Coaching Definition & Code of Ethics
As a Certified Coach of the International Coach Federation, I am committed to upholding the federation’s code of ethics. This is a guarantee for clients to receive a service that is both ethical and of high quality.
The ICF is committed to promoting and maintaining excellence in coaching. To this end, the ICF expects all its members and accredited coaches to fully adhere to the terms and principles of its code of ethics: to be competent and effectively integrate the ICF’s core competencies into their work.
In line with the ICF’s core values and its definition of coaching, the code of ethics is designed to provide guidance, responsibilities, and standards of conduct relevant to all ICF members and ICF credential holders.
the definition of coaching according to the ICF
Coaching is a partnership with clients within a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximise their personal and professional potential.
Coaching helps clients to define and take steps towards realising their visions, goals, or desires.
Professional coaching uses a process of questioning and personal discovery to create client awareness and accountability.
It provides clients with structure, support, and feedback. The coaching process helps clients to define and achieve professional and personal goals more quickly and easily than might otherwise be possible.
In each session, the client chooses the focus of the conversation, while the coach listens and contributes with observations and questions. This interaction creates clarity and moves the client towards action.
Coaching accelerates clients’ progress by providing greater focus and awareness of potential choices.
Coaching focuses on where clients are now and what they are ready to do to reach where they want to be in the future.
Coaches recognise that results are linked to the client’s intentions, choices, and actions, supported by the coach’s efforts and guidance throughout the coaching process.
The ICF Code of Ethics
You can click here if you would like to view the detailed ICF Code of Ethics in PDF format: ICF-Code-of-Ethics-2021.pdf
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