DON'T CROSS THE LINE
Coaching is an inconsistent and unregulated business led by practitioners from a wide variety of professional backgrounds.
As a result, the guidelines for defining the coaching relationship often are ambiguous.
This lack of standardization gives rise to a myriad of ethical dilemmas that can tarnish the coaching’s effectiveness as well as lead to potential legal exposure for both the coach and the organization.
The possible ethical dilemmas include such issues as the inappropriate use of coaching as a panacea for whatever ails the organization, lack of professional competence, reporting data that can be misinterpreted, and failing to set clear boundaries for the coaching relationship. While ethical dilemmas occur frequently in the coaching profession, it is possible to recognize and avoid these issues with the help of pre-emptive measures such as an informed consent document.the help of pre-emptive measures such as an informed consent document.These measures can serve as an ethical compass that guides the coaching process toward ethical practices and ultimately a much more effective coaching experience for all. The key to establishing an ethical coaching relationship is addressing the dilemmas early and directly.
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