Every 3 years, the International Coach Federation (ICF) undertakes a review of their Code of Ethics and releases the latest update. The last update was in June 2015, so this is 4 years instead of 3 years since the last...
Category: #1 – Meeting Ethical Guidelines
Coaching Ethics – know when you are crossing a line
As part of a regular three year review process, the ICF updated their Code of Ethics in June 2015. There were some significant changes made, including in the language used. Here is a statement from the ICF, and you can...
Target these Competencies for Client Success!
Let’s face it; there’s nothing like receiving some acknowledgement to make you feel good! As coaches and mentors, listening for what we can genuinely acknowledge in our client is an essential skill, one that builds trust and supports the client...
Applying the fundamental coaching model
Coaches I'm mentoring often ask me how to demonstrate the ICF Core Competency of Planning & Goal Setting in a coaching session. Well here's how, and it's simple! When I’m listening to a coaching session as an ICF Assessor for...
Are you missing an ethical issue?
After listening to hundreds of coaching sessions in my roles as an active ICF Assessor, and as mentor to coaches preparing for their MCC, PCC or ACC credential, I am constantly surprised by how many times a coach misses an...
Clients Don’t Need Advice
As coaches, we are hired to support our client to achieve their desired outcomes. Coaching is a partnership where the client brings knowledge about themselves, their circumstances, their strengths, hopes, fears, beliefs, mindset, and their life in general. The client...
Are you crossing an ethical line without knowing?
I’m privileged to listen to a lot of coaching sessions in my role as a Mentor Coach and an active ICF Assessor for MCC, PCC and ACC credential applications. Often a coach will cross an ethical line without realizing...
Coach as Agenda-less Observer
As coaches, one of the valuable coaching tools we bring is the power of the agenda-less observer. We are a fresh pair of eyes and ears. Many of my clients say this is why they appreciate having me as...
Don’t make suggestions
Whether it be a recorded session that you submit to the ICF, or a live coaching exam that you are participating in, this is a huge tip to take notice of. Do not suggest resources to your client, especially if...