A coach keeps notes on paper and stores them in a locked file cabinet. The coach’s house is broken into, the file cabinet is busted …
Record Keeping: What do you think? Ethical Challenges Series
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Confidentiality What do you think? Ethical Challenges Series
A coaching client’s manager wants a full report on what is discussed during coaching sessions. They threaten to stop paying for the coaching unless they …
A Gift: What do you think? Ethical Challenges Series
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 …
An Invitation: What do you think? Ethical Challenges Series
A coaching client invites the coach to their wedding. The coach has completed their coach training and is a member of the ICF and accountable …
Ethical Challenge: Benefitting from the Relationship What do you think? Ethical Challenges Series
A coach also works as a trainer teaching communication skills. The coaching client hires trainers for programs inside their company. The coach has completed their …
Ethical Challenge: An Accusation What do you think? Ethical Challenges Series
A coach goes to their clients. The coach is coaching the client in their office and the client closes the door. The client accuses the …
About Assessment Coaching and Assessment Certification
According to the International Coach Federation, ICF, coaching is, “a strategic partnership in which the coach empowers the client to clarify goals, create action plans, …
C.O.A.C.H.I.N.G.
By Cathy Liska Whether seeking to understand coaching, getting started as a coach, or further refining advanced coaching skills, acronyms are an easy way to …
Communication in Coaching
Communication is an exchange of thoughts and plans through listening, questioning, and clear, direct language. With rapport, communication is more open, honest, and deep. This empowers …
Agreement Before Moving Forward
Before beginning coaching, through the written coaching agreement, the coach and client agree to the nature of the relationship, boundaries, time commitment, fees, and confidentiality, …