{"id":42376,"date":"2019-01-29T04:59:49","date_gmt":"2019-01-29T03:59:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artechnity.co.in\/matteorocca\/?page_id=42376"},"modified":"2024-02-21T11:58:59","modified_gmt":"2024-02-21T10:58:59","slug":"code-of-ethics-and-skills-of-a-coach","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.matteorocca.com\/en\/contacts\/code-of-ethics-and-skills-of-a-coach\/","title":{"rendered":"Code of ethics and skills of a coach"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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THE CODE OF ETHICS ACCORDING TO ICF<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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ICF Global has formalized that from 01\/01\/2020 the new code of conduct becomes operational, which you can view at this link.\u00a0A transition period will be managed and moments of illustration of the content will be organized in the first quarter of 2020 by the ethics committee of ICF Italia.<\/span><\/p>

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ICF is committed to maintaining and promoting excellence in coaching.\u00a0Therefore ICF expects all its members and credentialed coaches (coaches, coach mentors, coach supervisors, coach trainers or coaching students) to adhere to the elements and principles of ethical conduct: be competent and integrate the ICF Core Competencies effectively\u00a0in their daily work\u00a0<\/span>.<\/span><\/a><\/p>

In line with the core values \u200b\u200bof the ICF and its definition of coaching, the Code of Conduct is constructed to provide appropriate guidance, accountability and standards of conduct applicable to all ICF members and credential holders, who commit to abide by the following ICF Code of Conduct.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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First part: Definitions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Coaching: Coaching is a partnership with clients through a thought-provoking creative process inspiring them to maximize their personal and professional potential.<\/span><\/p>

ICF Coach: An ICF coach agrees to use the ICF Core Competencies and undertakes to abide by and be accountable to the ICF Code of Conduct.<\/span><\/p>

Professional coaching relationship: A professional coaching relationship exists when the coaching involves a collaborative agreement (including contracts) that defines the responsibilities of each party.<\/span><\/p>

Roles in the coaching relationship: It is often necessary to distinguish between the client and the sponsor in order to clarify the roles in the coaching relationship.\u00a0In most cases, customer and principal are the same person and therefore both are referred to as customer.\u00a0For identification purposes, however, the ICF defines these roles as follows:<\/span><\/p>

\u2013 Client: The client (or coachee) is the person(s) who receives the coaching.<\/span><\/p>

\u2013 Client: The client (or sponsor) is the entity (including its representatives) who pays and\/or organizes the coaching services that are provided.<\/span>
In all cases, coaching engagement agreements must clearly establish the rights, roles and responsibilities of both the client and the client if they are different entities.<\/span><\/p>

\u2013 Learner: Learner is someone who participates in a coaching training program or is working with a supervisor or mentor coach in order to learn the coaching process and\/or increase and develop their coaching skills.<\/span><\/p>

\u2013 Conflict of interest: a situation in which a coach has sufficient private or personal interest to influence the scope of his duties as a coach and as a professional.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Part Two: The ICF Standards of Ethical Conduct<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Section 1: Professional Conduct in General<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

Me, as a coach:<\/span><\/p>

1) I comply with the ICF Code of Ethical Conduct in all my interactions, including coaching trainings and activities such as mentoring and supervising coaches.<\/span><\/p>

2) I agree to take appropriate action with the coach, trainer, or mentor coach and\/or will contact ICF to report any violations or possible infractions as soon as I become aware of them, whether involving myself or others.<\/span><\/p>

3) I communicate and create awareness to all those who should be aware, including organizations, employees, clients and coaches, of the responsibilities established by this Code.<\/span><\/p>

4) I refrain from unlawful discrimination in my professional activities, such as age, race, gender orientation, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality or disability.<\/span><\/p>

5) I express myself truthfully and accurately verbally and in writing about what I offer as a coach, the coaching profession or the ICF.<\/span><\/p>

6) I accurately define my coaching qualifications, as well as my expertise, experience, education, certifications and ICF credentials<\/span><\/p>

7) I credit and acknowledge the efforts and contributions of others and I only credit myself with my materials.\u00a0I understand that violating this standard leaves me open to legal action from third parties.<\/span><\/p>

8) I always strive to acknowledge my own personal issues that may harm, hinder or interfere with my performance or my professional coaching relationships.\u00a0I promptly seek appropriate professional assistance and determine actions to be taken, including whether it is appropriate for me to suspend or terminate my coaching relationship(s) if required by fact or circumstance.<\/span><\/p>

9) I acknowledge that the Code of Conduct applies to my relationships with coaching clients, coachees, students, those I mentor or supervise.<\/span><\/p>

10) I conduct and communicate my research competently, honestly and in compliance with recognized scientific standards and applicable guidelines.\u00a0My research will be done with appropriate consent and approval from those involved, in an approach that protects participants from any potential harm.\u00a0All research activities will be in compliance with the applicable legislation of the country in which they are conducted.<\/span><\/p>

11) I maintain, archive and eliminate all documentation, including documents and electronic communications, created during my coaching work in order to promote confidentiality, security and privacy, in compliance with applicable laws and agreements made<\/span><\/p>

