The Power of "And" in the Ethics of Internal Coaches

The Power of "And" is a new approach to ethical dilemmas resolution founded on a fruitful collaboration and joint activities of external coaches and supervisors with their peers within organizations. The benefits of having internal coaches are undoubted, nevertheless, companies continue to favor external coaches mainly due to the perception of potential conflicts of interest or breaches of confidentiality.

During this session, we will share the results of a survey that looks at the ethical dilemmas faced by internal coaches, the impact of pairing internal and external coaches in group and team coaching activities, and the value derived from a joint internal and external coaching supervision. The survey sample consisted of more than 100 internal coaches working in multinational companies in diverse industries.

We believe the exchange of experiences and best practices through coaching testimonials and supervision case studies will not only help internal coaches envision new possibilities for themselves but also inspire external coaches and supervisors to look for opportunities to partner with their peers in companies for mutual learning and growth.