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The CoachNetwork Code of Conduct

Professional Conduct

As A professional coach I agree to:
1.    Practice within the scope of my training
2.    be a positive reflection of the coaching industry in all my interactions with clients, colleagues and the public
3.    always be honest in my word, both written and spoken  and not knowingly make any written or spoken false statements in relation to the coaching profession
4.    accurately, confidentially and lawfully create, maintain, store and dispose of any coaching records
5.    to only use CoachNetwork member information in the manner and extent authorized by CoachNetwork
6.    respect varying professional approaches
7.    claim only my original contributions as my own and give recognition to the contribution of other professionals works
8.    recognize and manage any personal issues that may interfere with my ability to coach effectively
9.    continue to update my professional skills by attending professional development workshops, seminars, telecasts, pod-casts etc
10.    maintain professional insurance


Professional conduct with Clients

As A professional coach I agree to:
11.    set clear and appropriate boundaries regarding physical contact with my clients
12.    not become sexually involved with any of my clients
13.    honour all agreements with my clients
14.    ensure that at each initial session every client is aware of the scope of my practice, financial agreements and other terms of our coaching agreement
15.    not intentionally mislead or make false claims about coaching my clients in any way
16.    allow my clients to terminate coaching at any point if they so choose
17.    refer my clients to other suitable coaches or allied professionals when deemed appropriate or necessary
18.    notify appropriate persons if client discloses a danger to self or others

Confidentiality

As A professional coach I agree to:
19.    keep all records, conversations and information in relations to my clients confidential, unless otherwise agreed to by the client or authorized by law
20.    obtain agreement from my clients before releasing any of their information to any third party


Conflicts of Interest

As A professional coach I agree to:
21.    Openly disclose any conflicts of interest with my clients and discuss how to resolve them
22.    disclose any third party compensations for referrals to my clients
23.    only barter for other remuneration if it will not impair the coaching relationship

The CoachNetwork Coach Declaration

As a professional coach I agree to honour my ethical obligations to my clients, colleagues and the public. I agree to comply with the CoachNetwork Code of Conduct and to model these standards in all aspects of my professional conduct. I agree that if I breach these agreements then CoachNetwork will hold me accountable and may terminate my agreement with CoachNetwork.
 
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