The ICF developed and publishes information on Core Competencies for coaches, doing an excellent job of detailing the skills required to provide effective coaching. In …
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Effective Goal Setting is a Coaching Tool
While goal setting is often discussed and regularly done, knowing and applying specific techniques enhances results. In the previous blog posts the Meta Programs discussed …
Coaching: Self-regulation or Government Regulation
Coaching is growing and expanding rapidly and is here to stay. As a profession or an industry, coaching has grown and garnered increasing levels of …
Clear Agreements or Contracts
The ICF Code of Ethics states, “I will have clear agreements or contracts with my clients and sponsor(s). I will honor all agreements or contracts …
Mental Health is Different from Coaching
The ICF Code of Ethics states, “I will carefully explain and strive to ensure that, prior to or at the initial meeting, my coaching client …
Coaching Certification Lesson on Personal Gain
The ICF Code of Ethics states, “I will not knowingly take any personal, professional, or monetary advantage or benefit of the coach-client relationship, except by …
Coach Training on Conflicts of Interest
The ICF Code of Ethics states, “I will seek to avoid conflicts of interest and potential conflicts of interest and openly disclose any such conflicts. …
Coaching Certification Discussions on Confidentiality
The ICF Code of Ethics states, “I will maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality with all client and sponsor information. I will have a clear …
Ethical Discussion in Coaching Certification
The ICF Code of Ethics states “I will maintain, store, and dispose of any records created during my coaching business in a manner that promotes …
Conversations from Coaching Certification
Most of us think ethics are a must and a natural part of any profession. Because coaching is unregulated, there are many coaches who have …