CODE OF CONDUCT  
   -  (based on ICF & IIC pronouncements)

Standards of Professional & Ethical Conduct

As a Coach

  1) I will conduct myself in a manner that reflects positively upon the
      coaching profession and I will refrain from engaging in conduct or
      making statements that may negatively impact the public's
      understanding or acceptance of coaching as a profession. 

  2) I will not knowingly make any public statements that are untrue
      or misleading, or make false claims in any written documents relating
      to the coaching profession. 

  3) I will respect different approaches to coaching.  I will honor the efforts
      and contributions of others and not misrepresent them as my own. 

  4) I will be aware of any issues that may potentially lead to the misuse
      of my influence by recognizing the nature of coaching and the way in
      which it may affect the lives of others. 

  5) I will at all times strive to recognize personal issues that may impair,
      conflict or interfere with my coaching performance or my professional
      relationships.  Whenever the facts and circumstances necessitate,
      I will promptly seek professional assistance and determine the action
      to be taken, including whether it is appropriate to suspend or to
      terminate the coaching relationship(s). 

  6) As a trainer or supervisor of current and potential coaches, I will
      conduct myself in accordance with the Code of Ethics in all training
      and supervisory situations. 

  7) I will conduct and report research with competence, honesty and
      within recognized scientific standards.  My research will be carried
      out with the necessary approval or consent from those involved, and
      with an approach that will reasonably protect participants from any
      potential harm.   All research efforts will be performed in a manner
      that complies with the laws of the country in which the research is
      conducted. 

  8) I will accurately create, maintain, store and dispose of any records of
      work done in relation to the practice of coaching in a way that
      promotes confidentiality and complies with applicable laws.

Professional Conduct With Clients

  9) I will set clear, appropriate, and culturally sensitive boundaries that
      govern any contact that I may have with my clients. 

10) I will construct clear agreements with my clients, and will honor
       all agreements made in the context of professional coaching
       relationships. 

11) I will ensure that, prior to or at the initial session, my coaching client
       understands the nature of coaching, the bounds of confidentiality,
       financial arrangements and other terms of the coaching agreement. 

12) I will accurately identify my qualifications, expertise and experience 
       as a coach. 

13) I will not intentionally mislead or make false claims about what my
       client will receive from the coaching process or from me as their
       coach. 

14) I will not give my clients or prospective clients information or advice
       that I know or believe to be misleading. 

15) I will not knowingly exploit any aspect of the coach-client relationship
      for my personal benefit, professional advantage or monetary gain.

16) I will respect the client's right to terminate coaching at any point during
       the coaching process.  I will be alert to indications that the client is no
       longer benefiting from our coaching relationship. 

17) If I believe the client would be better served by another coach, or by
      another resource, I will encourage the client to make a change. 

18) I will suggest that my clients seek the services of other professionals
       when deemed appropriate or necessary. 

19) I will take all reasonable steps to notify the appropriate authorities in
       the event a client discloses an intention to endanger self or others.

Confidentiality/Privacy

20) I will respect the confidentiality of my client's information, except 
       as otherwise authorized by my client, or as required by law. 

21) I will obtain agreement from my clients before releasing their names
       as clients, or references, or any other client identifying information. 

22) I will obtain agreement from the person being coached before
       releasing information to a third party which may be  compensating
       me for the coaching services provided to that person. 

Conflicts of Interest

23) I will seek to avoid conflicts between my interests and the interests of
       my clients. 

24) Whenever any actual conflict of interest or the potential for a conflict of
       interest arises, I will openly disclose it and fully discuss with my client
       how to deal with it in whatever way best serves my client. 

25) I will disclose to my client all anticipated compensation from third
       parties that I may receive for referrals of that client.

26) I will only barter for services, goods or other non-monetary 
      remuneration when it will not impair the coaching relationship. 

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