The Self-Evolved Leader: Elevate Your Focus and Develop Your People in a World That Refuses to Slow Down by Dave McKeown
Dave McKeown does a great job of promoting practical action by explaining how our ideas of leadership have evolved and making a case for what resonates now and where we may need to adjust—or perhaps even start over in how we lead. Read More...
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Our Bootcamp is designed to get you back to feeling like yourself fast. To avoid overwhelm, we cover critical topics sequentially so you can make small changes quickly and experience immediate results.
We start by creating a clear picture of your desired outcome and showing how feeling stuck can benefit you. You’ll also learn how to increase your physical and mental energy and a quick (less than 5 minutes!), easy way to improve your mood.
It’s easier to succeed when your environment completely supports you. You’ll learn how to easily analyze yours and bring it into alignment. We’ll also cover techniques for viewing your work situation in a neutral, productive way–allowing you to move within it effortlessly.
Values impact your behaviors, decisions, relationships and direction in life. Yet your values are often not aligned with your workplace. Standards are what we honor because we believe they will lead us to our goals. Logically you’d think high standards would result in a superior result but just the opposite often occurs. In this session we’ll cover how to maintain your standards when they’re not shared and how to stay true to yourself without making it an issue for others.
If you’re like most achievers, you welcome and thrive on responsibility. Sometimes, however, your life can feel like one long “to do” list leaving little time to figure out what is working – or not – in your life. We’ll cover how to retrain your teammates, how to redefine your role and the concept of “responsibility without authority” – having one without the other makes success impossible.
Understanding how personal beliefs drive behavior is critical to freeing you from feeling trapped. This is a deeply personal and important aspect necessary to move into action. You’ll learn how to uncover the core belief that is out of alignment and the 5 step process you can use to replace it.
Control is like catnip to high achievers – we all want it. But surprisingly few exercise control in the one area where they actually have it. This cycle of relentlessly trying to get control over an uncontrollable situation is exhausting and self–defeating. Resetting expectations so you can focus on fulfilling activities will provide the energy you need to regain your perspective and take action.
If you’re surrounded by those who constantly violate your boundaries it will create conflict, drama and drain your energy. When you set and maintain appropriate boundaries you will experience an almost immediate reduction of stress. We will review the 5–step boundary setting process; discuss how to hold the line without alienating others or compromising your standards, and the implications of not being able to say “no”.
Your work each session will have helped you uncover your personal traps and provided strategies for overcoming them. We’ll do a quick review and focus on how to use your strategic plan so you’ll never get in this situation again. We’ll also review how to appropriately take responsibility, how to manage workplace expectations and perceptions and the best habits for self–management when “overwhelm” strikes again – as it inevitably will.
Our Bootcamp is designed to get you back to feeling like yourself fast. To avoid overwhelm, we cover critical topics sequentially so you can make small changes quickly and experience immediate results.
We start by creating a clear picture of your desired outcome and showing how feeling stuck can benefit you. You’ll also learn how to increase your physical and mental energy and a quick (less than 5 minutes!), easy way to improve your mood.
It’s easier to succeed when your environment completely supports you. You’ll learn how to easily analyze yours and bring it into alignment. We’ll also cover techniques for viewing your work situation in a neutral, productive way–allowing you to move within it effortlessly.
Values impact your behaviors, decisions, relationships and direction in life. Yet your values are often not aligned with your workplace. Standards are what we honor because we believe they will lead us to our goals. Logically you’d think high standards would result in a superior result but just the opposite often occurs. In this session we’ll cover how to maintain your standards when they’re not shared and how to stay true to yourself without making it an issue for others.
If you’re like most achievers, you welcome and thrive on responsibility. Sometimes, however, your life can feel like one long “to do” list leaving little time to figure out what is working – or not – in your life. We’ll cover how to retrain your teammates, how to redefine your role and the concept of “responsibility without authority” – having one without the other makes success impossible.
Understanding how personal beliefs drive behavior is critical to freeing you from feeling trapped. This is a deeply personal and important aspect necessary to move into action. You’ll learn how to uncover the core belief that is out of alignment and the 5 step process you can use to replace it.
Control is like catnip to high achievers – we all want it. But surprisingly few exercise control in the one area where they actually have it. This cycle of relentlessly trying to get control over an uncontrollable situation is exhausting and self–defeating. Resetting expectations so you can focus on fulfilling activities will provide the energy you need to regain your perspective and take action.
