ICF Code of Ethics Flashcards
What does the ICF Code of Ethics describe?
The ICF Code of Ethics describes the core values of the International Coaching Federation (ICF Core Values), ethical principles, and ethical standards of behavior for all ICF Professionals.
What is the first ICF core coaching competency?
The first ICF core coaching competency is ‘Demonstrates ethical practice: understands and consistently applies coaching ethics and standards.’
What are the purposes of the ICF Code of Ethics?
The ICF Code of Ethics serves to uphold the integrity of ICF and the global coaching profession by setting standards of conduct, guiding ethical reflection, adjudicating coach standards, and providing a basis for ethics training.
When does the ICF Code of Ethics apply?
The ICF Code of Ethics applies when ICF Professionals represent themselves as such in any coaching-related interaction, regardless of whether a coaching relationship has been established.
Who is considered an ICF Professional?
An ICF Professional includes individuals who represent themselves as an ICF Member or ICF Credential-holder, in roles such as Coach, Coach Supervisor, Mentor Coach, Coach Trainer, and Student of Coaching.
What is the definition of ‘Client’ in the ICF Code of Ethics?
A Client is the individual or team/group being coached, the coach being mentored or supervised, or the coach or the student coach being trained.
What does ‘Confidentiality’ mean in the context of the ICF Code of Ethics?
Confidentiality refers to the protection of any information obtained around the coaching engagement unless consent to release is given.
What is a ‘Conflict of Interest’?
A Conflict of Interest is a situation in which an ICF Professional is involved in multiple interests where serving one interest could work against or be in conflict with another.
What are the ICF Core Values based on?
The ICF Code of Ethics is based on the ICF Core Values and the actions that flow from them, which are equally important and support one another.
What is the responsibility of ICF Professionals to Clients?
ICF Professionals must explain and ensure that Clients and Sponsors understand the nature and potential value of coaching, confidentiality, financial arrangements, and other terms of the coaching agreement.
What should ICF Professionals do regarding confidentiality?
ICF Professionals must maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality with all parties as agreed upon and comply with applicable laws pertaining to personal data and communications.
What is the ICF Pledge of Ethics?
The ICF Pledge of Ethics is an acknowledgment by ICF Professionals to fulfill their ethical and legal obligations to Clients, Sponsors, colleagues, and the public.
What actions may ICF take for breaches of the Code of Ethics?
ICF may hold individuals accountable for breaches of the Code, which may include sanctions such as mandatory additional coach training or loss of ICF Membership and/or Credential.
