Core Values and Code of Ethics
Leadership Sanity Coaching Core Values
Honesty:
As your coach, I commit to honesty and operating with transparency, integrity, and authenticity. Throughout our work together, this core value will be evident through my providing honest feedback, maintaining a straightforward attitude toward the coaching process, and offering upfront information about my qualifications, costs, timeframe, and expectations. My goal is to build a relationship with you based on trust, starting with a solid foundation of honesty that empowers you in our coaching relationship.
Confidentiality:
Confidentiality is a cornerstone of our coaching relationship. I assure you that your privacy and personal information will be safeguarded. This core value is clearly outlined in our coaching agreement, along with any limitations that may apply. Knowing that confidentiality is a benchmark in our relationship, you can feel free and comfortable bringing your whole self into the coaching process.
Results-Oriented:
Our coaching process is results-oriented, meaning we will work together to define a clear purpose, set achievable goals, and move towards specific desired outcomes. This core value is reflected in the overall coaching agreement and within each session. I will provide the necessary accountability to guide you toward the goals you have determined, defined, and set for yourself.
Loving People Well:
Above all, my commitment is to love people well. This involves preserving your dignity, creating a safe space, and establishing a trusting relationship. I communicate without judgment and set appropriate boundaries. I also ensure my own emotional health to better support you. By embodying grace in our interactions, I hope to inspire you to extend that same grace to yourself.
Leadership Sanity Coaching Code of Ethics
1. Upfront Communication: I will provide a clear explanation to potential clients and sponsors about the scope and benefits of coaching, limitations of coaching, costs involved, confidentiality, and other expectations.
2. Setting the Agreement: I will set up a coaching agreement from the beginning for overall engagement as well as set an agreement at each appointment. The initial agreement will include a contract stating fees, terms, and conditions.
3. Confidentiality: I will operate with strict privacy and protection of client information unless required to disclose by law or through previously agreed-upon parameters with the coachee and their manager. All confidentiality requirements and limitations will be set forth before coaching begins.
4. Professional and Personal Development: I will pursue and maintain the ICF Professional Coaching Certification. I will also ensure personal emotional health including counseling and coaching if needed, and I will take time to recharge so that I can be fully present and engaged in my coaching relationships.
5. Conflict of Interest: I will identify any conflicts of interest as they arise and seek to resolve them through disclosure and agreement with all involved parties. If a conflict of interest cannot be resolved, I will refer potential clients to another qualified coach.
6. Transparency: I will portray my experience and qualifications honestly in all written and verbal communications. I will strive to clearly communicate the value and limitations of coaching as well as all expected outcomes.
7. Boundaries: I will be mindful of the relationship dynamics between myself and the coaches. I will attempt to mitigate the risk of inappropriate attachment and/or situations where inappropriate intimacy can surface. I will refer the client to another coach if the dynamics cannot be resolved.
8. Respect for Others’ Work: I will not use other people’s work as my own and will give credit as appropriate. I will be mindful of Intellectual property rights and give credit where credit is due.
9. Inclusion and Diversity: I will not discriminate in my coaching practice. I will recognize any power dynamics that might surface and resolve or refer out. I will be mindful of cultural and social differences which may make me a less desirable coach for certain clients and communicate openly about concerns.