Core Values & Code of Ethics

Question 1

What are ICF Core Values?

Answer 1

Professionalism - We commit to a coaching mindset and professional quality that encompasses responsibility, respect, integrity, competence and excellence.

Collaboration - We commit to develop social connection and community building.

Humanity - We commit to being humane, kind, compassionate and respectful toward others.

Equity - We commit to use a coaching mindset to explore and understand the needs of others so we can practice equitable processes at all times that create equality for all.

Question 2

What is the ICF Code of Ethics?

Answer 2

1. Responsibility to Clients
2. Responsibility to Practice & Performance
3. Responsibility to Professionalism
4. Responsibility to Society

Question 3

What is Responsibility to Clients? (13)

Answer 3

1. Ensure bef first mtg client unders agreement incl value of coaching, confidentiality, fees
2. create agreement re: roles, respon, rights
3. maintain confid
4. clear unders how info is exchanged
5. clear under when info not kept confid
6. int coach - mg conflict
7. mntn, store, dispose record
8. remain alert to indic shift in value fr coaching. Mk shift or chg to oth coach
9. respect rt all to terminate
10. senstive to implica many client - con of inter
11. aware, mg, power status diffnc
12. disclose pot receipt of comp for refering 3rd
13. assure consistent quality coaching regardl of fee

Question 4

What is Responsibility to Practice & Performance? (6)

Answer 4

14. Adhere to ICF Code of Ethics in all interactions
15. Require adherence to Code of Ethics by staff
16. Commit to excellence thru pers, prof, & ethical dev
17. Recognize my pers limitations that may impair, confl w or interf w coaching perf or coach rel. I will reach out for support for action to be taken.
18. Resolve any conflict of interest or pot confl by working through issue
19. Maintain privacy of ICF members and use the ICF member info only as auth

Question 5

What is Responsibility to Professionalism? (5)

Answer 5

20. Identify accurately my coaching qualifications, my level of coaching competency, expertise, experience, training, certifications and ICF Credentials
21. Make verbal and written statements that are true and accurate about what I offer as an ICF Professional, what is offered by ICF, the coaching profession, and the potential value of coaching.
22. Communicate and create awareness with those who need to be informed of the ethical responsibilities established by this Code.
23. Hold responsibility for being aware of and setting clear, appropriate and culturally sensitive boundaries that govern interactions, physical or otherwise.
24. Do not participate in any sexual or romantic engagement with Client(s) or Sponsor(s). I will be ever mindful of the level of intimacy appropriate for the relationship. I take the appropriate action to address the issue or cancel the coaching engagement.

Question 6

What is Responsibility to Society? (4)

Answer 6

25. Avoid discrimination by maintaining fairness and equality in all activities and operations, while respecting local rules and cultural practices. This includes but is not limited to, discrimination on the basis of XYZ
26. Recognize and honor the contributions and intellectual property of others, only claiming ownership of my own material. I understand that a breach of this standard may subject me to legal remedy by a third party.
27. Am honest and work within recognized scientific standards, applicable subject guidelines and boundaries of my competence when conducting and reporting research.
28. Am aware of my and my clients’ impact on society. I adhere to the philosophy of “doing good,” versus “avoiding bad.”