Ethics

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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.

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Coaching in a Globally Charged Climate

Join Coaching in a Globally Charged Climate with Pandora “Pan” Ray to reflect on the intersection of ethics, values, and global challenges. Engage in meaningful conversations, share perspectives, and identify strategies to navigate societal issues with empathy and integrity.

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Embodiment of Ethics with Love

Join the Embodiment of Ethics with Love webinar, led by Robin Shohet, to explore your ethical identity as a coach. Gain insights into integrating ethics with compassion into your coaching presence, fostering client trust, and creating a positive systemic impact.

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Digging Deeper into Ethical Standards with ICE

Join us for a webinar on navigating ethical dilemmas in coaching. Learn from ICF’s Insights and Considerations for Ethics (ICE) Work Group members as they share real coaching scenarios and practical strategies for applying ethical guidelines in your daily practice. This session will strengthen your ethical confidence and decision-making skills.

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Explore the World of Ethics in Coaching With ICF!

Explore the coaching Code of Ethics and valuable resources like the Ethics Assist Line and a complimentary three-hour ethics course applicable for ICF credential renewal. This session goes beyond a webinar, offering a chance to deepen your understanding of ethics in coaching and get answers to your questions about ethical practice.

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Ethics of Coaching Packages and Refunds

Gain fresh insights into coaching package agreements in this interactive workshop. Explore best practices for setting up coaching packages, weigh the pros and cons, and review strategies for managing refunds to create a smooth client experience.

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Jazzing Up Both Sides of Expectations

How can we track expectations throughout the coaching and educational journey? This workshop delves into expectation management in coaching by exploring the role of ethics in establishing and maintaining agreements. Using classical jazz as a metaphor, we’ll uncover how the collaborative “dance” between provider, participant, and the space between them fosters ethical practice and mutual understanding.

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Bringing Our Values and Our Code of Ethics to Life in Our Coaching Practice

Join us for an on-demand session exploring how our values and the ICF Code of Ethics in coaching come alive in practice. Discover ways to integrate ethical principles deeply into your coaching approach, enhancing integrity and professionalism

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Ética: Caminar en la Acción (Walking in the Action) – Spanish

Únase a la Comunidad de Práctica Ética y Elena G. Espinal para una sesión única en su tipo donde se expondrán casos reales, respetando el secreto profesional, para que los participantes en grupos pequeños evalúen si existe un incumplimiento ético y en qué se basa el Código Ético. En esta sesión, distinguiremos diferentes faltas a la ética y los relacionaremos con el Código de Ética, así como también identificaremos la aplicación del Código de Ética.

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The Ethics of Working with a Sponsor

As understanding of coaching ethics grows among program sponsors, coaches hold responsibility for ensuring clients, organizations, and stakeholders are fully informed and supported. This session offers insights into establishing ethically sound

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