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The TNMI Code of Conduct is designed and provided to empower TNMI Certified Coaches on sound conduct in coaching. TNMI does not intervene in resolving coach or client complaints nor does it prescribe specific courses of action for conduct concerns.

For all matters concerning the protection of their businesses and coaching practices, TNMI encourages TNMI Certified Coaches to seek out and establish insurance and legal support from qualified professionals if deemed necessary or desired.

TNMI hereby disclaims any and all liability for damages, losses, or injuries of any kind arising from the misuse or misrepresentation of the TNMI Code of Conduct. Additionally, any communication or response received regarding an inquiry directed to TNMI shall not, under any circumstance, constitute legal advice or a legal opinion on the part of TNMI.

Introduction & Purpose of the TNMI Code of Conduct

As the overseeing authority for all TNMI Certified Coaches and TNMI Coaches in Training, This Naked Mind Institute is dedicated to upholding and advancing exemplary standards of principled conduct within the realm of coaching. All TNMI Certified Coaches, as a requisite for their certification, commit to abiding by the tenets and values outlined in this Code of Conduct.

The TNMI Code of Conduct delineates the principles and standards of behavior expected from all TNMI Certified Coaches. The Code serves as a guiding document rather than one that exhaustively delineates what a member can or cannot do. It establishes the standard for best practices in coaching, fostering the cultivation of professional excellence. It functions to safeguard the integrity of TNMI and the broader coaching profession worldwide by:

  • Establishing conduct standards in line with TNMI Core Values and principles.
  • Encouraging intentional contemplation and integrious decision-making processes.
  • Forming the framework for transformative training within TNMI training programs.

The TNMI Code of Conduct is applicable whenever TNMI Certified Coaches present themselves as such in any coaching-related context, irrespective of the existence of a formal coaching relationship.

Navigating appropriate conduct is an inherent aspect of coaching. The purpose of this Code of Conduct is to aid coaches bound by its provisions by guiding them with core values and universal principles of existence that underpin sound conduct. TNMI Certified Coaches embrace the Code of Conduct and endeavor to uphold high standards, even when confronted with tough decisions or requiring acts of courage.

Code of Conduct for TNMI Certified Coaches

Operate and Practice According to the TNMI Coach Core Values

  • BE Deep: A Deep Well

    Coaches continuously deepen their knowledge, refine their skills, and broaden their understanding. They should have a growing comprehension of human behavior, organizational dynamics, and coaching methodology, and should be dedicated to ongoing learning. This deep well of understanding allows them to serve their clients effectively.
  • BE Clear: A Clear Space

    Coaches create a safe, open, and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and supported. This clear space allows clients to explore their thoughts and feelings authentically, supporting their growth and transformation.
  • BE Differentiated: A Non-anxious Presence

    Coaches manage their own emotions, providing a calm and stable presence. By remaining grounded, they create a supportive atmosphere where clients can explore challenges and envision possibilities.
  • BE Willing: To be of Service
    Coaches are ready to serve their clients, prioritizing their needs, goals, and aspirations. This willingness inspires growth, self-discovery, and meaningful change.

Operate and Practice According to the Universal Principles of Existence:

