Code of ethics
You can expect the following from any of our coaches:
I. CLIENT AND COACH RELATIONSHIP
As a coach, I pledge to honour and support the beliefs, values, individuality, objectives and goals of my client(s) so that they can grow and expand the areas of their personal and / or professional lives that they have chosen. In doing so I pledge to respect my client's individual requirements, limitations and personal boundaries. I will remain constructive and instrumental in any feedback or exchange between us and will put first and only the well-being and expressed desires of my client(s) and at no time my own self interest or personal gain as it pertains to the coach / client relationship.
II. CONFIDENTIALITY
I agree to maintain the confidentiality of my client(s) and the coaching relationship. I will hold confidential the name(s) of my client(s), information about their personal and / or professional life, colleagues or related parties without the express permission from the client.
III. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
I will provide coaching to clients only in the areas of my expertise. I will not offer guidance, advice or counsel in any specialised area in which I am not qualified or accredited. If it becomes apparent that the client has challenges or problems that are beyond my expertise, I will request that the client seeks advice, counsel or services from a qualified professional to help them in that area. I will reserve the right to terminate the relationship until the client has done so if the challenge or problem impedes the forward movement of the coaching process.
IV. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
I pledge to continually pursue my development as a professional coach by making a commitment to my own personal growth and exploration, and participating in a minimum of 50 hours of coaching related classes, workshops, webinars, seminars, conferences or conventions per year.
