The International Coach Federation (ICF) has established a coaching code of ethics for coaches to adhere to when it comes to treating their clients. The code of ethics being, a guideline of how coaches behave that coincide with ICF’s values such as integrity, collaboration, and respect.
ICF Members are committed to:
- Ethical behavior as the foundation of the coaching profession.
- Continued learning in the field of coaching as required.
- Search for continued self-awareness, self-monitoring, and self-improvement.
- Acting and being an ethical individual in all professional interactions.
- Full accountability for the responsibility undertaken as an ICF Member and coach.
- Complete engagement with and commitment to the coaching profession, setting an example both to the profession overall and to the community.
- Uphold the highest standards in a manner that reflects positively on the coaching profession.
- Be fully present in every interaction in which we engage.
- Recognize and abide by the applicable laws and regulations of each country, municipality, and local governing body.
- Provide a safe space for trainers, service providers, coaches, and coaches-in-training to learn excel ethically and strive to become professional coaches of the highest caliber.
- Embrace diversity and inclusion, and value the richness of our global stakeholders.
For more information regarding the ICF code of ethics, visit the ICF directly, by clicking the link below, https://coachfederation.org/code-of-ethics-overview
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