Many perceive themselves good listeners. At the same time, upon observing themselves and reflecting, many also realize their listening leaves something to be desired. This …
How do I listen?
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Religious Beliefs versus Sexual Orientation: What do you think? Ethical Challenges Series
A coach and client have been working together for six months with a focus on the client’s business. The client wants to discuss a challenge …
Conflict of Interest: What do you think? Ethical Challenges Series
A coach has a client who owns their own hair salon. The coach’s friend decides to start their own business – a hair salon – …
Record Keeping: What do you think? Ethical Challenges Series
A coach keeps notes on paper and stores them in a locked file cabinet. The coach’s house is broken into, the file cabinet is busted …
Confidentiality What do you think? Ethical Challenges Series
A coaching client’s manager wants a full report on what is discussed during coaching sessions. They threaten to stop paying for the coaching unless they …
A Gift: What do you think? Ethical Challenges Series
A coaching client offers their box seat tickets to a big game to the coach. The coach has completed their coach training and is a …
An Invitation: What do you think? Ethical Challenges Series
A coaching client invites the coach to their wedding. The coach has completed their coach training and is a member of the ICF and accountable …
Ethical Challenge: Benefitting from the Relationship What do you think? Ethical Challenges Series
A coach also works as a trainer teaching communication skills. The coaching client hires trainers for programs inside their company. The coach has completed their …
Ethical Challenge: An Accusation What do you think? Ethical Challenges Series
A coach goes to their clients. The coach is coaching the client in their office and the client closes the door. The client accuses the …
About Assessment Coaching and Assessment Certification
According to the International Coach Federation, ICF, coaching is, “a strategic partnership in which the coach empowers the client to clarify goals, create action plans, …