{"id":5778,"date":"2010-12-07T02:21:17","date_gmt":"2010-12-07T02:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/coachestrainingblog.com\/becomeacoach\/?p=5778"},"modified":"2016-08-26T12:40:50","modified_gmt":"2016-08-26T20:40:50","slug":"keys-committing-life-coaching-fraud-dummies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coachestrainingblog.com\/becomeacoach\/keys-committing-life-coaching-fraud-dummies\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Keys For Committing Life Coaching Fraud For Dummies"},"content":{"rendered":"

Life coaching<\/strong><\/a> fraud is a serious and criminal act that can land you in a jail cell rotting away for ten whole years because you were a careless, dummy, stupid as a rock that wouldn\u2019t listen to anyone screaming at you to try to get through to you how you put your clients in jeopardy with your borderline fraudulent coaching practices.<\/p>\n

My article gives you straightforward coaching advice in 4 keys to help you stay on the right side of the law. You don\u2019t want to get sent to the slammer for something you could have avoided by playing it smarter.<\/p>\n

The life coaching manual for creating fraud for dummies<\/h3>\n

Before we begin with the 4 keys to avoid, I have to inform you I am not an attorney or licensed in the legal field. My ethical advice is from the perspective of a business manager.<\/p>\n

Here are 4 strict ethical and borderline legal areas that you must pay close attention to as a coach.<\/p>\n

1. Falsely claiming you\u2019re an expert
\n2. Violating clients\u2019 privacy rights
\n3. Unenforceable coaching contracts
\n4. Coveting your coaching clients<\/p>\n

1. Falsely claiming you\u2019re an expert<\/h3>\n

Be truthful with your coaching clients. The Webster\u2019s Dictionary definition of client is as follows:
\nCustomer: One who purchases a commodity or service.
\nClient: One who is under the protection of another.<\/p>\n

The distinction in the meaning is huge, and there\u2019s a big difference in the way a person who signs up for life coaching<\/strong> with you should be treated.<\/p>\n

False claims:<\/p>\n

– Inflated testimonials
\n– Made-up endorsements
\n– Awarding yourself a prestigious certification<\/p>\n

Remember, a client is under your trust and protection.<\/p>\n

2. Violating clients\u2019 privacy rights<\/h3>\n

You\u2019re not making a sale when you enroll a coaching client. You\u2019re entering into a relationship of trust. You have the duty of loyalty and care with your coaching clients. That means you protect their interests in every way possible, and most importantly protect their private information.<\/p>\n

Privacy abuses:<\/p>\n

– Sharing client information without their permission
\n– Taking advantage of client proprietary business information
\n– Continuing to bill the client after they terminate the coaching relationship<\/p>\n

3. Unenforceable coaching contracts<\/h3>\n

If you create a life coaching<\/span> contract that protects you at the expense or risk of your client, then it may not be enforceable. That means if your client sues you, the court may return all your client\u2019s coaching fees, legal fees, plus court costs.<\/p>\n

Questionable coaching contracts:<\/p>\n

– Not giving your client a copy of the signed agreement
\n– Not making it clear that you\u2019re not a licensed therapist
\n– Drafting a contract that\u2019s one-sided, favoring your company<\/p>\n

4. Coveting your coaching clients<\/h3>\n

Mixing business with pleasure can be risky. You\u2019re putting your coaching integrity on the line when you do. The reason why this is such a serious violation of ethics is you\u2019re in a position of trust and power as a coach.<\/p>\n

Lust out of control:<\/p>\n

– Coaching your client to benefit you financially
\n– Breaking up relationships so you can be with the partner
\n– Coveting your client\u2019s wealth<\/p>\n

Now you have the 4 keys for how to commit life coaching<\/strong> fraud. Coaches must take a courageous stand for their clients because great coaches desire to make a difference in the lives of their clients. I strongly suggest you avoid committing any of these violations of loyalty and trust, so you won\u2019t foolishly slip up and bring horrible shame upon yourself and the life coaching<\/span> profession.<\/p>\n

Hope you took some great value out of this post today! I\u2019d love to hear your feedback, so make sure you leave a comment<\/strong> with your thoughts or questions. And also, you can click on the Twitter button below to retweet this article\u2026 Thank you<\/strong><\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n

Donald R. Hunter, MBA, Certified Financial Planner
\nJTS Certified Accountability Coach<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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