In December of 2019, the International Coaching Federation published the new Code of Ethics that then went into effect January 1, 2020. What are the …
ICF’s New Code of Ethics
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The Importance of Letters: Why a Coaching Certification Matters
By Diana Fritts Obtaining a certification is valuable in any profession, and coaching is no different. In such a rapidly growing industry, showing your commitment …
How do I determine if I will be a good coach?
When people ask this question, my reaction is often that if you care enough to ask the question you care enough to learn how to …
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 …