If you’re surrounded by those who constantly violate your boundaries it will create conflict, drama and drain your energy. When you set and maintain appropriate boundaries you will experience an almost immediate reduction of stress. We will review the 5–step boundary setting process; discuss how to hold the line without alienating others or compromising your standards, and the implications of not being able to say “no”.
Your work each session will have helped you uncover your personal traps and provided strategies for overcoming them. We’ll do a quick review and focus on how to use your strategic plan so you’ll never get in this situation again. We’ll also review how to appropriately take responsibility, how to manage workplace expectations and perceptions and the best habits for self–management when “overwhelm” strikes again – as it inevitably will.
You’ve got questions – we’ve got answers!
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express® and Discover credit cards. Our payment processing protocol complies with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) to ensure that all credit card information is processed, stored and transmitted in a secure environment. If you prefer to pay by check or wire transfer please contact us.
We stand behind our work. We know our products have the potential for transforming your career and life just as long as you do the work.
If you decide at anytime within the first month that your CD or DVD program is not for you, simply return your selection(s) for an exchange or refund equal to the price of the product(s). Please note our MP3 programs are non-refundable.
Don’t Panic! Click here to reset your password. If you can’t remember your user name, you can search by email address. If all else fails, contact us and our techno-genius will help you.
Check and see if the disc is labeled “data.” If so, put the CD in your computer. You should get an option to “open folder to view files” — if not double click on your CD drive to open the CD. You will find both audio and pdf files on the disc. Double click the audio file and your default audio player will open, import, and start playing the file.
We know how frustrating it can be when you order an instant download and it’s not available instantly! Make sure clientcare@ourcorporatelife.com has been added to your safe–sender/whitelist and check your spam/junk folder. If you still can’t find it, please contact us and we’ll respond as soon as humanly possible!
We customize our pricing based on a number of different variables. Once we understand the scale and scope of your request we would be happy to provide an estimate. Please contact us to discuss your needs in more detail.
“My executive coaching has been an invaluable experience. One that has helped me be more self-aware and better navigate my career. I sincerely believe that it takes the right coach matched to the right person to see the benefits. I was fortunate enough to be connected with Amanda. She brings her wealth of experience navigating many different situations in the corporate landscape with an astute ability to objectively see big and small picture dynamics. She has a keen sense to quickly assess a person’s strengths and development needs with the customized counsel on how to leverage strengths and grow.”
“Amanda has tremendous insight into Chandler Chicco Agency, having worked with employees at all levels. This insight really helps her understand both sides of a situation and the dynamics at play. She helped me develop different strategies and tools for approaching people, as well as being more aware of my intentions vs. how people perceive me and why those perceptions exist.”
“I expect that even if I don’t follow this (Get Recognized for the Value You Bring) advice to the letter, the concepts will be a tiny voice in my head, filtering my experiences and guiding by behavior. I already put some of these ideas into practice in a strategy meeting I had been dreading – specifically, taking things less personally, offering proactive approaches, and owning the value of my work… and left the room feeling energized to kick off this new project. Just one example of the practical steps I am now taking.”
“ALLOWING YOURSELF TO WIN is a powerful tool that helped me identify and change certain core beliefs that were keeping me “stuck”. The program lays out a practical, do-able approach to help identify self-sabotaging behaviors, uncover the core beliefs driving those behaviors and replace those beliefs with more empowering ones. I highly recommend this program!”
“I was a little hesitant about being part of a group call when I first learned about the Taking Control of Your Career Bootcamp. However, while participating in the program, I found sharing experiences with peers in different companies and industries extremely helpful and insightful.”
“I fall into the same traps with each new job. I found the Taking Control of Your Career Bootcamp to be very valuable in helping me assess the reasons why I do so. It also provided tools to help me examine my core values, how I set boundaries, how to identify the appropriate tasks to take responsibility for in my work as well as how to evaluate my circle of influencers.
It has impacted me and my interactions with others well beyond my career. I found it provided really important “life lessons” and tools that you may otherwise never have the opportunity to come across, allowing you to evaluate and improve every aspect of your life. After you’ve been through TCCB, you will have a new way of looking at how and why you act/react to everything around you in terms of your personal values and standards.”
“Having reviewed different coaches to work with, I chose to work with Amanda because of her real-world experience. I was glad I did, because her perspectives on issues and questions I had were helpful; she could easily relate to them, break them down and discuss and process them with me, and help me arrive at relevant, pragmatic conclusions, which I then put into action.”
“I got a lot out of the experience and the time just flew by. By the end, our entire group had all come quite a long way!