  1. Integrity
    1. Honesty, Transparency, and Consistency: Coaches are truthful and open in all interactions, ensuring that their communication and actions build and maintain trust with clients and colleagues. Coaches demonstrate reliability and consistency in their professional behavior, upholding the principles and standards expected of the coaching profession. This includes:
      1. Keeping Your Word: Fulfill commitments made to clients, such as meeting at scheduled times, maintaining confidentiality, and delivering on specific tasks.
      2. Respecting Your Word: Understand the importance of the commitments made to clients, regardless of their size.
      3. Restoring Your Word: Acknowledge and rectify situations where a commitment has not been met.
    2. Principled Engagement: Coaches maintain clear definitions and managed expectations in the coach-client relationship. This includes clarity on matters like meeting frequency, the role of a coach, and the parameters of the relationship. Coaches set clear and valid expectations that are:
      1. Conscious: All expectations are known.
      2. Communicated: Clearly articulate expectations to ensure understanding.
      3. Agreed Upon: Expectations must be mutually agreed upon.
      4. Realistic: Expectations must be achievable, given the client’s circumstances and the nature of the coaching process.
    3. Confidentiality: Coaches have a professional duty to protect the privacy of their clients. This includes:
      1. Privacy: Do not share personal information about clients without their explicit permission.
      2. Informed Consent: Clearly explain your confidentiality policy to your clients.
      3. Record Keeping: Keep client notes and records secure and ensure they’re only accessible to you.
      4. Professional Boundaries: Do not discuss client details in social settings or with family and friends.
    4. Professional Boundaries: Coaches maintain clear boundaries in the coaching relationship. This includes:
      1. Role Clarity: Ensure that both you and your client understand the coach’s role.
      2. Time Management: Set clear expectations regarding the timing of sessions.
      3. Communication: Define how and when communication will occur outside of sessions.
      4. Professionalism: Maintain a professional relationship with your client.
      5. Respect: Treat your client with respect.
    5. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Coaches strive to create an inclusive environment that acknowledges and values diverse perspectives. This includes:
      1. Diversity: Recognize and appreciate individual differences.
      2. Equity: Ensure fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all clients.
      3. Inclusion: Promote the full and successful integration of diverse people.
    6. Statement of Integrity with Substance or Habit: Coaches demonstrate high personal integrity in relation to the specific habit they’re coaching on. Coaches write a personal integrity statement that clarifies their position and actions on the specific habit they’re coaching. This statement is to be posted on the coach’s website.
    7. Non-Politicization: Coaches approach topics with open-mindedness, respect, and understanding, without politicizing them.
  2. Responsibility
    1. Commitment to Ownership: Coaches are dedicated to taking full responsibility for their actions, decisions, and the resulting impact on clients, colleagues, and the coaching profession.
    2. Accountability: Coaches acknowledge their role in fostering a healthy coaching environment and actively engage in practices that promote the well-being of all involved parties. Coaches willingly account for their actions, from being responsible.
  3. Grace
    1. Compassion and Understanding: Coaches approach each interaction with grace for their humanity and the humanity of their clients, seeking to understand and honor the experiences and perspectives of every individual.
      Humility: Coaches recognize their own fallibility and are open to feedback, acknowledging the inherent worth and dignity of each person they engage with.
  4. Emergence
    1. Embracing Uncertainty: Coaches remain open to the complexities and uncertainties inherent in the coaching process, fostering a flexible and adaptive mindset.
    2. Encouraging Innovation: Coaches create an environment that supports creative problem-solving, encouraging clients to explore new perspectives and solutions.
    3. Continuous Self-Reflection: Coaches regularly engage in introspection to identify personal biases, limitations, and areas for professional growth.
    4. Commitment to Growth: Coaches actively seek opportunities for learning and development to enhance their coaching practice and better serve their clients.
    5. Prioritizing Well-Being: Coaches place the well-being of their clients at the forefront of their practice, ensuring that all actions and decisions support the client’s best interests.
    6. Respecting Autonomy: Coaches honor the values, goals, and perspectives of their clients, fostering an empowering environment that supports client independence and self-determination.

Pledge of Conduct of TNMI Certified Coaches

As a TNMI Certified Coach, I affirm my commitment to upholding the standards outlined in the TNMI Code of Conduct. I acknowledge and accept my responsibilities towards my coaching clients, colleagues, and the broader public.
Should I violate any aspect of the TNMI Code of Conduct, I understand that TNMI reserves the right to hold me accountable for my actions. I also acknowledge that TNMI may impose consequences for any breaches, which could include requirements for additional coach training or education, or even the revocation of my TNMI Certification.

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