What Is Coaching?

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