Purpose

At COACHING MadeBySherpa™, our Code of Ethics is the compass that guides our conduct, decisions, and relationships. It reflects our unwavering commitment to fostering personal and professional growth through integrity, clarity, and purpose. This Code exists to uphold the highest standards of coaching excellence, protect client well-being, and inspire trust in every interaction across our community.

We are dedicated to empowering individuals to reach their fullest potential while creating a legacy of purpose, progress, and empowerment. Every coach, team member, and partner at The Sherpa Coach is accountable to these standards, ensuring our culture remains one of authenticity, resilience, and human-centered leadership.

Core Values and Ethical Principles

Integrity and Authenticity

We lead with honesty, transparency, and consistency, aligning our actions with our words to build lasting trust.

Ethical Principles:

• Speak truthfully and honor commitments.

• Maintain transparency in all coaching agreements.

• Avoid deception, misrepresentation, or misleading claims.

Innovation and Change

We embrace evolution as a path to growth and challenge the status quo to foster transformation for clients and ourselves.

Ethical Principles:

• Remain open to new methods, tools, and ideas while upholding ethical rigor.

• Use technology responsibly, ensuring compliance with privacy and ethical standards.

Clear Communication

We foster clarity through open, respectful, and timely dialogue that builds alignment and mutual understanding.

Ethical Principles:

• Maintain clear, professional communication in all formats.

• Set and respect boundaries in communication.

• Ensure clients are fully informed about the coaching process.

Continuous Learning

We embody humility and curiosity, committing to lifelong learning for ourselves and those we serve.

Ethical Principles:

• Pursue ongoing development to elevate coaching competencies.

• Seek feedback and embrace growth edges.

Customers First

Client success is our purpose. We prioritize their needs and goals with every decision and action.

Ethical Principles:

• Place the client’s agenda at the center of every engagement.

• Avoid dual relationships that could impair objectivity or client welfare.

Collaborative Excellence

We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and unified action.

Ethical Principles:

• Treat colleagues and clients with respect and inclusion.

• Collaborate responsibly across roles and functions.

Agility and Resilience

We adapt with purpose, turning change into opportunity with courage and resolve.

Ethical Principles:

• Respond to unexpected challenges with integrity and grace.

• Help clients navigate uncertainty with strength and support.

Commitment to Excellence

We hold ourselves to the highest standards in every endeavor.

Ethical Principles:

• Deliver coaching that is evidence-based, reflective, and results-oriented.

• Honor professional boundaries and limitations.

Commitments for All Within the Ecosystem

All members of The Sherpa Coach community—including staff, contractors, volunteers, and strategic partners—are expected to model and uphold these ethical standards. Whether engaging directly with clients or supporting the coaching experience, we are unified in our responsibility to act with care, professionalism, and purpose.

We are also committed to disclosing when our roles shift from coach to other capacities such as mentor, consultant, or advisor—and doing so with clarity and respect for client autonomy.

Ethical Standards for Professionals

1. Agreements for Client and/or Sponsor Engagement

• • Clearly define the scope of work, confidentiality terms, and mutual expectations.

  • Honor all agreements unless revised by mutual consent.

2. Confidentiality and Legal Compliance

• • Protect all client information unless explicitly authorized or required by law.

  • Adhere to all applicable regulations and data protection standards.

3. Professional Conduct and Conflicts of Interest

• • Disclose potential conflicts transparently.

  • Refrain from engaging in activities that compromise integrity or client trust.

4. Commitment to Delivering Consistent Value

• • Provide meaningful, goal-aligned coaching aligned with client outcomes.

  • Avoid distractions or engagements that dilute quality and focus.

5. Professional Integrity and Accountability

• • Own mistakes, repair when needed, and hold oneself accountable to the standards outlined in this Code.

  • Seek supervision, mentoring, or peer review to enhance ethical self-awareness.

Pledge of Ethics

As a coach and representative of The Sherpa Coach, I commit to upholding this Code of Ethics with integrity and care. I pledge to serve clients with honesty, humility, and excellence—respecting their journey, honoring their trust, and continually striving to be worthy of both.

Appendix: Key Terms

Client – An individual or group receiving coaching services.

Sponsor – The person or entity who pays for or arranges the coaching engagement.

Confidentiality – The obligation to protect client information and communications.

Conflict of Interest – A situation in which personal, professional, or financial interests may compromise objectivity.

Professional Role – The clearly defined capacity in which one is serving (coach, mentor, consultant, etc.).

Informed Consent – The process of ensuring clients fully understand and agree to the terms of the coaching relationship.