Coach Link Up Coaches Code of Ethics and Terms
Welcome to Coach Link Up – We are excited to help you grow your business and support you as a coach.
We’re thrilled to have you! Before you dive into all the awesomeness, we want to give you a quick rundown of how things work around here. Using our website, you agree to these Terms of Use, which keep everything running smoothly. Coach Link Up, Inc. and Coach Link Up Coaches offers resources, information, and content that you’re free to explore.
By becoming part of our community, you are agreeing to these terms. By joining us, you agree to the Terms of Use and the Coaches Code of Conduct.
What Happens If We Update Things?
Sometimes, we need to change things up. If we update these Terms, we’ll note the revised date at the top. Keep checking back if you’re curious! By continuing to use the site after any changes, you agree to the new stuff. If you’re not feeling the changes, no worries—just stop using the site. It’s up to you to stay in the loop! We will also email all our coaching community members of any changes.
What Can You Do Here? Let’s Break It Down!
Want to share your info with potential clients? Awesome! Just create an account, and we’ll take you through our vetting process. We want to keep this space authentic and trustworthy.
Who can be a part of our community?
Currently, we are only accepting certified coaches who are based in the United States or Canada.
Coaches who are credentialed members of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), the National Board of Health & Wellness (NBHWC), the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) or the Association for Coaching (AC)
If you are not accredited by any of the above organizations, you are still eligible if you meet the following criteria:
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- You have at least 60 hours of coaching education
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- You have at least 10 hours of supervision evaluation (mentoring)
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- You have provided at least 100 coaching sessions (50 sessions if NBC-HWBC)
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- You are committed to professional development and regularly attend courses and/or are coached.
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- You are committed to Ethical Guidelines/Professional Standards. You can follow ICF or EMCC Global Ethical Guidelines.
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- You co-create the relationship to establish trust and intimacy with the client.
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- You engage in active listening, powerful questioning, and direct communication.
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- You facilitate learning and results by creating awareness, designing actions, planning and goal-setting, managing progress, and ensuring accountability.
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- You stay out of the client’s way.
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- You are assessed by two of our coaches to ensure that your coaching meets ICF criteria.
Who is this website not for?
Coaches who only coach coaches.
This site is just for coaches based in the United States and Canada.
Coaches cannot follow our values. See below
How We Roll. Our Values are:
As a collective group, we are committed to supporting our fellow coaches in our community. This is how we work together.
Collaboration over Competition
We understand when one boat rises, we all rise. We support our fellow coach members and want them to succeed also.
Be Respectful
Respect your potential client or client if hired. If there’s a conflict, work together respectfully to resolve it.
Be there for your clients—listen, respect their needs, and protect their confidentiality. Show up fully for each session and be judgment-free.
Kindness goes a long way. Let’s keep it cool and respectful! No drama, no harassment, no negativity. We’re all here to grow and learn.
Intrigity.
We have a commitment to raising the industry’s credibility. Professionally present yourself. Communicate clearly and often, and do your part to ensure each other’s comfort in every situation. Be honest and provide documentation for your client when hired.
Stay focused on your clients’ goals and keep things professional. Be committed to continuing your learning and maintaining the highest standards of coaching.
No spam, no ads. Let’s keep it professional and respectful in every interaction.
Inclusion.
Don’t discriminate based on race, national origin, social and economic class, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, political belief, religion, mental and physical ability, or any other factor.
Growth.
The best way to show up for your clients is to be committed to growing and learning new skills.
Heads Up – What You Should Know About Risks & Warranties
While we do our best to keep things accurate and up to date, we can’t promise that everything will always be 100% perfect. You use the info here at your own risk, so be sure to double-check that everything fits your needs.
We also might link to other websites. We’re not responsible for what happens on those sites or any purchases you make, so always do your own research before clicking “buy.”
Who Owns the Content? (And Your Responsibility!)
Our Rights: Everything on this site—whether it’s content, designs, or trademarks—is ours. By submitting your own content, you give us permission to use it however we need to. Using the site doesn’t mean you own the content. We’ve still got the rights to it!
User-Generated Content: What you post is your responsibility. We’re not liable for user-generated content, and it doesn’t necessarily represent our views. Just keep things appropriate, and all will be well.
Money Matters – Payments & Refunds
When joining our community, you agree to pay the associated fees. Unless stated otherwise, fees are non-refundable. If payments aren’t made on time, we may suspend or terminate your access to our services.
Copyright Protection – We Respect Your Rights!
If you think your work has been used on our site without permission, contact us at info (at) coachlinkup (dot) com. We’ll need:
– A signature from someone authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
– Identification of the copyrighted work.
– Identification of the material you think infringes on your copyright.
– Contact info so we can get back to you.
– A statement explaining why you believe the material wasn’t authorized.