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About ICF’s Ethics Community of Practice

Posted on May 19, 2022 by Cathy Liska

The International Coaching Federation, ICF, Ethics Community of Practice (CP) is a virtual group of coaches who share best practices, emerging trends, tools, and tips in the area of coaching ethics. The Ethics Community of Practice delivers professional development opportunities … Read more

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Communities of Practice at ICF

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Cathy Liska

The International Coaching Federation provides an amazing, albeit often unknown, resource for members, the Communities of Practice. Learn more at https://learning.coachingfederation.org/professional-development/CommunityofPracticeOverview Currently the Communities of Practice include: Career Coaching – focuses on assisting clients with career/job direction, work/life balance, job … Read more

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Ethics and Competencies work Hand-in-hand

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Cathy Liska

The Code of Ethics and the Core Competencies from the International Coaching Federation, ICF, work hand-in-hand. If you want to demonstrate coaching competencies it requires being ethical. If you are ethical, you are applying the coaching competencies. For example, the … Read more

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The Ethics of Diversity

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Cathy Liska

The International Coaching Federation published a statement of diversity, inclusion, belonging, and justice at https://coachfederation.org/about: “ICF Members and Credential-holders live and work in more than 140 countries and territories. ICF is a vibrant global community committed to the shared vision … Read more

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Coaching Competency 2 Speaks to Diversity

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Cathy Liska

Competency 2 is Embodies a Coaching Mindset. The definition for this competency is, “develops and maintains a mindset that is open, curious, flexible, and client centered.” This in and of itself speaks to the humility we want for diversity. When … Read more

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More Coaching Ethics that Speak to Diversity

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Cathy Liska

Continuing with how Ethics speak to diversity, ICF Code of Ethics number 25 states to avoid discrimination by maintaining fairness and equality in all activities and operations, while respecting local rules and cultural practices. This includes and is not limited … Read more

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Coaching Ethics Speak to Diversity

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Cathy Liska

Consider how specific points from the Code of Ethics speak to diversity. The ICF Code of Ethics number 11 says: “am aware of and actively manage any power or status difference between the client and me that may be caused … Read more

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ICF Statement, Ethics, Competencies, and Markers for Diversity

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Cathy Liska

Welcome to this blog series that will explore how the ICF Code of Ethics, the ICF Core Competencies, and ICF’s PCC markers speak to diversity. In the series, we will look at the specific points, the meaning, and how they … Read more

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The Impact of a Coach Telling

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Cathy Liska

In the previous blog a scenario used in the coach training class on ethics was provided where the coach gave the client the answer. In this blog, the possible outcomes are explored. If the coach gives the answer and the … Read more

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Who Takes Notes?

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Cathy Liska

A common question in coach training is: During a coaching session, who takes the notes? The coach? The client? No one? Both? The answers to this include all these options. Some say no notes – this protects confidentiality and means … Read more

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