Wendy-Ann Smith is a leading authority in coaching ethics and well-being, a pioneering figure in the integration of positive psychology, coaching, and ethicality. Wendy founded the Coaching Ethics Forum, the Journal of Coaching Ethics, Ethical Edge Insights, and the Champions of Courage Awards. She is a respected speaker, coach, and consultant who empowers professionals to cultivate ethicality and lead meaningful change, and continues to shape the future of coaching, leadership, and ethical practice.
Author's Events & Professional Development
Ethical Partnership to Embrace Balance of Power
Explore the *balance of power in coaching* through a fresh, ethical lens in this engaging session from the ICF Ethics Community of Practice. Designed for coaches at all levels, coach educators, and leaders using coaching skills, this live conversation will help you reflect on how power, agency, and wellbeing show up in your practice.
Facilitators Wendy-Ann Smith and Jazz Rasool will guide you through the 4Cs of power—Concerns, Co-Creation, Conscience, and Conservation—offering practical ways to apply these concepts in real coaching scenarios. You’ll also examine how emerging technologies like AI are reshaping ethical considerations in coaching today.
With breakout discussions and interactive dialogue, this session goes beyond theory, inviting you to co-create new insights and walk away with tools to build more equitable, transformative coaching partnerships. Whether you’re navigating complex relationships or looking to lead with integrity, this session will deepen your understanding of ethical practice and expand your coaching impact.