Join us for this Voices of Belonging session, Demystifying Ethics, where you’ll explore how ethical thinking supports responsible coaching decisions and gain insights into strengthening trust, transparency, and professionalism in coaching. 

Who Is This For?

  • Credentialed and non‑credentialed coaches who want to deepen their understanding of ethical practice.
  • Individuals considering a coaching career who are looking to explore the role of ethics.
  • Leaders who use coaching approaches and want to strengthen accountability in their work.
  • Members of the public who are looking to understand how ethics support trust and meaningful conversations.

What You Will Learn

  • Analyze common ethical dilemmas in coaching and evaluate how they influence trust and professional responsibility.
  • Apply ethical decision‑making strategies to navigate complex coaching situations with clarity, confidence, and integrity.
  • Differentiate between personal judgment and established ethical standards when responding to challenging coaching scenarios.
  • Demonstrate how ethical awareness strengthens transparency, accountability, and equitable coaching relationships.

Course Details

Ethics can sometimes feel complex or reserved for credentialed professionals, but ethical awareness is at the heart of effective
coaching and responsible leadership. In this engaging conversation, participants will explore how ethical thinking supports
transparency, protects the coaching relationship, and strengthens trust between coaches and clients. Through practical
examples and real-world scenarios, speakers will break down how ethical principles show up in everyday coaching practice
and decision making.

Participants will learn how to identify common ethical dilemmas that arise in coaching conversations, apply ethical decision
making strategies to navigate challenging situations with integrity, and distinguish between personal judgment and established
ethical standards. Attendees will also discover how ethical awareness contributes to more equitable, inclusive coaching
relationships and professional credibility.

This session is designed for professional coaches, newer and experienced coaches, team and group coaches, coach educators,
mentor coaches, HR and organizational leaders, managers who use coaching skills, and individuals interested in experiencing
coaching. Whether you are already practicing or simply curious about the profession, this session offers practical insight
into how ethical awareness strengthens trust, professionalism, and belonging in coaching and leadership.

Speakers

Kristin Kelly, director of ethics, compliance, and culture with the International Coaching Federation. Known for policy and organizational culture development. Discover her latest contributions.

Kristin Kelly

ICF
Headshot of Aikyna Finch, vice president of DEIB, author, and facilitator with the International Coaching Federation. Known for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.  

Aikyna Finch, PCC

International Coaching Federation DEIB