Values and Ethics in Coaching

Coaches occupy a privileged position, with access to unspoken thoughts, dilemmas and confidences. The ability to understand and work sensitively guiding oneself and clients through the complexity of moral choices that leaders face in modern organisations is a key factor that differentiates excellent coaches from good ones. This book is essential reading for those seeking to put ethical sensitivity at the heart of their practice

• IntroductionPart I: The Nature of Values and EthicsChapter 1: What are Values and Ethics?Chapter 2: Understanding Personal and Professional ValuesPart II: Ethical PracticeChapter 3: Developing the Coaching RelationshipChapter 4: Maintaining an Ethical Coaching PracticeChapter 5: Developing an Evidence-Based Coaching PracticeChapter 6: Practising ReflexivelyChapter 7: Coaching across Professional Boundaries and ContextsPart III: Ethical Issues in Coaching ContextsChapter 8: Ethical Issues in Business CoachingChapter 9: Ethical Issues in Coach Education and TrainingChapter 10: Ethical Issues in Sports CoachingChapter 11: Ethical Issues for Coaching in HealthcareConclusion: Towards a Shared Understanding of Ethical Standards