I have a better sense of why certain things appeal to me vs others. I also now am able to articulate my benefit in a natural way, to be as effective as possible in the workplace. This allows me to uncover new opportunities and assess immediately whether they are a good fit for me.
The exercises were very thought-provoking and really increased my self-awareness. The process helped me understand the decisions I had made to date and how I could consciously apply my new thinking to future opportunities. I especially appreciated the weekly live group brainstorming. Their feedback and insights were invaluable.
The site was a tremendous resource, which I appreciated having access to. I went back many times to replay the helpful and encouraging video tips, access the course exercises and revisited the recording of our actual webinar.
I would recommend this experience to anyone who wants to get clearer on what they “bring to the party” so they can best leverage their talents in the workplace.”
“I was hoping to learn how to better differentiate myself from others. Making a Living at What You Love was a great way to uncover your uniqueness, what drives you, and where to best utilize your talents. And I never would have gotten to this insight on my own. Now I am able to voice my unique point-of-difference and see how I can add even more value at work-in my current and future positions. I would definitely recommend MLWL.”
“I was amazed at how easy it was to make small changes that have had such a profound effect in my life. When I first joined the Taking Control of Your Career Bootcamp, I was skeptical that I could actually make any change, but I’m already seeing results from taking small steps.
At the beginning, I joined the live calls from my office. Now that I am better able to manage my own time and the time of my team members, just 8 weeks later I can make it home for the group calls. I initially thought my teammates would be resentful of me as I changed my way of working. In fact, they are very complimentary of how respectful I am of their time and how much more efficient I am.
This program will show you why you’re feeling stuck as well as how to take back control of your career.”
“The Taking Control of Your Career Bootcamp was really helpful not just from a career standpoint but even as a general guide for how to navigate through different situations. When I first started TCCB, I really didn’t think I had a lot of options, based on what I had heard from others. But this experience helped me realize that what ‘they’ say doesn’t really matter. Slowly I’m starting to see how I make automatic assumptions about what I ‘should’ or ‘shouldn’t’ do, both at work and outside work, and I’ve been learning to challenge my thinking.
I found it helpful to hear what others were experiencing. A lot of what we discussed was pretty eye-opening, and it’s made me rethink how I conduct myself at work and even in social settings. So far, I’ve been taking small steps, changing small things to keep reminding myself that I’m in a transitional phase–it’s helped keep me more focused on changing how I go through my day and motivated me by helping me remember when I’ve felt that I was doing really well.
I learned that I have more control than I thought by understanding what is controlling and driving my thoughts and actions.”
“I joined to figure out whether a career change would be right for me. But moments into the first session, I realized that it was so much more. The Taking Control of Your Career Bootcamp enabled me to better articulate my thoughts and understand my behavior resulting in increased self-awareness. I was amazed to discover how this impacted not only my professional life but my personal life as well. The TCCB experience has put me in touch with my own ability to look inside and make changes to achieve personal and professional growth. In fact, I started a new job less than 2 months after TCCB ended!”
“I am far clearer on my personal and professional boundaries and have learned to take nothing personally – this is just business. The Taking Control of Your Career Bootcamp was an extremely eye-opening experience that provided me with a better sense of myself, who I am, and where I want and need to go, both professionally and personally.
I have taken simple, little steps so far – small changes to everyday routines, limiting unnecessary “noise” from news media, etc. to help me think differently about work and alleviate my frustrations. I appreciated the camaraderie of others experiencing the same challenges I face.”
“Amanda is a winner! She has superb people skills and is the kind of coach who truly allows her clients to discover their strengths, become aware of their developmental opportunities and if they have blind spots reveal them in a positive constructive way.
She keeps her commitments, holds you accountable and seeks a win win situation for all.”
“I can’t say I was skeptical going into this coaching experience, because I had heard a number of positive things about it from colleagues. But I was a little wary about sharing how I truly felt, as well as investing the time to really get the most out of this experience. I can say without reservation that I grew professionally from the learnings that Amanda and I uncovered, and putting these learnings into practice has improved my day-to-day work life. I am thankful for the experience!”
“This experience improved my understanding regarding my value to my company, where my particular interests lie and how I can achieve the goals I set forth. Amanda has an amazing ability to understand who you are and help you grow professionally.”
“I have had the pleasure of working with Amanda for many years – both being coached and having her coach my team – and I have consistently found her counsel tremendously valuable. She is able to quickly diagnose a situation, provide valuable perspective and give practical advice resulting in sustainable solutions.”
