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COACHING
   - CODE of CONDUCT    (based on ICF & IIC pronouncements)

 

Standards of Professional & Ethical Conduct

Professional Conduct At Large 

As a coach, 

 1)
I will conduct myself in a manner that reflects positively upon the 
coaching profession and I will refrain from engaging in conduct or 
making statements that may negatively impact the public's 

understanding or acceptance of coaching as a profession. 

 2)
I will not knowingly make any public statements that are untrue 
or misleading, or make false claims in any written documents relating 
to the coaching profession. 

 3)
I will respect different approaches to coaching.  I will honor the efforts 
and contributions of others and not misrepresent them as my own. 

 4)
I will be aware of any issues that may potentially lead to the misuse 
of my influence by recognizing the nature of coaching and the way in 
which it may affect the lives of others. 

 5)
I will at all times strive to recognize personal issues that may impair, 
conflict or interfere with my coaching performance or my professional 
relationships.  Whenever the facts and circumstances necessitate, I will 
promptly seek professional assistance and determine the action to be 
taken, including whether it is appropriate to suspend or terminate the 
coaching relationship(s). 


 6)
As a trainer or supervisor of current and potential coaches, I will 
conduct myself in accordance with the Code of Ethics in all training 
and supervisory situations. 

 7)
I will conduct and report research with competence, honesty and 
within recognized scientific standards.  My research will be carried out 
with the necessary approval or consent from those involved, and with 
an approach that will reasonably protect participants from any potential 
harm.   All research efforts will be performed in a manner that complies 
with the laws of the country in which the research is conducted. 


 8)
I will accurately create, maintain, store and dispose of any records of 
work done in relation to the practice of coaching in a way that promotes 
confidentiality and complies with applicable laws.
  


Professional Conduct With Clients,

9) I will set clear, appropriate, and culturally sensitive boundaries 
that govern any physical contact that I may have with my clients. 

10)
I will construct clear agreements with my clients, and will honor 
all agreements made in the context of professional coaching relationships. 


11)
I will ensure that, prior to or at the initial session, my coaching client 
understands the nature of coaching, the bounds of confidentiality, financial 
arrangements and other terms of the coaching agreement. 


12)
I will accurately identify my qualifications, expertise and experience as a coach. 

13)
I will not intentionally mislead or make false claims about what my client 
will receive from the coaching process or from me as their coach. 


14)
I will not give my clients or prospective clients information or advice I know 
or believe to be misleading. 


15)
I will not knowingly exploit any aspect of the coach-client relationship for 
my personal benefit, professional advantage or monetary gain.

 
16)
I will respect the client's right to terminate coaching at any point during the 
coaching process.  I will be alert to indications that the client is no longer benefiting 
from our coaching relationship. 


17)
If I believe the client would be better served by another coach, or by another 
resource, I will encourage the client to make a change.
 

18)
I will suggest that my clients seek the services of other professionals when 
deemed appropriate or necessary. 

19)
I will take all reasonable steps to notify the appropriate authorities in the 
event a client discloses an intention to endanger self or others.



Confidentiality/Privacy,

20)
I will respect the confidentiality of my client's information, except as 
otherwise authorized by my client, or as required by law. 


21)
I will obtain agreement from my clients before releasing their names as 
clients, or references, or any other client identifying information. 


22)
I will obtain agreement from the person being coached before releasing 
information to a third party which may be  compensating me for the coaching 
services provided to that person.


Conflicts of Interest,

23) I will seek to avoid conflicts between my interests and the interests of my clients. 

24)
Whenever any actual conflict of interest or the potential for a conflict of interest 
arises, I will openly disclose it and fully discuss with my client how to deal with it in 
whatever way best serves my client. 

25)
I will disclose to my client all anticipated compensation from third parties that 
I may receive for referrals of that client.

26)
I will only barter for services, goods or other non-monetary remuneration when 
it will not impair the coaching relationship.

 

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