(Last updated on November 16, 2025.)

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) Statement

Claristrat (including the Claristrat Institute) is founded on the conviction that human development can only flourish in conditions of dignity, safety, and belonging. Our purpose as a coach education provider is to create environments where difference is not merely respected but actively valued as a source of systemic intelligence and collective growth.

We affirm that every person holds inherent worth and capacity, and we reject all forms of discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age, ability, nationality, sexual orientation, religion, or worldview. Our curriculum and learning platform are designed to ensure equitable access and to adapt to varied learning needs, including those of participants with disabilities. We provide captioned recordings, accessible materials, and personalized accommodations as needed, grounded in a philosophy of inclusion rather than exception.

Justice, for Claristrat, means going beyond inclusion to address the systemic forces that produce inequity in the first place. Our pedagogy invites learners to examine how bias, privilege, and power shape leadership and organizational systems, and to use coaching as a lever for fairness, coherence, and regenerative design across those systems.

This commitment is inseparable from our stand on stakeholder capitalism. We believe that leadership - and by extension, leadership and talent development, including executive coaching - has a direct role in building enterprises that honor the well-being of people, communities, and ecosystems alongside profit. Justice, in this sense, is not charity or compliance; it is the realignment of value creation with shared responsibility and long-term sustainability.

Faculty and mentors model cultural humility, ethical reflexivity, and transparent dialogue. We uphold ICF’s global commitment to diversity and equity while advancing our own broader vision: that coaching can help organizations embody stakeholder principles in action, creating systems where fairness, representation, and belonging are lived realities.

Claristrat graduates are therefore equipped not only to coach individuals, but to act as catalysts for systemic justice, equity, and human flourishing in the institutions they serve.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) Policy

1. Purpose
Claristrat commits to creating and maintaining a learning and working environment that embodies diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ). This policy defines how these principles are embedded in our governance, program design, faculty practice, and participant experience.

2. Guiding Principle
Claristrat’s DEIJ policy is rooted in our belief that human development flourishes only in conditions of dignity, safety, and belonging. Every learner, faculty member, and stakeholder is entitled to an environment free from discrimination, harassment, or exclusion.
Justice, as we define it, means addressing systemic barriers to participation and aligning our operations with the ethical foundations of a stakeholder economy: one that values people, communities, and ecosystems alongside performance and profit.

3. Scope
This policy applies to all members of the Claristrat community, including faculty, mentors, staff, contractors, students, and alumni, as well as to all program-related events, communications, and online environments.

4. Commitments and Practices

a. Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
Claristrat prohibits discrimination or harassment based on race, color, nationality, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, socioeconomic status, or worldview. All admissions, hiring, and partnership decisions are based solely on merit, alignment with Claristrat’s mission, and capacity for contribution.

b. Accessibility and Accommodation
Claristrat ensures accessible participation for all learners. Our learning platform and materials meet digital accessibility standards and include captioned video, accessible file formats, and adaptive pacing options. Participants may request additional accommodations at any time through our Academic Support email, where needs are reviewed promptly and confidentially.

c. Inclusive Learning Design
Curricula and faculty practices reflect cultural humility and systemic awareness. Every cohort engages with concepts of bias, privilege, and culture as integral dimensions of ethical coaching. Case studies and visuals are reviewed annually to ensure representation across gender, culture, and ability.

d. Faculty and Mentor Development
All faculty and mentors participate in periodic DEIJ and ethics refreshers to strengthen awareness of power dynamics, psychological safety, and cultural sensitivity. Faculty are expected to model inclusive facilitation and to address bias or microaggressions promptly and respectfully.

e. Economic Accessibility and At-Cost Participation
To widen access to professional coaching education, Claristrat commits to offering, as requested, one at-cost tuition place for every eight full-tuition students enrolled in each public (B2C) cohort. These places are reserved for qualified applicants from under-represented or financially constrained backgrounds. Selection is based on merit, motivation, and demonstrated alignment with Claristrat’s mission to broaden equitable access to the profession. At-cost students receive the same instruction, mentoring, and certification support as all other participants.

f. Reporting and Resolution
Claristrat maintains a confidential reporting process for any concern related to discrimination, harassment, or inequity. Reports can be made directly to the Institute Director or through the confidential reporting form on the learning platform. All reports are reviewed within ten business days, with appropriate investigation, mediation, and corrective action as needed. Retaliation for raising concerns is strictly prohibited.

g. Continuous Improvement
DEIJ metrics are reviewed annually as part of program evaluation and accreditation renewal. Feedback from learners, faculty, and alumni informs ongoing improvements in accessibility, inclusion, and equity practices.

5. Accountability and Governance
Responsibility for implementing this policy rests with the Institute Director and the Claristrat Faculty Council. Annual DEIJ reviews are shared with faculty and advisory members to ensure transparency, learning, and systemic improvement.

