Ethics
Posted on August 20, 2015 by Michael Hochberg, One of Thousands of Relationship Coaches on Noomii.
You must establish a trusting relationship with the client
Ethics
You must establish a trusting relationship with the client
Coaching: Coaching is partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their PERSONAL and professional potential
A professional coaching relationship: A professional coaching relationship exists when coaching includes a business agreement or contract that defines the responsibilities of each party.
An ICF Professional Coach: An ICF Professional Coach also agrees to practice the ICF Professional Core Competencies and pledges ACCOUNTABILITY to the ICF Code of Ethics.
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 therefore jointly referred to as the client. For purposes of identification, however, the International Coach Federation defines these roles as follows:
Client: The “client” is the PERSON 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 contracts or agreements should clearly establish the rights, roles, and responsibilities for both the client and sponsor if they are not the same PERSONS.
Make sure there is a good contract in the beginning
The client must be clear on what to expect
You can put certified professional coach after your name after graduation
You can not make outrageous claims
Don’t make promises or guarantees
There is no extra money on the side (or bribes)
Boundaries are important in an organisation you must sense when things are becoming uncomfortable
A friendly chat is not coaching
Know when the coaching has come to an end
Boundaries are really important
Ask if you can use the clients name with a testimonial
You can say – you can experience changes that none of us can predict
You must be completely objective and unbiased as a coach
