Session Description

Ethical practice establishes trust and credibility. Without it, coaching loses its effectiveness. Clients must feel safe to explore their thoughts and challenges. Ethics create the foundation for authentic transformation. An ICF coach upholds the highest standards of ethics and professionalism, maintaining confidentiality, respecting boundaries, and adhering to the ICF Code of Ethics.

TODAY'S TAKEAWAYS

Maintain confidentiality and follows ethical guidelines.
Manage conflicts of interest with transparency.
Ensures the client understands the coaching agreement.

Session Overview

Learning Activities

Brief review of Session 2
Revisit student reinvention plans
Introduce Code of Ethics
Break
Coaching Demonstrations - Meeting Rooms
Debrief coaching sessions

Learning Concepts & Practices

Agreements need to be be discussed & written down
Share the Code of Ethics before coaching begins
Briefly summarize one or more coaching standards
Let go of leading and giving advice
Periodically revisit Code of Ethics with your clients
Good systems lead to good coaching

Demonstrations & Assignments

Coaching Demonstration: Focus (reinvention)
Practice being a coach, client & observer
List what needs to happen before, during & after
Gather feedback from coach, client & observer
Highlight session links, resources & assignments

SESSION 103 | TRAINING SLIDES

"Walk through" Discuss & Apply

ICF's membership exceeding 30,000+
Code of ethics ensures consistent standards
It's a lens for assessing your recordings
It includes 5 parts and an appendix
Value 1 - Professionalism
Value 2 - Collaboration
Value 3 - Humanity
Value 4 - Equity
Includes 8 commitments
Includes 5 ethical standards
The appendix includes a glossary of terms
Consider joining a local ICF chapter

Group Discussion Questions

What are the steps to becoming certified?
How do ethical standard keep coaches out of trouble?
How do ethical standard ensure consistent excellence?
Why are agreements so important to coaching?
When do agreements need to be revisited?
What happens if the Code of Ethics is violated?

ICF Code of Ethics

As coaches, this is what ICF wants all certified coaches to understand, embrace, and consistently demonstrate when working with clients in a coaching capacity.

Learn More

KEY POINTS

1 | Ethical standards are not optional
2 | Standards is a mindset & are practices
3 | Standard require you to stay in your lane
4 | Honor the client's identity and beliefs

QUESTIONS

1 | How do you create safe space?
2 | What would be examples of #3?
3 | Do you have a list of referrals?

KEY POINTS

1 | Coaches help clients achieve goals quicker
2 | Coaches spark continuous action/reflection
3 | Coaches help clients build capacities
4 | Clients pay for quicker/better results

QUESTIONS

1 | How do you help clients identify their needs?
2 | How can you draw out a clients wisdom?

KEY POINTS

1 | Coaches are partners/co-creators
2 | Coaches disrupt norms & assumptions
3 | Coaches help clients become inspired
4 | Coaches look for roadblocks & potential

QUESTIONS

1 | How can a coach limit a client's potential?
2 | Do you believe in your clients' potential?

KEY POINTS

1 | Agreements lead to "no surprises"
2 | Norms clarify roles & responsibilities
3 | Written agreements increase intentionality

QUESTIONS

1 | What do clients need to know?
2 | What do coaches need to know?
3 | Are you the right coach for this client?

KEY POINTS

1 | The 3 agreements -> clarity & accountability
2 | The overarching agreement
3 | The session agreement
4 | The written agreement

QUESTIONS

1 | How do you know if there's a good fit?
2 | What are some coaching "red flags?"
3 | Are you a good fit for each other?

KEY POINTS

1 | Pictures are powerful
2 | Describe the experience
3 | Spark dreaming w/out directing

APPLICATION

1 | When do you dream big?
2 | Do your limitations limit others?
3 | Consider "think, do & feel"

KEY POINTS

1 | Coaching names the goal & the gap
2 | Coaches disrupt self-limitations
3 | Nudge people toward transformation
4 | Help clients name "what's present"

QUESTIONS

1 | How can a coach infuse hope in a client?
2 | Coaches help define reality
3 | Coaches look for what helps or hinders

OBSERVATIONS

1 | Share a key learning or insight
2 | Name a skill/technique to model
3 | Ask a question

NEXT STEPS

1 | Complete the feedback/assignment form
2 | Review pre-work for next session
3 | Decide where you'll keep our class notes

SESSION 103 | Student Feedback & Assignments

ASSIGNMENT 1 | Share an example of when "lack of standards" hinders coaching

ASSIGNMENT 2 | Explain how will you convey ICF's Code of Ethics to your clients

PRE-WORK | Read Chapter 3 of Coaching School Manual before Session 104

PRE-WORK | Watch Core Competencies Videos before Session Session 105

Assignment do

RESOURCE LINKS

SUPPORT LINKS

Session Description

Session Overview

Learning Activities

Learning Concepts & Practices

Demonstrations & Assignments

SESSION 103 | TRAINING SLIDES

"Walk through" Discuss & Apply

Group Discussion Questions

ICF Code of Ethics

KEY POINTS

1 | Ethical standards are not optional2 | Standards is a mindset & are practices3 | Standard require you to stay in your lane4 | Honor the client's identity and beliefs

QUESTIONS

1 | How do you create safe space?2 | What would be examples of #3?3 | Do you have a list of referrals?

