Professional Code of Ethics
Lauren Parsons subscribes to the Professional Code of Ethics of Life Coach Associates in relation to all coaching work undertaken. This code of ethics certain core principles and values and provides a guide for responsible practice.
Central to these ethics are the principles of:
•Integrity
•Trust
•Respect
All concerned therefore agree to:
•Conduct themselves in all their dealings in a manner consistent with recognised values of personal and professional integrity.
•Represent themselves honestly with regard to qualifications and level of training achieved.
•Abide by the Privacy Act (1993) by never divulging client information without their permission.
•Treat all clients and business contacts with due courteousness and professional respect.
•Maintain appropriate sexual boundaries.
•Never solicit or enter into any type of intimate relationship with a client while the coaching relationship is in place.
•Refrain from promising results or outcomes that cannot be demonstrated within the legitimate bounds of their coaching work.
•Avoid coaching minors or those of impaired intellectual ability without the express permission of parents or appropriate guardians.
•Refrain from offering any professional information that has not been verified or that breaches the rights of others; e.g. confidentiality.
•Avoid conflicts of interest as much as possible, but if such conflicts do arise refer the matter immediately to Life Coach Associates head office.
•Notify Life Coach Associates of any situations that may lead to litigation, conflict or adverse publicity.
•Respect other practitioners' right to practise and their right to a viable client base.
•Refer to other coaching methods and related professions with the respect that they deserve.
•Agree to have their work monitored if there are any serious concerns raised about their professionalism or level of expertise.
•Enter into commercial relationships that are fair, legal and respect the rights and integrity of all concerned.
•Ensure that all advertising or promotional material is honest and does not make false or deliberately misleading statements.
•Abide by the laws of the land concerning all issues of copyright, intellectual property, trademarks and commercial contracts and agreements.
