Cathy Liska 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 member of the ICF and accountable to the Code of Ethics. 
Possible Responses:
- The coach declines the tickets.
- The coach accepts the tickets.
- The coach says they will take the tickets if they can pay for them.
- The coach barters a free coaching session in exchange for the tickets.
- The coach explains accepting the tickets could be perceived as a conflict of interest and invites the client to discuss implications and set boundaries.
- The coach explains they have a policy of not accepting gifts over a pre-determined amount.
- What else?
Refer to the ICF Code of Ethics:
15)Â Disclose to my client and the sponsor(s) all anticipated compensation from third parties that I may receive for referrals of clients or pay to receive clients.
16)Â Honor an equitable coach/client relationship, regardless of the form of compensation.
AND https://coachfederation.org/ethics-faqs
Q: I received a surprise gift of baseball tickets from my realtor after I referred my client to her. Must I tell my client I received these tickets?
A: If the gift was not anticipated and happens after the referral is made, no disclosure is necessary.
How do you recommend it be handled?
