Description
Book SynopsisThis book provides an easy-to-read introduction to the core ethical and professional issues faced by all coaches irrespective of length of coaching experience. The case studies and guidelines in this book will help coaches constructively reflect on their coaching practice, and will help build the solid ethical foundation that professional coaching practice demands. A very useful text for both the beginning and experienced coach.
--Anthony M. Grant, PhD, Director, Coaching Psychology Unit, University of Sydney
Pat Williams is quickly becoming the authority on the ethics of the coaching profession. He brings his full integrity and passion to this wonderful book. Do not overlook the importance of this book to your success.
--Laura Berman Fortgang, MCC, pioneer in the coaching field and author of Take Yourself to the Top and Now What? 90 Days to a New Life Direction
The first comprehensive book covering ethical and legal guidelines for personal and exe
Trade Review"…It is strong in its presentation of the ethics and laws related to confidentiality and its emphasis on the primacy of the client's welfare as a focus of coaching." (
PsycCritiques, February 14, 2007)
Table of ContentsAbout the Contributors.
Preface.
1. The Profession of Coaching: Its Emergence and Intersection with Ethics and Law (Patrick Williams).
2. Foundations of Professional Ethics (Karen Colby Weiner).
3. Ethical Choice: An Outcome of Being, Becoming and Doing (Sharon K. Anderson, Heather T. Wagoner, and G. Kurt Moore).
4. Competence: Getting, Growing, and Measuring Coaching Ability (Margaret Krigbaum).
5. Developing and Maintaining Client Trust: Professional Focus, Clear Agreements, and Confidentiality (Dolly M. Garlo).
6. Multiple-Role Relationships in Coaching (Ofer Zur and Sharon K. Anderson).
7. Ethical Use of Assessments in Coaching (Debra Robinson).
8. Legal Issues and Solutions for Coaches (William H. Lindberg and Andrew R. Desmond).
9. The Intersection of Culture and Ethics (Marilyn O’Hearne and Charles Hamrick).
10. Coaching to Come (Patrick Williams, William H. Lindberg, and Sharon K. Anderson).
Appendix A: ICF Code of Ethics.
Appendix B: Professional Coaching Language for Greater Public Understanding (David Mathew Prior).
Index.
