Coaching Ethics Case Study Standard 2.3

This document presents a case study on situations where confidentiality may need to be disclosed. It follows Charlotte, a divorce coach, who faces an ethical dilemma when her client’s lawyer requests for her to testify. Charlotte must decide whether to comply or wait to see if she is subpoenaed.

The case highlights the importance of confidentiality in building trust and the need for clear coaching agreements, particularly regarding testifying in a case. The ICF Code of Ethics emphasizes that all parties should be fully aware of and agree on confidentiality policies in advance.

This resource is valuable for coaches who are unclear about testifying for a client but want to maintain ethical coaching practices while balancing what is required by the court system.