Coaching Relationship. Coaching is a partnership between the Coach and the Client, which facilitates a thought- provoking and creative process which inspires the client to maximise their personal and professional potential. Coach agrees: • As your Coach, I am committed to working in partnership, to help you achieve your personal and/or professional goals. • I see you as naturally creative, resourceful and whole, ready to explore, grow and embody your highest potential. • I will not seek to impose my views, opinions or instruct you in any way. When I have an observation or insight that may be helpful, I will share these with your permission. • I see our work together a collaboration. I am never in a position of authority over you. My role in our relationship is to facilitate the coaching conversation in service of your highest good. • I agree to bring awareness to your blind spots, in a caring and skillful manner, trusting you know I have your wholeness and success in mind at all times. • I will be your champion, your coach and your visioning partner. • I agree to maintain and uphold the ethics and standards of behaviour set by the International Coach Federation (ICF). • At the beginning of our coaching engagement, I will ensure that the Client is clear about the distinction between Coaching/Consulting/Mentoring/Therapy. Client agrees: • As Client, I am committed to learning more about myself and how I operate in the world. • I will communicate honestly, be open to feedback and participate fully in the coaching process. • I am responsible for all choices and decisions I make as a result of our coaching sessions. I acknowledge that commitment to coaching outcomes is my responsibility. • I understand that my Coach is not and will not be liable for any action or inaction, or any direct or indirect results of my actions. • I understand that coaching is not therapy or counselling and does not substitute for therapy if needed.
Coaching Relationship. ⮚ I will exercise a high degree of professionalism, integrity and honesty. ⮚ I am committed to your success; therefore, I commit to following your agenda. What you say you want is my absolute focus and the focus of every coaching conversation. ⮚ I will, at all times, maintain the highest ethical standards and follow the Ethical Guidelines of the International Coaching Federation (ICF). ⮚ Our coaching sessions are completely confidential. I will not reveal any of the content of our coaching sessions. ⮚ I am not: A personal consultant, personal trainer, therapist, life manager, minister, or an expert in your life. The power of coaching exists in our relationship. Your Commitment to our Coaching Relationship: ⮚ I request that you also bring a high degree of professionalism, integrity and honesty to your coaching sessions. ⮚ I request that you allow yourself to be open to new possibilities, fresh ideas and unique ways of finding solutions. ⮚ I request that you be accountable and committed to producing your results. ⮚ I request that you use all of the resources provided, including me as your coach, to the fullest extent to get the most from your coaching. ⮚ I request that you be prepared for each coaching session including the completion of any requested form or homework assignment. Getting the Most from Your Coach: ⮚ Come with a clear agenda and lead our sessions. That is, if you know exactly what you want from our coaching appointment you are more likely to get it. ⮚ Please use our relationship as a resource, not as an answer. I will help you to discover your own answers. I do not and will not tell you what to do. ⮚ Communicate authentically by being open, honest and direct at all times. Have the courage to get your needs met. I will respect your needs. ⮚ Make sure you are fully heard. Have the courage to express yourself openly. ⮚ Be prepared to be challenged. I will hold you accountable to your vision and goals.
Coaching Relationship. The success of any relationship relies upon open communication about expectations. The information below will help you gain a good understanding of the type of relationship we will have. The ICF Code of Ethics governs my relationship, as the Coach, with you, as the Client, and the methodology is informed by the ICF Core Competency framework and by knowledge gained in ongoing professional development, study and supervision. Our partnership will work best if: • You are ready and motivated to create positive change. • You are open and truthful in all conversations. You can say anything to me. I trust you will let me know if something makes you uncomfortable or you don't want to respond to a question. If at any time, you experience discomfort during one of our sessions or are unsatisfied with my coaching, please bring it to my attention. We are working as a team and together we’ll make the necessary adjustments to keep the coaching process moving forward. • You are willing to try new ways of thinking, behaving and learning. • You take responsibility for completing agreed actions between sessions. • You let me know if something is not working, or you are not ready for change. What I promise you: Much of what I believe can be summed up in Xxx Xxxxxx’x Four Agreements in addition: • I will be present and available for you when you call/meet at our scheduled times • I will endeavour to be unconditionally constructive and supportive • I will be straightforward and honest • I will be professional at all times • I will adhere to the International Coach Federation (ICF) Code of Ethics and Confidentiality (xxxx://xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx). I will not divulge your name or content discussed in the coaching relationship without your permission, to the extent allowed by the law. Therefore, while confidentiality is crucial to the quality of our relationship, if you share with me that you are engaged in illegal activity or intend harm to yourself or others, I reserve the right to disclose that information to the appropriate authorities. You are, however, free to tell anyone you choose about the benefits you get from our relationship. continued over> • At no time will I use any information you share with me for my own personal benefit without your express permission. • Occasionally, certain topics and information may be shared anonymously with other coaching professionals for training or consultation purposes. Your identity or details that could identify you will never be disclose...
Coaching Relationship. Ø I will exercise a high degree of professionalism, integrity and honesty.
