The ethical coaches' handbook: Chapter 1
Wendy-Ann Smith
Founder | Ethics & Wellbeing Authority | Coaching Psychologist | Pioneer in Positive Psychology & Coaching Integration | Educator, Speaker & Consultant
Editors:
Wendy-Ann Smith, Jonathan Passmore, Eve Turner, Yi-Ling Lai & David Clutterbuck
Chapter 1 : Ethical coaching and its relationships
Authors: Wendy-Ann Smith & Carrie Arnold
Abstract??
Coaching is a fast-growing helping profession. As more mid-career individuals become educated as independent professional coaches, others in the workforce are equally drawn to coach training opportunities to widen their skills, shift their career trajectory, maximise operational success, or deepen their leadership scope. There are multiple advantages to having more professionals in the workforce with mindset shifts, increased listening ability, or a capability to evoke awareness in others. However, it is essential to ensure distinctions between those who coach and those who possess coaching skills. The field of professional coaching, like any other helping profession, is rooted in principles of competency, integrity, and accountability. Strong ethical practice is the foundation of all professional coaching and is a vital component that may lag in a conscious application or personal responsibility. It is time to question the various roles individuals may play in the coaching profession and begin to interrogate and highlight ethical practice across multiple perspectives, systems, and relationships.
ICF-Certified Career & Leadership Coach/Birkman Professional with extensive HR and Programme Management experience. I support my clients with 20 plus years of UN/International experience
1 年Really nice to know that 'someone has your back' when you need it most. Thanks for sharing!
Leadership Coach, Coaching Supervisor and Mentor
1 年Thank you Wendy-Ann and David for bringing this community together. The book offers a wealth of thought-provoking observations and perspectives. I'm honored to be a part of the project and look forward to mining the wisdom of colleagues.
Author | Leadership Consultant & Executive Coach | Public Speaker | Evidence Based Coaching Associate Faculty at Fielding Graduate University
1 年Wendy-Ann Smith it was a pleasure writing with you and I look forward to seeing your entire labor of love in print!