Fundamentals of Ethics & Coaching

Coaches will closely examine ethical guidelines from the Center for Credentialing & Education and the International Coaching Federation, exploring scenarios where ethical considerations must occur. Through facilitated conversation, coaches will explore standards for professional coaching, strategies for managing the client/coach relationship, and avenues for continued professional development as a coaching practitioner. Topics of discussion include unconscious bias, the coaching process, ethics in coaching, coaching agreements, and confidentiality in coaching.

Course Content Areas:

• The BCC Code of Ethics and expectation for adherence,
• Outlets for continued development,
• Best practices for informing clients of ethical and legal aspects of coaching, and
• Benefits of professional collaboration for support and leadership.

Following this program, you will be able to:

• Describe ethical guidelines, standards, and policies related to ethical coaching practices;
• Identify strategies that contribute to establishing trust using ethical standards as a foundation for relationship management;
• Explain confidentiality aspects within the coaching process; and
• Examine methods and resources for continual professional development.