6. Alignment with Stakeholder Capitalism
Claristrat’s DEIJ commitments are inseparable from our belief that executive coaching is a lever for the stakeholder economy. By educating coaches who lead with fairness, integrity, and systemic awareness, we contribute to the emergence of organizations that balance financial, human, and ecological value creation.

7. Review Cycle
This policy is reviewed annually and updated as needed to remain consistent with ICF ethical standards, accessibility requirements, and evolving best practices in coaching education.

Claristrat Institute – Ethical Marketing and Communications Policy

1. Purpose
This policy outlines Claristrat Institute’s commitment to ethical, transparent, and respectful marketing and recruitment practices. It ensures that all communications with prospective and current participants accurately represent our programs, align with the ICF Code of Ethics, and uphold Claristrat’s reputation for integrity and trust.

2. Scope
This policy applies to all Claristrat Institute marketing, advertising, recruitment, and communications activities, including websites, brochures, emails, social media, events, and partner promotions. It also applies to faculty, mentors, alumni, and affiliates representing the Institute.

3. Guiding Principles
All Claristrat marketing and recruitment activities shall be:

• Accurate: Information about program content, learning outcomes, faculty credentials, mentoring hours, assessments, costs, and certification eligibility will be truthful, current, and verifiable.

• Transparent: No promise of credentialing, employment, or guaranteed client outcomes will be made. Claristrat clearly distinguishes between program completion and ICF credentialing, which is administered independently by ICF.

• Respectful: Communications honor the autonomy and dignity of prospective participants. No coercive tactics, guilt-based appeals, or manipulative urgency messaging will be used.

• Inclusive: Marketing materials reflect Claristrat’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, using language and imagery that represent a range of identities and perspectives.

• Evidence-based: Claims of impact, results, or differentiation are supported by credible data or clearly marked as illustrative.

• Confidential: Testimonials and participant feedback are used only with explicit written consent.

4. Participant Enrollment and Consent

• All prospective participants receive clear information on program requirements, tuition, refund policies, and certification outcomes before registration.

• Enrollment occurs only after informed consent to the Enrollment Agreement and related institutional policies.

• Any promotional discounts, scholarships, or at-cost tuition placements are disclosed transparently and applied consistently.
  
  

5. Ethical Representation by Faculty, Alumni, and Partners
Faculty, mentors, and certified alumni who represent Claristrat in public contexts agree to:

• Present their relationship with the Institute accurately (e.g., “Claristrat-Certified Coach” or “Faculty Member at Claristrat Institute”).

• Avoid statements that could mislead clients about the scope of Claristrat certification or imply institutional endorsement of private coaching businesses.

• Use Claristrat trademarks, logos, and proprietary content only with written permission from the Institute.

6. Use of Testimonials and Data

• Participant testimonials, photos, or recordings may only be used in marketing materials with explicit, written consent.

• Any quantitative or qualitative program results shared publicly will be anonymized unless otherwise agreed in writing.

• Data collection and analytics related to marketing performance will comply with GDPR and U.S. privacy regulations.

7. Partner and Affiliate Marketing
Claristrat may collaborate with partner organizations or affiliates to promote its programs. All partners must adhere to Claristrat’s ethical marketing standards. Misrepresentation by a partner may result in termination of the partnership.

8. Digital Integrity and Advertising Practices
All digital campaigns, advertisements, and paid promotions must comply with applicable consumer protection and data privacy laws. Claristrat does not engage in deceptive advertising, artificial testimonials, or use of unauthorized likenesses.

9. Complaint Resolution
Concerns or complaints about marketing or promotional practices may be submitted to institute@claristrat.com. All concerns will be acknowledged within five (5) business days and reviewed by the Institute Director for appropriate action.

10. Ethical Affiliate and Representation Clause
Claristrat values collaboration with faculty, alumni, and strategic partners who advance its mission through thought leadership, webinars, workshops, or public engagement.
To maintain ethical alignment and brand integrity:

• Affiliates and alumni may reference their Claristrat certification, training, or faculty role but must not present themselves as agents, employees, or representatives of the Institute without explicit authorization.

• Any joint offering, public event, or co-branded material using the Claristrat name, logo, or proprietary content requires prior written approval from the Institute Director.

• All co-marketing materials must reflect Claristrat’s standards of accuracy, inclusion, and professional conduct.

• Unauthorized or misleading representation may result in revocation of affiliate privileges and, where applicable, withdrawal of permission to use Claristrat trademarks or materials.
  

This clause protects the ethical and intellectual coherence of Claristrat’s public presence while enabling genuine, values-aligned collaboration.

11. Accountability and Review
The Institute Director holds final accountability for ensuring that all marketing communications and external representations align with this policy. The policy is reviewed annually to ensure continued alignment with ICF ethical standards, regulatory compliance, and Claristrat’s institutional values.