Code Of Ethics

Question 1

What are the five main parts of the code of ethics?

Answer 1

Introduction
Key definition
Core values & ethical principles
Ethical standards
Pledge

Question 2

What does the code of ethics describe?

Answer 2

Core values of ICF, ethical principles and ethical standards of behavior for all ICF professionals

Question 3

What is the first ICF Core Competency that describes meeting these ICF ethical standards?

Answer 3

Demonstrates ethical practice; understands and consistently applies coaching ethics and standards

Question 4

When is the ICF code of ethics applicable?

Answer 4

When an ICF Professional represents themselves as such, in any kind of coaching related interaction ( coach, coach supervisor, mentor coach, trainer, or student coach-in-training or serving in ICF leadership or ICF support/staff role

Question 5

What are some typical ethical complaints?

Answer 5

Unclear agreements, not respecting client’s right to terminate, lack of confidentiality, lack of awareness to recognize when the client will be best serviced by another coach, conflict of interest, misrepresentation of services.