12) I use ICF member contact information (email addresses, telephone numbers, etc.) only in the manner and to the extent authorized by ICF.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Section 2: Conflicts of Interest<\/strong><\/p>

Me, as Coach:<\/p>

13) I commit to being alert to any conflict or potential conflict of interest, I communicate such situations openly and if there is a conflict I offer to remove myself.<\/p>

14) Clarify roles for internal coaches, setting boundaries and reviewing with stakeholders any conflicts of interest that may arise between\u00a0coaching and other company roles\u00a0.<\/p>

15) I inform my client and his client of all expected fees that I may pay to third parties or receive from third parties for that client’s introduction.<\/p>

16) I honor a balanced coach\/client relationship, regardless of the form of remuneration.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Section 3: Professional Conduct with Clients<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

Me, as a coach:<\/span><\/p>

17) I truthfully communicate ethically to clients, prospective clients or clients about the potential value of the coaching process or of myself as a coach.<\/span><\/p>

18) Prior to or at the start of the initial meeting, I carefully explain to my client and sponsor the nature of the coaching, the nature and limits of the confidentiality, the financial arrangements and all other terms of the coaching agreement and make every reasonable effort for them to be understood.<\/span><\/p>

19) I establish a clear coaching agreement with my clients and patrons before starting the coaching relationship and I respect this agreement.\u00a0The agreement will include roles, responsibilities and rights of all parties involved.<\/span><\/p>

20) I am responsible and aware of clearly, appropriately and culturally sensitively defining the boundaries governing any interactions, physical or otherwise, that I may have with my clients or patrons.<\/span><\/p>

21) I avoid any sexual or romantic relationships with active clients or clients or students, including those I mentor or supervise.\u00a0Additionally, I will be alert to the possibility of any sexual intimacy between involved parties, including my colleagues or assistants, and will take appropriate actions to manage the situation or cancel my involvement in order to make the work environment safe for everyone.<\/span><\/p>

22) I respect the client’s right to end the coaching relationship at any time during the process, as provided in the agreement.\u00a0I will have to be alert for signs that the value received from the client in the coaching relationship has changed.<\/span><\/p>

23) I encourage the client or referrer to change if I feel the client or referrer could be better served by another coach or resource, and suggest that my client refer to other professionals when it seems appropriate or necessary.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Section 4: Confidentiality\/Privacy<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

Me, as a coach:<\/span><\/p>

24) I maintain the highest levels of confidentiality with respect to all customer and principal information, unless otherwise required by law.<\/span><\/p>

25) I establish a clear agreement on how information about the coaching process will be exchanged between coach, client and client.<\/span><\/p>

26) I have a clear agreement, acting as a coach, mentor coach, supervisor or coaching trainer, whether with clients and clients, as well as with students or those I am mentoring or supervising, with respect to the conditions under which confidentiality would not be respected ( eg illegal activity, following an order of the judiciary, or risk of<\/span>
imminent or probable danger for oneself or others, etc.).\u00a0I make sure that clients and clients, students and those I mentor or supervise give their voluntary and informed consent in writing regarding restrictions on confidentiality.\u00a0Where I reasonably believe that any of the above circumstances apply, I will need to notify the appropriate authorities.<\/span><\/p>

27) I require everyone who works with me in supporting me with my clients to adhere to the standards of the ICF Code of Conduct, Section 4 Number 26 Confidentiality\/Privacy and any other sections of the ICF Code of Conduct as applicable.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Section 5: Continuous Development<\/strong><\/p>

Me, as a coach:<\/p>

28) I am committed to developing my professional skills on an ongoing basis.<\/p>

Part Three: ICF Ethical Commitment<\/p>

As an ICF coach, I acknowledge and agree to honor my ethical and legal obligations to my coaching clients and patrons, my colleagues and the general public.\u00a0I undertake to abide by the ICF Code of Conduct and to put these standards into practice with those for whom I act as a coach, teacher, mentor, supervisor.<\/p>

If I violate this ethical commitment or any part of the ICF Code of Conduct, I agree that ICF, in its sole discretion, may hold me accountable for my conduct.\u00a0I further agree that my liability to ICF, for any violation, may include penalties such as loss of my ICF associate status and\/or my ICF credentials.<\/p>

Approved by the ICF Board of Directors, June 2015
[translation by the ICF Italia Ethics Committee]<\/p>

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In the Coaching session you will be able to:
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THE 11 KEY COMPETENCIES ACCORDING TO ICF (INTERNATIONAL COACHING FEDERATION)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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ICF Global has formalized that it has reviewed the skills that a coach must be able to express, at different levels according to their credential level, and which will become operational during 2020 which you can view at this link.\u00a0In the first quarter of 2020, moments of illustration of the content will be organized by representatives of ICF Italia.<\/span><\/em><\/p>

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1) Comply with ethical guidelines and professional standards<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 Understand coaching ethics and standards and be able to apply them appropriately in all coaching situations.<\/span><\/p>