and build stronger talent pipelines.
Why watch: As companies focus on leadership succession, talent retention and organisational transformation, integrated talent and coaching services will become increasingly valuable.
Website: www.kornferry.com
7. BetterUp
Digital Coaching & Human Development | United States
BetterUp is transforming professional coaching through a technology-enabled platform combining human coaching, behavioural science and AI-supported development. Its services support leadership effectiveness, employee growth, resilience and workplace performance.
Why watch: Its human-plus-AI coaching model reflects the growing demand for accessible, personalised professional development across large workforces.
Website: www.betterup.com
BetterUp
8. Erickson Coaching International
Professional Coach Education & Certification | Canada / Global
Erickson Coaching International is known for its professional coach education programmes and solution-focused coaching methodology. It provides training for aspiring coaches, experienced professionals and organisations interested in developing coaching capabilities.
Why watch: Growing interest in professional coaching qualifications and coaching-led workplace cultures creates opportunities for specialised coach education providers.
Website: www.erickson.edu
Erickson Coaching International
9. Academy of Executive Coaching (AoEC)
Executive Coach Training & Certification | United Kingdom
AoEC specialises in executive and team coaching education, organisational coaching and professional development. Its programmes serve managers, HR professionals, aspiring executive coaches and experienced leadership practitioners. It also offers internationally accredited coach training through recognised professional bodies.
Why watch: Organisations are increasingly interested in developing internal coaching capabilities rather than relying exclusively on external training providers.
Website: www.aoec.com
AoEC
10. Abilitie
Experiential Leadership & Business Skills Training | United States
Abilitie develops leadership programmes using business simulations, collaborative learning and practical management challenges. Its programmes help emerging leaders and senior executives improve business acumen, financial understanding and cross-functional decision-making.
Why watch: Its practice-oriented approach, combined with AI-enabled learning insights, is relevant to organisations seeking more engaging and measurable leadership development.
Website: www.abilitie.com
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