ITC Ethics Pledge

1. Responsibility

1.1 I accept the reasonably foreseeable consequences of my actions and I endeavour to ensure that my services are used appropriately.

1.2 I will conduct myself in a manner that reflects well on coaching as a profession and I will refrain from doing anything that harms the public's understanding or acceptance of coaching as a profession.

2. Competence

2.1 I will not misrepresent my competencies, qualifications, training or experience.

2.2 I will not offer advice or undertake work beyond my professional competence.

2.3 I will not intentionally mislead or make false claims about what my client will receive from the coaching process or from me as their coach.

3. Disclosure

3.1 I will ensure that the client understands the nature of coaching and the terms of the coaching agreement between us.

3.2 I will disclose to my client all anticipated compensation from third parties that I may receive for referrals or advice concerning that client.

4. Confidentiality

4.1 I will respect the confidentiality of my client's information, except as otherwise authorized by my client, or as required by law.

4.2 I will maintain confidentiality in the access, storage and disposal of client records.

5. Conflicts of Interest

5.1 I will seek to avoid conflicts between my interests and the interests of my clients.

5.2 Whenever any actual conflict of interest or the potential for a conflict of interest arises, I will openly disclose it and fully discuss with the client how to deal with it in whatever way best serves the client.

6. Informed Consent

6.1 I will reveal client information to others only with the written consent of the client. However in those unusual circumstances where failure to disclose may result in clear risk to the client or others, I may disclose minimal information necessary to avert risk.

6.2 I will obtain informed permission from the client before releasing their names as clients or references or any other client-identifying information.

7. Propriety

7.1 I will be mindful of the legal context in which I work, my obligations towards clients and stakeholders, and my duties towards clients.

7.2 I will honour agreements I make in my coaching relationships.

7.3 I will be sensitive to cultural, contextual, gender and role differences and the impact of those on my coaching of clients.

7.4 I will not act in a discriminatory manner nor condone discriminatory practices against clients on the basis of those differences.

 

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