KEY POINTS

1 | Coaches help clients achieve goals quicker2 | Coaches spark continuous action/reflection3 | Coaches help clients build capacities4 | Clients pay for quicker/better results

QUESTIONS

1 | How do you help clients identify their needs?2 | How can you draw out a clients wisdom?

KEY POINTS

1 | Coaches are partners/co-creators2 | Coaches disrupt norms & assumptions3 | Coaches help clients become inspired4 | Coaches look for roadblocks & potential

QUESTIONS

1 | How can a coach limit a client's potential?2 | Do you believe in your clients' potential?

KEY POINTS

1 | Agreements lead to "no surprises"2 | Norms clarify roles & responsibilities3 | Written agreements increase intentionality

QUESTIONS

1 | What do clients need to know?2 | What do coaches need to know?3 | Are you the right coach for this client?

KEY POINTS

1 | The 3 agreements -> clarity & accountability2 | The overarching agreement3 | The session agreement4 | The written agreement

QUESTIONS

1 | How do you know if there's a good fit?2 | What are some coaching "red flags?"3 | Are you a good fit for each other?

KEY POINTS

1 | Pictures are powerful2 | Describe the experience3 | Spark dreaming w/out directing

APPLICATION

1 | When do you dream big?2 | Do your limitations limit others?3 | Consider "think, do & feel"

KEY POINTS

1 | Coaching names the goal & the gap2 | Coaches disrupt self-limitations3 | Nudge people toward transformation4 | Help clients name "what's present"

QUESTIONS

1 | How can a coach infuse hope in a client?2 | Coaches help define reality3 | Coaches look for what helps or hinders

OBSERVATIONS

1 | Share a key learning or insight2 | Name a skill/technique to model3 | Ask a question

NEXT STEPS

1 | Complete the feedback/assignment form2 | Review pre-work for next session3 | Decide where you'll keep our class notes

SESSION 103 | Student Feedback & Assignments

ASSIGNMENT 1 | Share an example of when "lack of standards" hinders coaching

ASSIGNMENT 2 | Explain how will you convey ICF's Code of Ethics to your clients

PRE-WORK | Read Chapter 3 of Coaching School Manual before Session 104

PRE-WORK | Watch Core Competencies Videos before Session Session 105

RESOURCE LINKS

SUPPORT LINKS

TRAINING EVENTS

COACHING PATHWAYS

COACHING SCHOOL

CONTACT INFO

15629 Dunberry WayApple Valley, MN 55124612.865.0628-M

1 | Ethical standards are not optional
2 | Standards is a mindset & are practices
3 | Standard require you to stay in your lane
4 | Honor the client's identity and beliefs

1 | How do you create safe space?
2 | What would be examples of #3?
3 | Do you have a list of referrals?

1 | Coaches help clients achieve goals quicker
2 | Coaches spark continuous action/reflection
3 | Coaches help clients build capacities
4 | Clients pay for quicker/better results

1 | How do you help clients identify their needs?
2 | How can you draw out a clients wisdom?

1 | Coaches are partners/co-creators
2 | Coaches disrupt norms & assumptions
3 | Coaches help clients become inspired
4 | Coaches look for roadblocks & potential

1 | How can a coach limit a client's potential?
2 | Do you believe in your clients' potential?

1 | Agreements lead to "no surprises"
2 | Norms clarify roles & responsibilities
3 | Written agreements increase intentionality

1 | What do clients need to know?
2 | What do coaches need to know?
3 | Are you the right coach for this client?

1 | The 3 agreements -> clarity & accountability
2 | The overarching agreement
3 | The session agreement
4 | The written agreement

1 | How do you know if there's a good fit?
2 | What are some coaching "red flags?"
3 | Are you a good fit for each other?

1 | Pictures are powerful
2 | Describe the experience
3 | Spark dreaming w/out directing

1 | When do you dream big?
2 | Do your limitations limit others?
3 | Consider "think, do & feel"

1 | Coaching names the goal & the gap
2 | Coaches disrupt self-limitations
3 | Nudge people toward transformation
4 | Help clients name "what's present"

1 | How can a coach infuse hope in a client?
2 | Coaches help define reality
3 | Coaches look for what helps or hinders

1 | Share a key learning or insight
2 | Name a skill/technique to model
3 | Ask a question

1 | Complete the feedback/assignment form
2 | Review pre-work for next session
3 | Decide where you'll keep our class notes

15629 Dunberry Way
Apple Valley, MN 55124
612.865.0628-M