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ICF-Code-of-Practice.pdf, Lecture notes of Ethics

School of Advanced Study, University of LondonEthics

ICF Coach: An ICF coach agrees to practice the ICF Core Competencies and pledges accountability to the ICF Code of Ethics. • Professional Coaching Relationship: ...

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Co de of Ethics In te rn at io na l Co ac hi ng F ed er at io n
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ICF i s c om mi tte d to ma intai ning an d p ro motin g exc el len ce in c oac hi ng. T heref ore, IC F
expec ts al l m em be rs an d c re denti aled coach es (c oache s, coac h m entor s, coac hing
super visor s, co ach t ra iners or s tuden ts), to ad he re to the eleme nts and prin ciple s of et hic al
condu ct: t o be compete nt an d int egrat e ICF C ore C om pet encie s effec tivel y in th eir w ork .
In li ne wi th th e ICF core v alues and ICF d ef ini ti on of coac hing, the Co de of Ethi cs is
des ig ned t o pro vide appro pr iat e guide lines , acc ou nta bi lity and e nforc eable s tanda rds o f
condu ct fo r all ICF Me mbe rs an d ICF C reden tial- ho lders , who comm it to a bidin g by th e
follo win g ICF C ode o f Ethic s:
Part One: Def in it io ns
Coa ch ing: Coach in g is par tn eri ng with clie nts i n a t ho ught- provo king and c re ative
proce ss th at in sp ire s the m to ma ximiz e the ir pe rs onal and p rof es siona l pot en tia l.
ICF C oac h: A n I CF co ac h agr ees t o pra ct ice t he IC F Cor e Com pe tenci es an d
pledg es ac count ab ili ty to t he IC F Cod e of Et hic s.
Profe ssion al Co ac hin g Relat ionsh ip: A p rof es sio na l c oaching rela tions hi p e xists
whe n coach ing i nc lud es an a greem ent ( inclu ding co ntr ac ts) t hat d ef ine s the
respo nsibi lit ie s of each pa rt y.
Roles in t he Co achin g Relat ionsh ip : I n ord er to c larif y rol es in t he coachin g
relat ionsh ip it is o ften ne cessa ry to dist ingui sh be tw een t he cl ient an d t he spon sor.
In mo st ca ses, the c lient a nd sp onsor are th e s am e per son a nd ar e the re fore joint ly
refer red t o as th e c li ent . For p urpos es of i den ti fic at ion, ho wev er, t he IC F defin es
the se ro le s as fo llo ws :
Clien t: Th e “ Cl ie nt/ Co achee ” is the p erson (s ) bei ng co ac hed .
Spons or: T he “s po nso r” is t he en tity (incl ud ing its re prese ntati ves) pa yin g for a nd/or
arran ging for c oachi ng serv ice s to be pr ov ided. I n a ll ca se s, co achin g engag ement
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Code of Ethics International Coaching Federation https://coachfederation.org/code-of-ethics ICF is committed to maintaining and promoting excellence in coaching. Therefore, ICF expects all members and credentialed coaches (coaches, coach mentors, coaching supervisors, coach trainers or students), to adhere to the elements and principles of ethical conduct: to be competent and integrate ICF Core Competencies effectively in their work. In line with the ICF core values and ICF definition of coaching, the Code of Ethics is designed to provide appropriate guidelines, accountability and enforceable standards of conduct for all ICF Members and ICF Credential-holders, who commit to abiding by the following ICF Code of Ethics: Part One: Definitions  Coaching: Coaching is partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.  ICF Coach: An ICF coach agrees to practice the ICF Core Competencies and pledges accountability to the ICF Code of Ethics.  Professional Coaching Relationship: A professional coaching relationship exists when coaching includes an agreement (including contracts) that defines the responsibilities of each party.  Roles in the Coaching Relationship: In order to clarify roles in the coaching relationship it is often necessary to distinguish between the client and the sponsor. In most cases, the client and sponsor are the same person and are therefore jointly referred to as the client. For purposes of identification, however, the ICF defines these roles as follows:  Client: The “Client/Coachee” is the person(s) being coached.  Sponsor: The “sponsor” is the entity (including its representatives) paying for and/or arranging for coaching services to be provided. In all cases, coaching engagement

agreements should clearly establish the rights, roles and responsibilities for both the client and sponsor if the client and sponsor are different people.  Student: The “student” is someone enrolled in a coach training program or working with a coaching supervisor or coach mentor in order to learn the coaching process or enhance and develop their coaching skills. Conflict of Interest: A situation in which a coach has a private or personal interest sufficient to appear to influence the objective of his or her official duties as a coach and a professional. Part Two: The ICF Standards of Ethical Conduct Section 1: Professional Conduct at Large As a coach, I:

