Coaching vs. Mentoring
A colleague asked me, “Is there really a difference between coaching and mentoring?”
Absolutely!
In my experience, the most notable difference is the anticipated outcome of each relationship.
A coach focuses on improving performance with actionable feedback.
A mentor focuses on continued development through shared experiences.
Both coaches and mentors make significant impact on your growth and reaching your goals.
I’m fortunate to have a coach and two mentors in my life.
My advice: Identify your goals and seek out what and who you need.
A coach can help you work on specific skills; a mentor can provide career guidance.
The key is to take action and ask for what you need.
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