Coaching, consulting, mentoring, and therapy are frequently confused. Here Is a guide to understanding some key differences.
THERAPY
THERAPIST GUIDES SOLUTIONS
INDIVIDUAL HEALING
PAST-FOCUSED EXPLORATION
MENTORING
MENTOR SHARES EXPERIENCE
INDIVIDUAL LEARNING
ADVICE-BASED RELATIONSHIP
CONSULTING
CONSULTANT GIVES EXPERTISE
ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH
PROBLEM-SOLUTION ANALYSIS
COACHING
COACH PARTNERS WITH CLIENT
INDIVIDUAL GROWTH
FUTURE-FOCUSED PROCESS