Developing Ethical Maturity

Ethical practice is the heartof good quality coaching. It is the foundation of trust, safety andprofessional credibility. Developing Ethical Maturity is apractical guide to the 2025 ICF Code of Ethics, translating values, principlesand standards into clear choices coaches can apply in real client work. Thisessential guide explains how ethical conduct and the Core Competencies operatetogether. It provides the reader with a structured approach to working throughgrey areas and coaching dilemmas, and addresses contemporary challengessuch as working on technology platforms, confidentiality, dual roles andAI-enabled coaching. Developing Ethical Maturity uniquely alsoprovides focused preparation for the ICF ethicsexaminations at ACC, PCC and MCC levels, alongside lessons drawn from commoncomplaints, and richly varied global case studies. This is an essential readfor every professional coach.

Jonathan Passmore is an award-winningchartered psychologist and professor at Henley Business School, UK andUniversity of Evora, Portugal. He is one of the most published writers andresearchers in the field of coaching. His work has been translated into morethan a dozen languages. Lola Chetti is a leadership specialist and a global organisational coach based inNew York City. She has over 3,800 hours of coaching practice and 16 years ofexperience in leadership development consulting and coaching.