Personality Development paradigms have long broken away from classroom-based pedagogy. Today, while being strictly medium agnostic, a more personalized approach has emerged in personality development programs. This has opened the market, especially in the online segment. The market impact is quite tangible. According to a report by Acumen Research and Consulting, the global Personal Development Market Size accounted for $42.4 Billion in 2022 and is projected to achieve a market size of $73.3 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.8 percent from 2023 to 2032.

The steady growth with a positive trajectory can be attributed to the multiple avenues a personal development program can be imparted today from motivational books to workshops, e-courses, and wellness retreats. However, It comes with a fair share of challenges like ensuring the authenticity of programs, distinguishing genuine resources from fleeting solutions, and navigating the extensive range of available resources. Additionally, finding/tailor-making a personalized program is also a significant challenge.

However, technology plays its part. For instance, VR and AR are often used to create immersive learning experiences that can help people develop new skills and knowledge that are more engaging and effective and find their best version. On the other hand, adopting AI and machine learning to offer personalized growth recommendations helps in tailor-making personalized personality development courses. In this yearly special issue, we delve deeper into the world of personality development programs. Do let us know your thoughts.