Consider that ethical dilemmas are called that because there is often not one clear-cut answer for what is right and what is wrong. The coaching relationship is fraught with ethical dilemmas, including:

· Emotional, behavioral, or personality issues with coachees (such as potential suicides or illegal acts)

· Emotional, behavioral, or personality issues with the coach (prolonging the coaching arrangement for financial gain)

· Failure to respect professional boundaries between coach and coachee (possible inappropriate personal involvement or abuse of power)

· Conflicts of interest among various stakeholders (such as failure to keep confidential information from management)