Clients frequently ask me if there is a difference between mentoring and coaching. I think we sometimes get caught up in definitions rather than focusing on our goals. When I facilitate trainings we talk about helping employees excel through both mentoring and coaching.
I've found that mentoring and coaching can both be used to help build people up. Mentoring is a relationship where we lead by example and coaching is a partnership where we work with someone to help them succeed.
In both cases it is the other person who benefits from being allowed to explore and apply their own talents and abilities. Our job is to make their path easier by allowing them to grow.
Regards,
Guy
Business Coaching
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