A Code of Ethics is considered by many to be a standard component of any professional industry. Because the coaching industry is uncontrolled, some coaches subscribe to a Code of Ethics through a professional organization within the industry. Others have simply not even considered creating a code or affiliating through training and membership with an organization that teaches ethics.
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As a coach, a Code of Ethics provides a guideline for how you conduct business. Many coach training programs teach ethics. At the Center for Coaching Certification (CCC) we align with ICF, the International Coaches Federation.<\/p>\n
Ideally each coach publishes the Code of Ethics on their website and incorporates ethics in a written agreement for coaching services. When a trained, professional coach has an initial conversation with a client, the Code of Ethics is incorporated and the client is provided access to a copy.<\/p>\n
As a client, ask coaches you interview about their coaching-specific training and Code of Ethics. Be sure you have access to a full copy, and that you are comfortable that the coach does abide by the ethics.
\nA Code of Ethics provides a common understanding of the parameters in a coaching relationship and is foundational to developing trust.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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