Law and Ethics in Coaching

"e;This book provides an easy-to-read introduction to the core ethical and professional issues faced by all coaches irrespective of length of coaching experience. The case studies and guidelines in this book will help coaches constructively reflect on their coaching practice, and will help build the solid ethical foundation that professional coaching practice demands. A very useful text for both the beginning and experienced coach."e; --Anthony M. Grant, PhD, Director, Coaching Psychology Unit, University of Sydney "e;Pat Williams is quickly becoming the authority on the ethics of the coaching profession. He brings his full integrity and passion to this wonderful book. Do not overlook the importance of this book to your success."e; --Laura Berman Fortgang, MCC, pioneer in the coaching field and author of Take Yourself to the Top and Now What? 90 Days to a New Life Direction The first comprehensive book covering ethical and legal guidelines for personal and executive coaches As coaching grows into a unique and fully established profession, coaches are already discovering and dealing with the special ethical and legal dilemmas that can arise in the coaching context. Law and Ethics in Coaching presents the first comprehensive look at ethical and legal issues in coaching. From coach-client conflicts to conflicts of interest, from assessments to informed consent, the authors detail the breadth of ethical quandaries in coaching and provide highly practical advice for avoiding problems--and for solving them. With contributions from leaders in law, ethics, and coaching, the text includes coverage of: * The emergence of the coaching profession and its intersection with ethics and law * Foundations of ethics for professions * Making ethical choices * Getting, growing, and measuring coaching ability * Developing and maintaining client trust * Multiple-role relationships in coaching * Ethical use of assessments in coaching * Legal issues and solutions for coaches * The intersection of culture and ethics in organizations * Coaching into the future Filled with a dynamic blend of case studies, discussion questions, illuminating quotes, and other examples, Law and Ethics in Coaching is both a trailblazing professional reference and an unparalleled textbook for coaching programs.

"This book provides an easy-to-read introduction to the coreethical and professional issues faced by all coaches irrespectiveof length of coaching experience. The case studies and guidelinesin this book will help coaches constructively reflect on theircoaching practice, and will help build the solid ethical foundationthat professional coaching practice demands. A very useful text forboth the beginning and experienced coach."Anthony M. Grant, PhD, Director, Coaching Psychology UnitUniversity of Sydney"Pat Williams is quickly becoming the authority on the ethics ofthe coaching profession. He brings his full integrity and passionto this wonderful book. Do not overlook the importance of this bookto your success."Laura Berman Fortgang, MCC, pioneer in the coaching field andauthor of Take Yourself to the Top and Now What? 90 Days to a NewLife DirectionThe first comprehensive book covering ethical and legal guidelinesfor personal and executive coachesAs coaching grows into a unique and fully established professioncoaches are already discovering and dealing with the specialethical and legal dilemmas that can arise in the coaching context.Law and Ethics in Coaching presents the first comprehensive look atethical and legal issues in coaching. From coach-client conflictsto conflicts of interest, from assessments to informed consent, theauthors detail the breadth of ethical quandaries in coaching andprovide highly practical advice for avoiding problems--and forsolving them.With contributions from leaders in law, ethics, and coaching, thetext includes coverage of:* The emergence of the coaching profession and its intersectionwith ethics and law* Foundations of ethics for professions* Making ethical choices* Getting, growing, and measuring coaching ability* Developing and maintaining client trust* Multiple-role relationships in coaching* Ethical use of assessments in coaching* Legal issues and solutions for coaches* The intersection of culture and ethics in organizations* Coaching into the futureFilled with a dynamic blend of case studies, discussion questionsilluminating quotes, and other examples, Law and Ethics in Coachingis both a trailblazing professional reference and an unparalleledtextbook for coaching programs.

About the Contributors.Preface.1. The Profession of Coaching: Its Emergence and Intersectionwith Ethics and Law (Patrick Williams).2. Foundations of Professional Ethics (Karen Colby Weiner).3. Ethical Choice: An Outcome of Being, Becoming and Doing(Sharon K. Anderson, Heather T. Wagoner, and G. Kurt Moore).4. Competence: Getting, Growing, and Measuring Coaching Ability(Margaret Krigbaum).5. Developing and Maintaining Client Trust: Professional FocusClear Agreements, and Confidentiality (Dolly M. Garlo).6. Multiple-Role Relationships in Coaching (Ofer Zur and SharonK. Anderson).7. Ethical Use of Assessments in Coaching (Debra Robinson).8. Legal Issues and Solutions for Coaches (William H. Lindbergand Andrew R. Desmond).9. The Intersection of Culture and Ethics (MarilynO'Hearne and Charles Hamrick).10. Coaching to Come (Patrick Williams, William H. Lindberg, andSharon K. Anderson).Appendix A: ICF Code of Ethics.Appendix B: Professional Coaching Language for Greater PublicUnderstanding (David Mathew Prior).Index.