Law and Ethics in Coaching

"This book provides an easy-to-read introduction to the core
ethical and professional issues faced by all coaches irrespective
of length of coaching experience. The case studies and guidelines
in this book will help coaches constructively reflect on their
coaching practice, and will help build the solid ethical foundation
that professional coaching practice demands. A very useful text for
both the beginning and experienced coach."
--Anthony M. Grant, PhD, Director, Coaching Psychology Unit,
University of Sydney
"Pat Williams is quickly becoming the authority on the ethics of
the coaching profession. He brings his full integrity and passion
to this wonderful book. Do not overlook the importance of this book
to your success."
--Laura Berman Fortgang, MCC, pioneer in the coaching field and
author of Take Yourself to the Top and Now What? 90 Days to a New
Life Direction
The first comprehensive book covering ethical and legal guidelines
for personal and executive coaches
As coaching grows into a unique and fully established profession,
coaches are already discovering and dealing with the special
ethical and legal dilemmas that can arise in the coaching context.
Law and Ethics in Coaching presents the first comprehensive look at
ethical and legal issues in coaching. From coach-client conflicts
to conflicts of interest, from assessments to informed consent, the
authors detail the breadth of ethical quandaries in coaching and
provide highly practical advice for avoiding problems--and for
solving them.
With contributions from leaders in law, ethics, and coaching, the
text includes coverage of:
* The emergence of the coaching profession and its intersection
with ethics and law
* Foundations of ethics for professions
* Making ethical choices
* Getting, growing, and measuring coaching ability
* Developing and maintaining client trust
* Multiple-role relationships in coaching
* Ethical use of assessments in coaching
* Legal issues and solutions for coaches
* The intersection of culture and ethics in organizations
* Coaching into the future
Filled with a dynamic blend of case studies, discussion questions,
illuminating quotes, and other examples, Law and Ethics in Coaching
is both a trailblazing professional reference and an unparalleled
textbook for coaching programs.

Patrick Williams, EdD, Mcc, is the founder and CEO of the
Institute for Life Coach Training. Dr. Williams is the Chairperson
of the Coaching Psychology Department of The International
University for Professional Studies and serves on the Board of
Directors of the International Coach Federation. A leader in
professional coaching, Dr. Williams has made significant
contributions to this evolving field and has coauthored Therapist
as Life Coach: Transforming Your Practice and Total Life Coaching:
50+ Life Lessons, Skills, and Techniques to Enhance Your Practice .
. . and Your Life.
Sharon K. Anderson, PhD, is Associate Professor at
Colorado State University and has professional experience as a
mental health practitioner and a counselor educator. Dr. Anderson
teaches in the area of ethical issues in counseling and has
published nine articles and/or book chapters related to the area of
ethical and legal issues in psychotherapy.