The Coaching Ethics Case Study Standard 2.7 addresses maintaining the privacy of client contact information. It features a life coach who fails to follow email protocol and sends out a mass email with contact information visible to others.
Intended for ICF professionals, including coaches, mentors, and supervisors, this valuable resource highlights the ethical importance of double checking that no personal information is inadvertently exposed for others to see while communicating with clients. It explores how a pause and thorough recheck can prevent such mistakes and ensure full client confidentiality.
This document is essential for coaches committed to upholding ICF standards in complex situations.
Topics
Coaching Essentials, Coaching Ethics, Discover - Your Coaching Career
Resource Type
Case Studies
Audience Type
Coach Educators, Experienced Coaches, External Coaches, HR & Organizational Leaders, ICF Assessors, ICF Chapter Leaders, Individuals Interested in Experiencing Coaching, Internal Coaches, Managers/Leaders Using Coaching Skills, Mentor Coaches, New Coaches, Professional Coaches, Team and Group Coaches
Language
English
Cost for Members
$0.00 USD
Cost for Non-Members
$0.00 USD
Publish Date
March 26, 2025
Revision Date
April 1, 2025
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