  1. Conduct myself in accordance with the ICF Code of Ethics in all interactions, including coach training, coach mentoring and coach supervisory activities.
  2. Commit to take the appropriate action with the coach, trainer, or coach mentor and/or will contact ICF to address any ethics violation or possible breach as soon as I become aware, whether it involves me or others.
  3. Communicate and create awareness in others, including organizations, employees, sponsors, coaches and others, who might need to be informed of the responsibilities established by this Code.
  4. Refrain from unlawful discrimination in occupational activities, including age, race, gender orientation, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin or disability.
  5. Make verbal and written statements that are true and accurate about what I offer as a coach, the coaching profession or ICF.
  6. Accurately identify my coaching qualifications, expertise, experience, training, certifications and ICF Credentials.
  7. Recognize and honor the efforts and contributions of others and only claim ownership of my own material. I understand that violating this standard may leave me subject to legal remedy by a third party.
  8. Strive at all times to recognize my personal issues that may impair, conflict with or interfere with my coaching performance or my professional coaching relationships. I will promptly seek the relevant professional assistance and determine the action to be taken, including whether it is appropriate to suspend or terminate my coaching relationship(s) whenever the facts and circumstances necessitate.
  9. Recognize that the Code of Ethics applies to my relationship with coaching clients, coachees, students, mentees and supervisees.
  10. Conduct and report research with competence, honesty and within recognized scientific standards and applicable subject guidelines. My research will be carried out with the

appropriate action to address the issue or cancel the engagement in order to provide a safe environment overall.

  1. Respect the client’s right to terminate the coaching relationship at any point during the process, subject to the provisions of the agreement. I shall remain alert to indications that there is a shift in the value received from the coaching relationship.
  2. Encourage the client or sponsor to make a change if I believe the client or sponsor would be better served by another coach or by another resource and suggest my client seek the services of other professionals when deemed necessary or appropriate. Section 4: Confidentiality/Privacy As a coach, I:
  3. Maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality with all client and sponsor information unless release is required by law.
  4. Have a clear agreement about how coaching information will be exchanged among coach, client and sponsor.
  5. Have a clear agreement when acting as a coach, coach mentor, coaching supervisor or trainer, with both client and sponsor, student, mentee, or supervisee about the conditions under which confidentiality may not be maintained (e.g., illegal activity, pursuant to valid court order or subpoena; imminent or likely risk of danger to self or to others; etc) and make sure both client and sponsor, student, mentee, or supervisee voluntarily and knowingly agree in writing to that limit of confidentiality. Where I reasonably believe that because one of the above circumstances is applicable, I may need to inform appropriate authorities.
  6. Require all those who work with me in support of my clients to adhere to the ICF Code of Ethics, Number 26, Section 4, Confidentiality and Privacy Standards, and any other sections of the Code of Ethics that might be applicable. Section 5: Continuing Development As a coach, I:
  7. Commit to the need for continued and ongoing development of my professional skills. Part Three: The ICF Pledge of Ethics As an ICF coach, I acknowledge and agree to honor my ethical and legal obligations to my coaching clients and sponsors, colleagues, and to the public at large. I pledge to comply with the ICF Code of Ethics and to practice these standards with those whom I coach, teach, mentor or supervise. If I breach this Pledge of Ethics or any part of the ICF Code of Ethics, I agree that the ICF in its sole discretion may hold me accountable for so doing. I further agree that my accountability to the ICF for any breach may include sanctions, such as loss of my ICF Membership and/or my ICF Credentials.

For more information on the Ethical Conduct Review Process including links to file a complaint, please visit https://coachfederation.org/code-of-ethics Adopted by the ICF Global Board of Directors June 2015.