“I have nothing but positive experiences to share during my work with Amanda. At first, I have to admit that I was a bit skeptical; being in such a challenging position, it was hard to visualize what success would look like coming out of these sessions. Amanda was personable, easy to talk to and very intelligent. It was easy to take her advice because she built a valuable level of trust early on. She helped me recognize behaviors that were having a negative impact on how I perceived my work, and together we identified solutions that were quickly measurable. I feel better going into work every day knowing that I’m better equipped to handle stressful situations that form part of our everyday work lives.”
“I’ve had the good fortune of working with Amanda over the past year and a half. She’s been instrumental in helping me navigate my way through a considerable professional challenge. Her counsel, knowledge and ability to quickly assess situations and provide positive solutions, has been priceless. In addition, her business acumen, thoughtful analysis, results driven approach – and I must include “quick wit” are just some of the qualities that make her an exceptional coach! I highly recommend Amanda.”
“As a part of my career coach certification, I was required to select and work with a mentor coach. I am pleased to recommend Amanda as an executive coach. She quickly helped me achieve clarity with my business model. She also supported my efforts to create more visibility for my coaching practice. Amanda is great at using her critical listening skills as she assists her clients in defining the framework they need to achieve success.”
“Want to maximize your time spent on LinkedIn? I highly recommend Amanda’s webinar. For both newbies and busy folks alike, the free webinar provides practical and strategic advice about the site’s many strengths and capabilities. The live-demo walks you through the nuts and bolts of setting up and managing your profile and the various options available to optimize your LinkedIn experience. Most importantly, Amanda explains how to craft a profile that expresses your unique professional brand. Watch this webinar if you want your profile to tell a compelling story–and to be more than just another page in an online directory. Find the webinar on the home page of her website, Our Corporate Life. www.ourcorporatelife.com”
“I’m an advertising copywriter and have been reading the free e-zines (ie, electronic newsletters) from Our Corporate Life since they started. I recommend them for anyone who works in advertising/marketing (I think the e-mail to sign up is ourcorporatelife.com/subscribe). The topics for the main features are always about something that impacts my life in small or big ways. I’ve used some of the practical tips to help my career or improve the quality of my working life (both as an on-staff and freelance writer). Then there are articles that just provide great food for thought re career. The good news is that the newsletters are short and well written (yes, that’s coming from a professional writer) and you don’t have to wade through lots of content to get to the key and helpful points/information.”
“I have found the Our Corporate Life ezine very worthwhile. It’s practical, relevant and almost like having a ‘virtual mentor’. Personally I think people should pay for this content—it’s much better than most of what’s out there and I always get at least one good idea, reminder or insight. Plus it’s quick and fun to read!!!”
“I attended a presentation that Amanda Mitchell made at an NJ Ad Club event. It was the best time spent in a very long time! All the tools we use regularly for our clients are at our disposal, but we so rarely focus them on ourselves, our own careers, and our own happiness. When I left the event, I was extremely energized to make some changes I’ve been considering for a while, but never clarified in my own mind. In a very clear, friendly way, Amanda provided the tools to help me focus on what I really want, and who I really am outside of my job title. I highly recommend Amanda’s presentation to everyone wanting insight into themselves and how to make that work on a professional level.”
“Years after I originally worked with Amanda I continue to use her advice as a guiding principle – and often “hear her” in my head (in a good way!) She keeps you focused on practical strategies that work for both you and your business. Occasionally I’ll reach out for a “strategy session” and find I consistently come away with new insights. And most importantly – she has a ridiculously sublime sense of humor.”
“[Coaching] helped me focus my attention on my own performance and goals, instead of being pulled in a million directions. I realized that in order to be the leader and colleague I strive to be I need to be fulfilled and satisfied. Amanda is an incredibly helpful, independent sounding board who helped me navigate difficult staffing/management challenges and experiment with various management approaches that got results while remaining sensitive to the different work styles of my colleagues. Coaching is a great opportunity to reflect on professional performance and career goals while working with someone who can help guide the process.”
“Coaching helps you objectively evaluate your work style and behaviors so that you can focus your efforts on areas that will help you the most. Learning how to tailor my interactions and respond to my audience has increased my ability to “command” a room…and my confidence in general. The experience was extremely beneficial and I truly believe I have become a better a leader and team player as a result.”
