| Ethics |
Shawn Files, MD
1. I will treat all clients with dignity as free and equal human beings.
2. I will conduct myself in a manner that brings credit to myself, others, and
the coaching profession.
3. I will identify my level of competence to the best of my ability and I will not
misrepresent my qualifications, expertise, or experience as a professional
coach.
4. I will, at the beginning of any coaching relationship, communicate clearly
the terms of our agreement and the expectations of both parties.
5. I will not claim or imply outcomes that I cannot guarantee.
6. I will respect the confidentiality of client’s information except as released
by the client, or as required by law.
7. I will obtain permission from each client before releasing their names as
references.
8. I will recommend different coaches and/or different resources when the
client’s situation requires this.
9. I will avoid conflicts of interest and will give notice of potential conflicts. I
will directly address the potential conflict if I enter into a working relationship
with a client in addition to a coaching relationship and will specifically agree
with the client on how to avoid or manage any such conflict.
10. I will disclose all compensation I may receive for referrals or advice given
to a client and ensure the client is aware of such interest.
11. I will respect the commercial aspects of agreements I make with the
coaching client and the organization which compensates me, if separate. I
will only make agreements that respect all parties and I will honor my
agreements.
12. I will not offer professional information or advice I know to be confidential,
misleading, or for which the accuracy is beyond my competence to assess.
13. I will endeavor to enhance public understanding and acceptance of
professional coaching.
14. I will freely share my skills and practices with other interested coaches in
the profession for the purpose of increasing our mutual level of knowledge
and competence.
15. I will give full acknowledgment to the work and contributions of others.
16. I will respect copyrights, trademarks and intellectual property rights and
comply with laws and my agreements concerning these rights.
17. I will use the International Coach Federation definition of coaching as a
basis of my coaching practice.
18. I will inform my clients of my agreement to follow the Standards of
Conduct of the International Coach Federation.
2. I will conduct myself in a manner that brings credit to myself, others, and
the coaching profession.
3. I will identify my level of competence to the best of my ability and I will not
misrepresent my qualifications, expertise, or experience as a professional
coach.
4. I will, at the beginning of any coaching relationship, communicate clearly
the terms of our agreement and the expectations of both parties.
5. I will not claim or imply outcomes that I cannot guarantee.
6. I will respect the confidentiality of client’s information except as released
by the client, or as required by law.
7. I will obtain permission from each client before releasing their names as
references.
8. I will recommend different coaches and/or different resources when the
client’s situation requires this.
9. I will avoid conflicts of interest and will give notice of potential conflicts. I
will directly address the potential conflict if I enter into a working relationship
with a client in addition to a coaching relationship and will specifically agree
with the client on how to avoid or manage any such conflict.
10. I will disclose all compensation I may receive for referrals or advice given
to a client and ensure the client is aware of such interest.
11. I will respect the commercial aspects of agreements I make with the
coaching client and the organization which compensates me, if separate. I
will only make agreements that respect all parties and I will honor my
agreements.
12. I will not offer professional information or advice I know to be confidential,
misleading, or for which the accuracy is beyond my competence to assess.
13. I will endeavor to enhance public understanding and acceptance of
professional coaching.
14. I will freely share my skills and practices with other interested coaches in
the profession for the purpose of increasing our mutual level of knowledge
and competence.
15. I will give full acknowledgment to the work and contributions of others.
16. I will respect copyrights, trademarks and intellectual property rights and
comply with laws and my agreements concerning these rights.
17. I will use the International Coach Federation definition of coaching as a
basis of my coaching practice.
18. I will inform my clients of my agreement to follow the Standards of
Conduct of the International Coach Federation.
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Copyright 2008 Shawn C. Files, MD LLC All Rights Reserved
Adapted from Marilyn O'Hearne