Code Of Ethics
Our organisation, Global Executive Coaches, is committed to maintaining good practice. This Code of Ethics and Good Practice sets out the essential elements of sound ethical practice. For the purposes of this code, the person receiving coaching is called the client. All Clients should expect a high standard of practice from their Coach. To ensure that this is achieved coaches commit to operate in accordance with our Code of Ethics and Good Practice for ethical, competent and effective practice.
Coaches are responsible for ensuring that clients are fully informed of the coaching contract, terms and conditions, prior to or at the initial session. All claims made by the Coach should be honest, accurate and consistent with maintaining the Coaching profession’s good standing.
Coaches are required to maintain appropriate records of their work with Clients, ensuring that any such records are accurate and that reasonable security precautions are taken to protect against third party disclosure. Attention must be given to the client’s rights under any current local legislation.
Coaches are required to monitor the quality of their work and to seek feedback wherever possible from Clients and other professionals as appropriate.
A coach should aim to undertake a minimum of 20 hours of continuing professional development in the theory and practice of coaching on an annual basis.
Coaches are required to keep themselves informed of any statutory or legal requirements that may affect their work and to have appropriate current professional liability insurance.
Coaches are required to consider the impact of any dual relationships they may hold with regards to their clients and/or any sponsoring organisations.
Coaches are required to recognise their own personal and professional limitations. Coaches must act in a manner that does not bring the profession of coaching into disrepute.