“The Our Corporate Life ezine content is relevant, interesting, and tight. The ideas and recommendations offered often resonate with me as they align with my philosphy and the practices in which I have engaged over the course of my HR career. When I contacted Amanda to determine if I might share Our Corporate Life ezine with our staff and what the associated cost would be I was surprised to learn that Our Corporate Life were happy to have us use it gratis (with proper attribution of course!) If you are a leader and not currently reading Our Corporate Life ezine you should be.”
“I was able to make regular, positive changes so that I achieved my goals. Through the process I also became much more clear and able to identify the actions that aligned most powerfully with my goals. I am excited to use what I’ve learned to help my company—and myself—grow and change.”
“Coaching helps remind you why you chose your field in the first place and gain an appreciation for what you contribute to your organization. Reconnecting with my values has helped me manage more easily and confidently through challenges. I am now able to provide even more value to my company at less personal cost. Oh, and Amanda is the cat’s meow.”
“I engaged Amanda to speak to the NYC Metro Chapter of Women in Sports and Events (WISE) on the topic of increasing your workplace influence. She provided practical strategies in a thought-provoking context. Our members walked away ready to take action and motivated by the compelling argument she made. Her delivery was dynamic and poised to suit women at any stage of their careers.”
“Amanda was a featured speaker at a WISE (Women in Sports and Events) career event held at CBS. Her breadth of knowledge, her communication skills, and her professional acumen made a positive impression on our audience. In addition, I have referred associates to Amanda for one-on-one career coaching, and she has garnered rave reviews from my contacts. In sum, Amanda is stellar in every aspect of her professional career.”
“Amanda presented a new and different perspective on figuring out what you love to do professionally and detailed a practical strategy to achieve this when she spoke to our group, Barnard Business and Professional Women (BBPW). Her unique perspective on Finding Your Passion was focused and thought-provoking, every member walked away with tools they could use to start the process for themselves. If you are looking for an expert who can engage your audience and provide practical solutions I would definitely recommend Amanda.”
“I participated in Making a Living at What You Love (MLWL) and found the small group/team approach created a non-threatening environment where I could explore and examine what I love to do. The program provided specific tools as well as a way to approach articulating my interests and expertise in a compelling way. MLWL also helped me to understand and appreciate the difference between what I can do/am good at versus what I WANT to do. I now have a specific and clear strategy and the ability to articulate my point-of-difference.”
“After a decade of success in a career that started as a job, I was hooked on the trappings of praise and money instead of daily fulfillment. I was bored and worse, discontented. Making a Living At What You Love (MLWL) is like a magical mirror allowing you to see what makes you happiest. The program Amanda has crafted not only illuminates your secret career desires, but also gives you the tools to express them to any audience to attract the right opportunities. As each week unfolded, my passions became clearer and my excitement for working grew. Whether in my current position or seeking for a new opportunity I have been able to refer to and utilize my Point Of Difference to guide my choices and better promote my unique skills more effectively. So ask yourself…”What do I love?” Psst – little known fact. You already have the answer you just don’t know how to realize it….But Amanda does.”
“Amanda presented a webinar for members of the Alumni Association titled “How to Thrive Regardless of Your Environment.” Her expertise, professionalism and personality combined to make a very impactful presentation. Our participants remained engaged by posing questions throughout the presentation. Amanda made sure that her timing in the presentation allowed for an ample question and answer period. Amanda was a pleasure to work with. My hope is that she will agree to present to our members again!”
“As I drive my (successful) career in a new direction, I was prepared to try on some new thinking. I understood the benefit of identifying a unique point-of-difference (POD) for a product but had never considered applying the concept to myself. This experience stretched my thinking in new ways and the group interaction and feedback provided new perspectives and clarity. I’ve never spent so much dedicated thinking time solely on myself! Better yet, now when someone says, “so, what do you do?” I can clearly state my POD. Armed with this knowledge, I am confident my next chapter will allow me to fully leverage it.”
Section 1: Definitions
In order to clarify roles in the coaching relationship, it is often necessary to distinguish between the client and the sponsor. In most cases, the client and sponsor are the same person and therefore jointly referred to as the client. For purposes of identification, however, the International Coach Federation defines these roles as follows:
In all cases, coaching engagement contracts or agreements should clearly establish the rights, roles, and responsibilities for both the client and sponsor if they are not the same persons.
Preamble: ICF Professional Coaches aspire to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects positively upon the coaching profession; are respectful of different approaches to coaching; and recognize that they are also bound by applicable laws and regulations.
