article thumbnail

Executive Coaching Sessions: Are My Coaching Sessions Confidential, Even if My Employer Pays for Them?

International Coaching Federation

ICF-credentialed coaches have a duty to uphold confidentiality: to not divulge any information received in the process of the coaching engagement, without client permission. ICF-credentialed coaches are bound by a code of ethics that safeguards your confidentiality. This information belongs to the client.”

article thumbnail

The Power of Certification: Insights From the 2023 ICF Global Coaching Survey

International Coaching Federation

Based on 14,591 valid survey responses from coach practitioners across 157 countries, the study highlights the significance of holding a certification or credential in the coaching industry. This highlights the financial benefits of investing in a coaching certification, in addition to enhancing your credibility.

article thumbnail

Coaching in Social Work Development

International Coach Academy

Continue your coaching journey: Credentials and standards. Updated ICF core competencies. 2020 ICF global coaching study. International Coaching Federation. ICFcorevalues.[link] link] Jones, R. Napiersky, U., &Lyubovnikova, J. Conceptualizing the distinctiveness of team coaching.Journal of Managerial Psychology, 34(2),62-78. Coultas, C.W.,