Section 1: Professional Conduct At Large
As a coach:
1) I will not knowingly make any public statement that is untrue or misleading about what I offer as a coach, or make false claims in any written documents relating to the coaching profession or my credentials or the ICF. 2) I will accurately identify my coaching qualifications, expertise, experience, certifications and ICF Credentials. 3) I will recognize and honor the efforts and contributions of others and not misrepresent them as my own. I understand that violating this standard may leave me subject to legal remedy by a third party. 4) I will, at all times, strive to recognize personal issues that may impair, conflict, or interfere with my coaching performance or my professional coaching relationships. Whenever the facts and circumstances necessitate, I will promptly seek professional assistance and determine the action to be taken, including whether it is appropriate to suspend or terminate my coaching relationship(s). 5) I will conduct myself in accordance with the ICF Code of Ethics in all coach training, coach mentoring, and coach supervisory activities. 6) I will conduct and report research with competence, honesty, and within recognized scientific standards and applicable subject guidelines. My research will be carried out with the necessary consent and approval of those involved, and with an approach that will protect participants from any potential harm. All research efforts will be performed in a manner that complies with all the applicable laws of the country in which the research is conducted. 7) I will maintain, store, and dispose of any records created during my coaching business in a manner that promotes confidentiality, security, and privacy, and complies with any applicable laws and agreements 8) I will use ICF member contact information (e-mail addresses, telephone numbers, etc.) only in the manner and to the extent authorized by the ICF.
Section 2: Conflicts of Interest
As a coach:
9) I will seek to avoid conflicts of interest and potential conflicts of interest and openly disclose any such conflicts. I will offer to remove myself when such a conflict arises. 10) I will disclose to my client and his or her sponsor all anticipated compensation from third parties that I may pay or receive for referrals of that client. 11) I will only barter for services, goods or other non-monetary remuneration when it will not impair the coaching relationship. 12) I will not knowingly take any personal, professional, or monetary advantage or benefit of the coach-client relationship, except by a form of compensation as agreed in the agreement or contract. Section 3: Professional Conduct with Clients
As a coach:
13) I will not knowingly mislead or make false claims about what my client or sponsor will receive from the coaching process or from me as the coach. 14) I will not give my prospective clients or sponsors information or advice I know or believe to be misleading or false. 15) I will have clear agreements or contracts with my clients and sponsor(s). I will honor all agreements or contracts made in the context of professional coaching relationships. 16) I will carefully explain and strive to ensure that, prior to or at the initial meeting, my coaching client and sponsor(s) understand the nature of coaching, the nature and limits of confidentiality, financial arrangements, and any other terms of the coaching agreement or contract. 17) I will be responsible for setting clear, appropriate, and culturally sensitive boundaries that govern any physical contact I may have with my clients or sponsors. 18) I will not become sexually intimate with any of my current clients or sponsors. 19) I will respect the client’s right to terminate the coaching relationship at any point during the process, subject to the provisions of the agreement or contract. I will be alert to indications that the client is no longer benefiting from our coaching relationship. 20) I will encourage the client or sponsor to make a change if I believe the client or sponsor would be better served by another coach or by another resource. 21) I will suggest my client seek the services of other professionals when deemed necessary or appropriate. Section 4: Confidentiality/Privacy
As a coach:
22) I will maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality with all client and sponsor information. I will have a clear agreement or contract before releasing information to another person, unless required by law. 23) I will have a clear agreement upon how coaching information will be exchanged among coach, client, and sponsor. 24) When acting as a trainer of student coaches, I will clarify confidentiality policies with the students. 25) I will have associated coaches and other persons whom I manage in service of my clients and their sponsors in a paid or volunteer capacity make clear agreements or contracts to adhere to the ICF Code of Ethics Part 2, Section 4: Confidentiality/Privacy standards and the entire ICF Code of Ethics to the extent applicable.
Part Three: The ICF Pledge of Ethics
As an ICF Professional Coach, I acknowledge and agree to honor my ethical and legal obligations to my coaching clients and sponsors, colleagues, and to the public at large. I pledge to comply with the ICF Code of Ethics, and to practice these standards with those whom I coach.
If I breach this Pledge of Ethics or any part of the ICF Code of Ethics, I agree that the ICF in its sole discretion may hold me accountable for so doing. I further agree that my accountability to the ICF for any breach may include sanctions, such as loss of my ICF membership and/or my ICF Credentials.
To attain the PCC designation an applicant must adhere to the ICF Code of Ethics and successfully complete:
*An average Client engagement totals 15 hours